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I'd Rather be Single Than Settle: Satisfied Solitude and How to Achieve it [Paperback]

Emily Dubberley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Fusion Press (21 Sep 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1904132987
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904132981
  • Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 1.7 x 21.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 377,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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At last, here is a book that explodes the myth that in order to be a complete person you need to be in a relationship. With quizzes and interviews, Dubberley examines the positive aspects of the single life. From being home alone to the working environment, from socialising to dealing with friends and family - Dubberley proves that being single can be fun and a positive life choice. If Mr Right comes along then fine but until then no-one should settle for second best.

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Bridget Jones found Mr Right! 14 Dec 2007
By Lucy Felthouse TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Well, Ms. Dubberley has done it again. Another book on a controversial topic, and she's made a damn fine job of it. Given this book is classed as a 'non-fiction/self-help' book, you would be forgiven for thinking it smacks of desperation and depression. Not so. Far from it, in fact. I'd Rather Be Single Than Settle is a fantastic book about relationships, and how some people may 'settle' - meaning settle for someone who is less than perfect for you - rather than be single. But this is also not a man-bashing book. Emily is not trying to say that all relationships are bad and everyone should be alone, the whole point of the book is to emphasise that you can be perfectly happy as a single person as well as in a couple. The 'bad' part is settling for second best just to avoid being single.

So, this book takes you through every aspect of relationships, and lack of them. It does a great job of boosting the self-esteem, as it reminds the reader that just because they are single, doesn't mean they are living half a life. It encourages going out and meeting new people, pampering, spending time alone, with family and friends, and even has a section on sex and masturbation. Emphasis is firmly placed on the fact that single people can be just as happy as attached people, if not more so. Reasons given include; you don't have to deal with anyone else's family/friends/baggage; you can do what you want, when you want; career minded gals have no-one moaning at them for working too hard... the list is endless. In fact, there are so many reasons in this book for being single, that I wouldn't recommend attached people read it, because they might just be tempted to ditch their partner anyway!... Read more ›
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars At last - a book that makes me feel normal 31 Oct 2009
By chilled out girl
Format:Paperback
I was delighted to find a book for women like me - who have got options but CHOOSE to be single for a while. If only all my married friends would read this book too and stop pitying my single status. If you're single and struggling with it I totally recommend this book to cheer you up and help you feel more positive. I also recommend Single and Fabulous: Feel Fabulous When You're Single (Space To Be - Love Range) as a relaxing CD that makes you feel great about being single on those dfays when you wish you had someone special to come home to.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly OK 14 Oct 2011
By JC
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I slightly cringed when I brought this book because of the title. And only read it in private and not on the bus on the way to work. But it was actaully OK. Infact a few things in this book where massive and made me realise a few things that were totally unconscious to me. Such as the fact that I was looking for my own self esteem rather that a boyfriend, and since then I have been on a journey to increase it. I think if you are obsessed with finding a boyfriend and think your life isnt complete without one then you should give this book a read.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A good reminder 19 Mar 2009
By G. Wilkie
Format:Paperback
This book wasn't anti-couples but did remind me about the annoying parts of being in a relationship that you tend to forget about when you're single.
It's a good book to help you see the positive side of your situation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book 3 Aug 2011
By Velvet
Format:Paperback
I always read this book whenever my relationship breakdown. It does remind you of the disadvantages of being in a couple.

I thought I'd list a few of from my own experience:

1) You have to meet their boring relatives. At one point I had to watch Xfiles 3 times because his parents liked it.

2)Men regularly make snide comments, say about your hobby and so you end up a) giving it up b) not doing it front of him. I gave run running, flying the world and stopped doing my embroidery in front of him as 'you're not listening to me are you?' often the phrase I got.

3)You give up going on courses because it means you are 'neglecting them'.

4)They frequently put your ideas down,this is quite draining.
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5)They talk about work a lot, and if it is boring, you still have to listen.

6)You have to read their mind.

7) You don't have to hear about the receptionist who fancies them

8)You don't have to put up with boring, mechanical sex

9) You can have a headache, and don't have to put up with a sulking partner

10)You don't have to put up with their abusive and sudden eruptions, which of course, puts the blame on you

11) You don't have transport incompatability ie he likes going by car two miles to the shops, but you like the bike, walking or train.

`12) You don't have to put up with religious, political or sexual incompatability.

13) You don't have to put up with their favourite horror or sci films
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I'd Rather Be Single Than Settle! 25 Jan 2009
By Laura
Format:Paperback
I was in a particularly long downer,and was looking on Amazon for something to help me lift myself out of it.I came across this book,and it caught my eye straight away.Being a regular Scarlet magazine reader,I was already familiar with the author.After reading I'd Rather Be Single Than Settle,I began to feel much happier with my situation,as well as having a laugh reading it.Emily Dubberley covers all possible situations as a single woman,and gives great advice,without making the reader feel silly,or sad!I would recommend this book to anyone who is single,and needs a helping hand.
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