In our fantasies, that is. The real world is home to some less comforting (but surprisingly rewarding) realities. For instance: Selfish is cool, mean is not....

There's a difference between knowing and doing.... Romance is the poison of the 20th century.... People do things for reasons.

In Nine Fantasies, Dr. Joy Browne explains how these and other perceptions and misperceptions apply to relationships and situations in our everyday lives. A warm, funny, and insightful therapist, she gently helps us to open our eyes a little wider and see not only the ways we deceive ourselves but also the opportunities waiting to be grasped.