Maybe Mom and Dad told us it's better to give than to receive, but there's a need for balance, isn't there?
Social worker/counselor/consultant Amanda Owen advises women in particular to counter their giving tendencies by allowing themselves to be on the receiving end of nurturing and generosity. She re-states the case in her new book Born To Receive: 7 Powerful Steps Women Can Take Today To Reclaim Their Half of the Universe.