Amir Said – författare

New York City is tough to figure out. For short-term visitors, this usually isn’t a concern. But for long-term visitors — those who plan to or have already relocated — understanding NYC is a must. For many, the task of learning NYC becomes little more than a wishful bargain with time. But time and patience alone doesn't necessarily help you figure out NYC. 

That’s what makes 'The Truth About New York: The Long-Term Visitor’s Guide to the City That Never Sleeps' so useful. This innovative book by Amir Said is a cultural study that works as the ultimate NYC study guide for newcomers and veteran New Yorkers alike. Containing a detailed examination of everything from the New York mentality to dating and sex in NYC, 'The Truth About New York' is deeply informative, vast in its scope, and groundbreaking in its approach.

The doctrine of mutually assured destruction (MAD) is a fitting analogy and guide for dating and sex and the types of bonds that we form from these interpersonal relationships. Why some couples stay together (or why some bonds last) and why others ultimately split up (and why some bonds crash), often speaks to self-preservation. People in relationships - serious or casual - stay in or leave those relationships based on what Said calls the "theory of mutual self-destruction" (TMSD). As an umbrella term, TMSD serves as an excellent pathway to exploring the nature of dating and sexual relationships.

Dating & Sex: The Theory of Mutual Self-Destruction is an anthology of essays written by a number of different writers from all walks a life, from around the world. Edited by Amir Said, this profound and in-depth collection offers a great deal of insight into relationships, modern dating, and sex.