breakup books

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Registered: 11-01-2006
breakup books
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Thu, 11-02-2006 - 10:22pm
hey everyone, i have recently started reading books, to get my mind off of my crisis, (the terrbile break up and me going back to him...another chance, and made a fool out of myself.)
so...i thought to myself..why not read books about breakups, or books that helped you get through breakups...so if there is anyone out there thats a bookworm like me, please post books that kept you sane, and made you smile, when you felt your world fall apart!
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Registered: 09-04-2006
In reply to: lana0215
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 12:33am

the book i have read are:

the best one: "it's breakup, because it's broken"

i lost read "he's just not that into you"

others: "you're not that into you either"

"why men love/marry bitches"

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Registered: 06-28-2006
In reply to: lana0215
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 7:57am

Oh my goodness, I am the breakup book queen! When my BF and I broke up for 6 weeks last year, and for three weeks this summer, I turned to the same thing, this GREAT supportive site, and BOOKS!!

I read, "hes just not that into you" I think its a bit harsh, no guy out there, at least I dont think so, is perfect at relationships. That book made me feel worse.

I read, "why men love bitches".."obsessive love".."the commitment cure".."I used to love him, but my aim is improving".."women men love and women men leave".."why men wont commit"

Ok, they were all ok, you learn alittle something from every book. But the two books that made the most sense, or impact on my heart, "The rules" by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider..Cute book. And my favorite, "Closing the deal" by Richard Kirshenbaum and Daniel Rosenberg. This book helps you with your present relationship, knowing when and if to end it, and how to cope and be strong when it does end. I loved this book, it gave me hope that my relationship will be back and at the same time, it showed and made me feel strong on how to feel when I do come to terms that he "isn't the one"

Good luck to you, we have all been there, and I know it sucks, but books, I think are great, my mom thought otherwise, she always knew when my BF and I were having troubles, when she seen me laying in my bed reading books all day. But I think they help! Keep us posted, or let us know of any books you found.
Take care...Weez :)

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Registered: 08-04-2003
In reply to: lana0215
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 10:56pm

Here's a list to consider:

Mars and Venus Starting Over, John Gray

Don’t Call that Man – The Survival Guide to Letting Go – Rhonda Finding

Rebuilding When a Relationship Ends, Bruce Fisher

Olive Juice...and Other Thoughts on Love, Heartbreak and Moving Forward by Eric Champnella

I Used to Miss Him...But My Aim is Improving: Not Your Ordinary Breakup Survival Guide by Alison James


Carrie