I’m 30F, going through a break up after being with someone for nearly a decade (all of my 20s).
We’re breaking up but we still love each other. not to be cliche but it is a very complicated situation and not a “normal” breakup.
Right now I feel like I’ll never love someone or trust someone ever again (and if it happens, I’m terrified of loving someone with all my heart again).
Looking for books that can help me through this time and just give me a bit of hope that shows me people can fall in love again, or just that people are capable of healing after betrayal.
Not sure if I necessarily want romance because happy couples make me sad now, as bitter as that sounds. Maybe a book geared towards finding yourself and finding peace and happiness again? That life goes on and life can be beautiful, you just have to find things to live for.
Idk if I explained what I’m looking for well. Feel free to ask questions!
by oryxii
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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Check out Barbara Delinski and Barbara O’Neal.
Everything I know about love – highlights the value of platonic (female) friendships and also self-love – helped me a great deal after some unfortunate events
Breakup boot camp by Amy Chan helped me get over a tough breakup
Any early work by Mike Gayle (not that i don’t like his current stuff too!)
Described as “bloke-lit” or “male Bridget Jones”, i adore his books ever since i picked one up at random and read it.
I would recommend
My Legendary Girlfriend, Life and Soul Of the party & Turning 30