A woman can always count on are her friendsβright? But what if those friendships are hurtful, harmful, even toxic? Susan Shapiro Barash explores the ten types of female friends and shows you why and how women get stuck with the worst kinds, the ways to get βunstuck, and how to recognize a true friend.β For example: β’ The Leader of the Packβitβs all on her terms β’ The Doormatβand why youβre the one paying the price β’ The Misery Loverβshe wants to feel your pain. Really. β’ The Userβand why you seldom see her coming β’ The Trophy Friendβand what you gain from each other Provocative and fascinating, Susan Shapiro Barash looks at the bonds (and bondage) of female friendships in a new light.