Aftershock. Part 17

14 to 20 a's You are a beacon of strength for wimps and probably attract them in droves. Be careful that they don't drain you of your emotional or financial resources. Try making some demands on them for a change.

Daddies DADDIES are the kind of men we attract when we're weak and needy. They're attracted to us because our insecurities make them feel strong. They maintain control by giving us protection, advice, and material things as trade-offs for emotional love. They keep us down by preventing us from trusting ourselves.

0 to 3 b's.

Although you like to be taken care of from time to time, you're basically a grown woman and not someone's little girl.

4 to 7 b's You let men take control more often than you should, but you can stand on your own.

8 to 13 b's You have a tendency to rely on men instead of yourself. You must develop more self-confidence.

14 to 20 b's You attract men you want to run your life. You must try to take charge of your own life.

Peter Pans PETER PANS are attracted to us as long as they feel no emotional pressure. When they do, they withdraw. They may be workaholics, sportaholics, or exerciseaholics who escape from emotion in their addictions. They may be dance-away lovers who run at the first sign of imperfection, or s.e.xual con artists who chase s.e.x without responsibility. They love the thrill of the chase, but once the chase is over, they fly away from the emotional responsibility of the relationship.

0 to 3 c's You may have gone after this type and lost before, but now you probably know a Peter Pan when you see one.

4 to 7 c's You have a tendency to go after this type, but can probably also let go when you have to.

8 to 13 c's Getting involved with men who will never be there could be a problem for you.

14 to 20 c's Look out. You attract men who fear emotional commitment, and you could get hurt.

Outlaws OUTLAWS are attracted to women who demand very little. They're self-involved, self-serving men who give nothing and take everything. They play on a woman's fear of rejection. They come in a variety of types from cowboys to married men. They're disrespectful and gain control by making a woman feel unworthy.

0 to 3 d's You've met a few, but your self-respect prevents you from getting involved with outlaws.

4 to 7 d's You let men treat you more disrespectfully than you should because you don't recognize what's happening. But once you do, you get out.

8 to 13 d's You attract more than your share of outlaws. To salvage your self-esteem, tell them what you won't put up with when you feel you're being taken advantage of. Then go through with it.

14 to 20 d's Outlaws ride roughshod over you. You must defend your rights and not be ruled by fear of rejection.

Healthy Men HEALTHY MEN are attracted to healthy women who are strong and capable, yet warm and feminine. These men aren't afraid to be emotional and can solve their own problems. They're not afraid of intimacy, although they don't want to be possessed by a woman.

0 to 3 e's Think about the men you attract, and why healthy men aren't drawn to you. You probably have many unresolved issues about relationships.

4 to 7 e's You know some healthy men and probably attract some not-so-healthy men too. Work on becoming more secure in yourself, and you'll know as many healthy men as you want.

8 to 13 e's Many healthy men find you attractive. You, too, must be pretty healthy.

14 to 20 e's.

Lucky you. You have a strong sense of yourself, and men know it and respect you for it.

About the Author.

Sylvia Day is a #1 New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of over twenty award-winning novels sold in more than forty countries. She is a #1 bestselling author in twenty-one countries, with tens of millions of copies of her books in print. Her Crossfire series has been optioned for television by Lionsgate, and she has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author. Visit her at www.sylviaday.com.

Books by Sylvia Day.

Cosmo Red-Hot Reads.

Afterburn.

Aftershock.

Cosmo Red-Hot Reads from Harlequin.

ISBN-13: 9781459245990.

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