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

by Emily Dubberley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Fusion Press (21 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904132987
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904132981
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 110,483 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Emily Dubberley is editor at large of 'Scarlet', and the author of 'Brief Encounters'.


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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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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Even Bridget Jones found Mr Right!, 14 Dec 2007
By L. Felthouse "Avid reader and published writer" (Derbyshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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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! And after this, singles are going to feel so great about themselves that potential suitors may well be wasting their time.

If you're in a relationship which you're not sure about, or you don't know where it's going; or you're single and feeling crappy about it, then definitely buy this book. It will help get things straight in your head if you're in a bad relationship and give you the strength to get out, and if you're single and worried/depressed about it, it will remind you how to be happy in your own company. After all, life is too short to settle for second best - a wobbly relationship causes stress and unhappiness, and could potentially be decreasing your chances of finding 'Mr Right.'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book to help you get back to being you and enjoy every minute!, 1 April 2008
I got hold of this book two weeks after being dumped. It may look superficial and 'lite' but it really works. The style is easy and fun but the message is serious. Reading this book definitely lessened the hurt, changed my focus and eased the anxiety for what my changed / new future holds.

Dubberley's writing motivates you and gives you belief in yourself again. She gives you an appreciation of how being single again may be something to value and use to full effect. And be FUN!!!

Dubberley is definitely writing for a generation that's watched Sex and the City. Unlike some other 'single again' books, it's down to earth, funny and practical rather than taking a "spiritual" tone (all that 'be at one with the universe', fate type stuff doesn't do it for me). There are also references for further reading, useful websites and groups amongst other things.

Broken heart? Buy it!!!
And good luck.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good reminder, 19 Mar 2009
By G. Wilkie (UK) - See all my reviews
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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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