20 Best Books About Breakups (2023 Update)

There's no doubt about it breakups suck. but in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there's one important truth you need to recognize: some things can't and shouldn't be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. it's called a breakup because it's broken, and starting right here, right now, it's time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his e-mail, and open this book to chapter one–and start turning your breakup into a breakover.

Breakups are an unfortunate but inevitable part of every woman’s life, and there’s no denying that the heartache experienced after the ending of a serious relationship can be excruciating. but it doesn’t have to feel insurmountable, and there is always hope to be found. in the breakup bible, psychotherapist and breakup expert rachel sussman reveals the secrets every woman needs to get her life back on track. drawing on hundreds of counseling sessions she’s conducted with women at all stages of recovery, sussman developed a proven 3-phase process for healing from a breakup. the breakup bible takes women through healing, understanding, and transformation, with new perspectives and advice from real, healed women at each step. sussman’s plan for getting over the end of a relationship is revolutionary and sound, complete with steps for creating a personalized love map, a vital and groundbreaking tool for moving on after a breakup. the breakup bible proves that it is possible to not only survive a breakup, but to emerge from one as an even stronger, empowered woman.

Mixing humour, heartache and science, award-winning comedian, author and accidental relationship guru rosie wilby embarks on a quest to investigate, understand and conquer the psychology of heartbreak. tragedy plus time equals comedy, right? in 2011, comedian rosie wilby was dumped by email. .. though she did feel a little better about it after correcting her ex's spelling and punctuation. obsessing about breakups ever since, she embarked on a quest to investigate, understand and conquer the psychology of heartbreak.that quest proved to be a creatively fertile one, resulting in rosie's acclaimed podcast the breakup monologues. she decided to ask her colleagues on the circuit about their experiences of romantic disaster and recovery, thinking, 'if one group of people have become adept at learning from catastrophe it is comedians. the worst onstage deaths are the performances that enlighten us most about how to improve.' she wondered if comics had been able to transfer this 'fail better' logic to love.this book is a love letter to her breakups, a celebration of what they have taught her peppered with anecdotes from illustrious friends and interviews with relationship therapists, scientists and sociologists about separating in the modern age of ghosting, breadcrumbing and conscious uncoupling. her plan is to assimilate their advice and ideas in order to not break up with girlfriend, her partner of nearly three years. will this self-confessed serial monogamist, and breakup addict, finally settle down?

Stop checking your ex’s social media page and start moving on with this guided workbook to help you get over your past relationships.breakups are hard, but the good news is that there are real, tangible ways to ease the pain and help you through it. this workbook starts off with advice for the breakup itself, followed by the recovery stage and how to move through it as painlessly as possible, and then determining what you really want in a relationship (and in yourself) before getting ready to get back out there. with fun exercises like detox your ex-checklist as well as self-care practices, expert advice, and journal prompts, this workbook is the tool you need to start living your best life today!

A few generations ago, college students showed their romantic commitments by exchanging special objects: rings, pins, varsity letter jackets. pins and rings were handy, telling everyone in local communities that you were spoken for, and when you broke up, the absence of a ring let everyone know you were available again. is being facebook official really more complicated, or are status updates just a new version of these old tokens? many people are now fascinated by how new media has affected the intricacies of relationships and their dissolution. people often talk about facebook and twitter as platforms that have led to a seismic shift in transparency and (over)sharing. what are the new rules for breaking up? she decided to get to the bottom of the matter by interviewing seventy-two people about how they use skype, texting, voice mail, instant messaging, facebook, and cream stationery to end relationships. she opens up the world of romance as it is conducted in a digital milieu, offering insights into the ways in which different media influence behavior, beliefs, and social mores.above all, this full-fledged ethnography of facebook and other new tools is about technology and communication, but it also tells the reader a great deal about what college students expect from each other when breaking up–and from their friends who are the spectators or witnesses to the ebb and flow of their relationships. the breakup 2.0 is accessible and riveting.

The new york times bestselling author of the hard questions presents “an ideal guide for anyone suffering from a broken heart” (tara branch, author of radical acceptance), complete with a practical and compassionate guide for emerging bolder and happier. when a relationship ends, the anguish and disappointment can be devastating. a broken heart is genuinely traumatic. typical recommendations to keep busy, move on, repair your hidden flaws, and then forget about it may not be helpful. in these pages, susan piver reveals that heartbreak actually creates an opportunity for genuine emotional and spiritual transformation, enabling you to emerge on the other side stronger, softer, and capable of loving with renewed confidence. in the years following her own experience, relationship writer susan piver searched the world’s wisdom traditions and discovered that heartbreak can be an uncompromising teacher of authenticity, power, and even joy. she shares that wisdom here, with instantaneously recognizable anecdotes, insights, on-the-spot practices, exercises, meditations, and down-to-earth advice that make the wisdom of a broken heart a steadying prescription of solace and encouragement, wisdom and humor during the hardest time of your life. like an infinitely patient, trusted friend, piver tells you in a thousand different ways the most important thing to remember and the easiest to forget: “you’re going to be okay.”

As the saying goes "breakups don't have to leave you broken." and the breakup recovery workbook will prove it to you.as painful and disruptive as a breakup or divorce can be, it can also represent an enormous opportunity for personal growth and transformation. there's a reason breakup and divorce survivors frequently describe the experience as "a blessing in disguise," months or years after the fact. but what distinguishes these survivors from those who remain mired in their post-breakup pain for months, years, even decades? taking ownership, and taking action. written by acclaimed author and coach zachary stockill (featured in bbc news, radio 4, huffpost), the breakup recovery workbook contains eight weeks of journaling exercises and writing prompts for gaining clarity, inspiration, and perspective in the wake of a breakup or divorce. based in part on the author's overcoming jealousy workbook, each week of writing exercises is focused on a different theme, all aimed at healing the pain of loss, gaining crucial new insight into healing, and designing a brighter future.with as little as ten to fifteen minutes a day, this workbook will help you to: -quickly start to recover from the initial shock and/or pain from your breakup-"stop the bleeding," and take the crucial initial steps toward long-term healing-learn the "6 simple rules of breakup recovery," guaranteed to give you the best chance at a speedy recovery-get valuable new insight into your childhood and previous dating experiences and how they shape and form your current reality-explore proven, time-tested mindfulness and visualization techniques aimed at encouraging and facilitating peace of mind-remember all of the wonderful things that make you "you," and begin to get your "old self" back-work on your self-esteem, take back the power, and access an enhanced new sense of confidence and self-assuredness-put together a specific, detailed action plan aimed at improving your physical health and mental well-being-internalize and crystalize the lessons from your last relationship, in preparation for your next, more suitable relationship in the future-build an incredible new single life for yourself (in preparation for an incredible new relationship whenever you're ready for it)-immediately start healing the pain of loss, and gaining a new sense of possibility and excitement about your future drawing insights from self-help, cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as ancient buddhist and stoic philosophy, the breakup recovery workbook is designed for anyone going through a breakup or divorce who's looking for clarity and peace of mind, and willing to take action to get it. believe it or not, your breakup doesn't have to leave you broken-your breakup can leave you better. and if you're willing to take the necessary steps, the breakup recovery workbook will prove it to you. so let's get started! order the breakup recovery workbook today, start healing the pain of loss, and start planning for a better tomorrow.

Breakups are tough, but you're tougher! that may be hard to see when your brain and hear disagree. your brain says it's what is best for you, but your heart can't let go. this breakup may be the time for your heart and brain to make up and for you heart to listen to what your brain has been trying to say. this journal will help you and your heart remember why this breakup is needed and why it is what is best. this journal will help you use your heart and smarts with over 50 prompts and over 30 activities that incorporate pop culture, such as memes, hashtags, social media, text, and more to help you cope through this breakup. what else are bestie's for?!

Named one of 2021’s best beach reads by bustle ∙ country living ∙ cosmopolitan ∙ augusta chronicle ∙ e! online ∙ purewow ∙ shereads ∙ and more! breakups, like book clubs, come in many shapes and sizes and can take us on unexpected journeys as four women discover in this funny and heartwarming exploration of friendship from the usa today bestselling author of ten beach road and my ex-best friend’s wedding. on paper, jazmine, judith, erin and sara have little in common – they’re very different people leading very different lives. and yet at book club meetings in an historic carriage house turned bookstore, they bond over a shared love of reading (and more than a little wine) as well as the growing realization that their lives are not turning out like they expected. former tennis star jazmine is a top sports agent balancing a career and single motherhood. judith is an empty nester questioning her marriage and the supporting role she chose. erin’s high school sweetheart and fiancé develops a bad case of cold feet, and sara’s husband takes a job out of town saddling sara with a difficult mother-in-law who believes her son could have done better – not exactly the roommate most women dream of. with the help of books, laughter, and the joy of ever evolving friendships, jazmine, judith, erin and sara find the courage to navigate new and surprising chapters of their lives as they seek their own versions of happily-ever-after.

Find the strength to move through heartbreak no matter how a relationship ends, recovering from a breakup can feel impossible, but break through the breakup can help. it's a modern guide to breakups for women who need a little support finding their power, bouncing back, and moving on after heartache. like a trusted friend, this book helps any woman process all the confusing emotions that come with a breakup. take the journey through grief and acceptance so you can start fresh. the bite-size advice and therapeutic exercises make it easier to understand why relationships end and find ways to feel more confident and get back out there. grounded in real life–see the healing strategies from this book in practice through stories from all kinds of women who found themselves again after breakups. a helping hand–find comforting psychological explanations for what makes breakups so hard and why moving forward is so important. a new perspective–learn how to see breakups as a path to deeper self-love and more fulfilling relationships in the future. emerge from heartache and begin the next chapter with the ultimate in breakup books for women.

Life can be going along beautifully, joyfully, and then like a bullet to the chest-tragedy strikes; illness, death of a loved one, relationship breakups/divorce, loss of job or business. life changes can be both positive and negative. throughout your life, you will deal with many of life's changes. some will be easier than others to get through. this book is also about maintaining a strong faith in gods plan for us.this book is meant to help you cope, heal, find strength, as i have, and to help you find your way back into life! to feel like yourself again and free to live again…

"strap yourself in my friend because your recovery starts right here." man, breakups are brutal. in fact, according to the research, they are even harder on guys than they are on women. if you're reeling from a recent breakup, don't worry, this book's got your back. no breakup can break you is packed with everything you need to know to bounce back after getting broken up with. from breaking your ex addiction to mentally moving on to bettering your life and becoming the man you've always wanted to be, this book's got you covered. if you're ready for some serious textual healing, if you're ready to get over your ex and get on with your life, you came to the right place.

Fierce, funny and raw, this unflinchingly honest exploration of heartbreak is so much more than a book about one single break-up 'arresting and vivid, raw and breathtaking…told with stunning originality.' dolly alderton 'painful while it sloughs away the dead romantic ideals, leaving you cleansed, reborn and gorgeously satisfied.' pandora sykes 'a beautiful tender messy brilliant generous open-hearted book.' emma gannon this is a love story told in reverse. it's about the best and worst of love: the euphoric and the painful. the beautiful and the messy. reeling from a broken heart, annie lord revisits the past – from the moment she first fell in love, the shared in-jokes and intertwining of a long-term relationship, to the months that saw the slow erosion of a bond five years in the making. it is an unflinchingly honest reminder of the simultaneous joy and pain of being in love that will resonate with anyone that has ever nursed a broken heart. 'an electrifying debut.' caroline o'donoghue 'annie lord tells us a story at once both specific and universal.' shon faye

Move beyond your breakup and bounce back stronger with this self-love journal a breakup can be devastating– no matter what side you''re on–but with a little inspiration and introspection, you can heal and become the best version of yourself. this guided love journal will help you boost your self-esteem, tap into your inner strength, and reflect on root causes and behavior patterns after a breakup. you''ll find prompts and exercises for each step of recovery–from coping immediately after the breakup and avoiding the dreaded backslide, to preparing for a healthier, happier next relationship. go beyond other self-help journals with: a breakup guide for all–this journal is designed for anyone experiencing a breakup, no matter your background or relationship type. relatable entries–discover 150 prompts, exercises, quotes, and anecdotes that help address key points on the healing journey, like identifying areas of self-improvement and learning to process your feelings in a healthy way. a stage-by-stage structure–follow the guided format through every step of the process–from processing feelings to getting back out there. put yourself first, process your breakup, and build healthier relationships to yourself and others with this self-love journal.

An interactive guide to help you work through the overlooked grief of a breakup.breakups are messy. they’re emotional. they’re raw. but all of that pain doesn’t go away after the initial break. it sticks around—sometimes for a long time, sometimes forever—like grief. with questions that hit all of the stages, from shock and anger all the way to sort-of-acceptance, you will learn more about yourself and what you want in a relationship. and most important, you will learn that the love you gave was never—and will never be—a waste.

For the first time, a self-help guide for women recovering from a break-up with their best friend—an indispensable addition to every woman's librarymen, jobs, children, personal crises, irreconcilable social gaps—these are just a few of the strange and confusing reasons that may cause a female friendship to end. no matter what the circumstances, the breakup of a female friendship leaves a woman devastated and asking herself difficult questions. was someone to blame? is the friendship worth fighting for? how can i prevent this from ever happening again? levine, ph.d., offers this groundbreaking and heroically honest book for abandoned friends seeking solace. perfect for women of all ages and from all walks of life, best friends forever covers:* why friendships fall apart * coping with getting dumped * how to end a friendship that can't be fixed * moving forward after a traumatizing breakupdr. levine draws from years of research and the personal testimonials of thousands of women to provide anecdotes and solutions to these complicated situations. full of tools for personal assessment, case stories, and actionable advice for saving, ending, or re-evaluating a relationship, best friends forever is an indispensable addition to every woman's library." for anyone who has ever had a friend, but especially for those who've ended close relationships, irene levine has written a beautiful guide to recovery and healing. it's a book filled with honest reflections and heartfelt advice." –jeffrey zaslow, new york times bestselling author of the girls from ames and co-author of the last lecture"finally, a book that helps you get through the other type of breakup." –andrea lavinthal and jessica rozler, authors of friend or frenemy?

For the first time, a self-help guide for women recovering from a break-up with their best friend—an indispensable addition to every woman's librarymen, jobs, children, personal crises, irreconcilable social gaps—these are just a few of the strange and confusing reasons that may cause a female friendship to end. no matter what the circumstances, the breakup of a female friendship leaves a woman devastated and asking herself difficult questions. was someone to blame? is the friendship worth fighting for? how can i prevent this from ever happening again? levine, ph.d., offers this groundbreaking and heroically honest book for abandoned friends seeking solace. perfect for women of all ages and from all walks of life, best friends forever covers:* why friendships fall apart * coping with getting dumped * how to end a friendship that can't be fixed * moving forward after a traumatizing breakupdr. levine draws from years of research and the personal testimonials of thousands of women to provide anecdotes and solutions to these complicated situations. full of tools for personal assessment, case stories, and actionable advice for saving, ending, or re-evaluating a relationship, best friends forever is an indispensable addition to every woman's library." for anyone who has ever had a friend, but especially for those who've ended close relationships, irene levine has written a beautiful guide to recovery and healing. it's a book filled with honest reflections and heartfelt advice." –jeffrey zaslow, new york times bestselling author of the girls from ames and co-author of the last lecture"finally, a book that helps you get through the other type of breakup." –andrea lavinthal and jessica rozler, authors of friend or frenemy?

Hirschman draw's from her past growing up on a hippie commune in sf to suggest many unusual and often hilarious approaches. she draws on her over 20 years as a tarot reader and over eight years as a life coach to give some great concrete tools, practices, and suggestions. for getting over a break up. it makes the recovery as fun as possible by including chapters like movie therapy, bridal dress shopping (while being single) and floating in a deprivation tank. she also talks about "the geographic cure" and how to perform a breakup ritual. the reader will feel a friend is helping them pick themselves off the floor by offering a warm, knowledgeable and trustworthy hand. it's the perfect combination of levity and expertise.

After a humiliating tumble down the social ladder, kacey simon is back on top, where she belongs. she's lost her lisp, traded in her coke-bottle glasses for contacts, and learned that brutal honesty isn't always the best policy. best of all, she's made up with zander and her bffs and reclaimed her spot as gravity's lead singer. her life is pitch-perfect–until zander's ex-girlfriend, stevie, arrives in town.marquette middle hasn't seen a girl with such killer style and impressive vocals since… well, kacey herself. boys want to date stevie, girls want to be her, and kacey wants to boot her butt out of chicago asap. but when kacey reverts to her mean-girl ways to take stevie down, will she lose the band–and zander–for good? it's not easy for a star to share the spotlight, but the show must go on in meg haston's stylish and clever sequel to how to rock braces and glasses.

After a humiliating tumble down the social ladder, kacey simon is back on top, where she belongs. she's lost her lisp, traded in her coke-bottle glasses for contacts, and learned that brutal honesty isn't always the best policy. best of all, she's made up with zander and her bffs and reclaimed her spot as gravity's lead singer. her life is pitch-perfect–until zander's ex-girlfriend, stevie, arrives in town.marquette middle hasn't seen a girl with such killer style and impressive vocals since… well, kacey herself. boys want to date stevie, girls want to be her, and kacey wants to boot her butt out of chicago asap. but when kacey reverts to her mean-girl ways to take stevie down, will she lose the band–and zander–for good? it's not easy for a star to share the spotlight, but the show must go on in meg haston's stylish and clever sequel to how to rock braces and glasses.