The Situationship

The Situationship
Author: Abby Jimenez
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1538773724

Find out how Maddy and Doug met in this sweet and hilarious short story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer. Travel nurse Maddy doesn't have time for a relationship, not even with the ruggedly handsome farmer who she feels a spark of attraction to. Doug is a walking green flag. After a run in with Maddy thanks to the Wakan town mascot, Kevin Bacon the pig, he can't help but feel the spark too. Even though she doesn't plan on staying in Minnesota forever, Maddy believes she and Doug can still have a fling… or maybe they’ll just find themselves in a situationship. “The Situationship”was originally published as a bonus chapter in the Target exclusive edition of Just for the Summer. This ebook original also includes a first look at Abby’s new release, Say You’ll Remember Me.

The Situationship

The Situationship
Author: Taylor-Dior Rumble
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2023-08-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1529198666

'A book that bridges the gap between Bridget Jones and Insecure, this is one fresh summer romcom we can't wait to read' Stylist 'The Siituationship marks a bold new voice. I was hooked from start to finish'. Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water and Small Worlds 'ESSENTIAL summer reading!' Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us When the love of her life shows up with a girlfriend, Tia decides it's time to put herself out there. Expectations of dating apps are low, so it's a surprise when she instantly connects with handsome photographer Nate. He's everything she's looking for; he makes her feel safe, seen, and desired. Tia assumes they're on the same page - the only catch? They're yet to have The Talk. In a generation that's normalised competing over who cares the least, can Tia overcome her fears and lay her cards on the table, in the pursuit of something real? 'Fun, fresh, and endlessly relatable, this is the most empowering rom-com of 2023. Run don't walk to get a copy!' Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop and Lovestruck 'Smart, sexy and vibrant. Absolutely sizzling with feeling. I wish all books were this fun.' Annie Lord, author of Notes on Heartbreak

Surviving the Situationship Workbook - Break Free From Toxic Relationships, Reclaim Your Self-Worth and Inner Peace (Self Love & Healing Books)

Surviving the Situationship Workbook - Break Free From Toxic Relationships, Reclaim Your Self-Worth and Inner Peace (Self Love & Healing Books)
Author: Ellen Danielle
Publisher: Ellen Danielle
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2024-04-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

The situationship is fun and fine until it starts affecting your mental health and self-esteem. Like a relationship, it has many of the benefits, but without the commitment or clarity. At the beginning, that’s pretty fun, exciting and carefree. It’s when one person inevitably becomes more attached and emotionally invested than the other that the emotional nightmare begins. There ensues a lot of coming and going, highs and lows, conversations that don’t get us anywhere, and an exhausting hope that they might finally realise our worth and ‘choose’ us! We fall into the 4 toxic traps of the situationship: 1. The emotional addiction 2. The pedestal 3. Falling for potential 4. Familiarity (which does not equal healthy) These dynamics can keep us stuck and anxious, totally available to the other person whenever it suits them, and struggling to cut off the connection. If you are ready to: • Realise & embody your true worth and value • Set and communicate powerful boundaries • Take your power back and start choosing better for yourself • Become attracted to safe & healthy partners • Never settle for less again Then this guide and workbook is the medicine you need to step into that next version of you, and align with the kind of relationship you truly want.

It's Complicated

It's Complicated
Author: Jasmine Benson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2018-04-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781980899655

Have you ever been in a relationship that wasn't really a relationship? Or have you ever been in a romantic situation that didn't have true definition, so it seemed that anything could go on because there were no boundaries? If the answer to these question is yes, then this book is for you.Jasmine sends us on a familiar journey and chronicles her early relationship life, giving language and perspective to what many people go through their entire lives. The cycle of emotional, mental, and physical ups and downs she takes us through is incredibly transparent. This story is relatable, but fresh enough to open your eyes to new perspectives. This story will show you the crippling effect of being in a hindering relationship, and what freedom from those relationships look like.

Situationships

Situationships
Author: Alethia Parson-Speller
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2017-01-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542713429

What's your current relationship status? Is it a relationship or are y'all just friends with benefits? You may be in a "situationship" and don't even know it! Today, "situationships" are phasing out relationships. Folks are confusing dating and being committed with chilling and having no strings attached sex. While in a "situationship" emotions are supposed to be off the table and banned from the equation. Many times the arrangement feels like a relationship and may even look like one to others, but the explosive sex is often what complicates the situation. Follow along and read four short stories which transpired easily from just talking, to catching feelings, to sleeping together, and ending in "situationships". See what happens when someone no longer wants to play their position. There are always levels to playing to win. Always know your position when it comes to matters of the heart. Don't get caught at a crossroads between a relationship and situationship.

Situationship

Situationship
Author: Marina Adair
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2022-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496727711

“Marina Adair delivers addictive, sweet and sexy romances with humor and heart that readers will love.” —Jennifer Ryan, New York Times Bestselling Author “I always enjoy a Marina Adair novel and Situationship is no exception. Fantastic, rich and layered characters guarantee smiles and maybe a few tears.” —Mary Burton, New York Times Bestselling Author In a California-set witty and modern twist on How Stella Got Her Groove Back, New York Times bestselling author Marina Adair blends the fun of falling in love all over again with a thoughtful and heartfelt exploration of the modern family—and where a situationship can lead. Will appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis, Sophie Kinsella, and modern love stories. Teagan Bianchi has survived a road trip with rambunctious toddler twins and a large mutt named Garbage Disposal. She clings to a tattered scrap of hope that moving into her late grandmother’s house is the best way to repair her failing business—and the sad shreds of her life—after the man who promised her forever lost everything they had. But she’s barely arrived when she finds herself face to face with her teenage crush, now an irresistible man—who still happens to live next door . . . Veterinarian Colin West is closer to being an empty nester than a soccer dad. His marriage lasted only long enough to give him his beloved daughter, and he has no regrets. But as she readies for college, Colin contemplates his own future—which is, of course, exactly when his past shows up, as gorgeous as ever, and twice as fascinating. But Teagan torpedoed his plans once before. Is he crazy to consider letting her into his life again? Is Teagan ready to admit what she’s really afraid of? Could this unexpected “situationship” be forever? Praise for Marina Adair “Small town sweetness, endearing characters and a unique quirky flair." —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author “Marina Adair is a breath of fresh air. . . . Don't miss a word from this magnificent author!” —New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones

Get the Guy

Get the Guy
Author: Matthew Hussey
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0062241761

Most dating books tell you what NOT to do. Here's a book dedicated to telling you what you CAN do. In his book, Get the Guy, Matthew Hussey—relationship expert, matchmaker, and star of the reality show Ready for Love—reveals the secrets of the male mind and the fundamentals of dating and mating for a proven, revolutionary approach to help women to find lasting love. Matthew Hussey has coached thousands of high-powered CEOs, showing them how to develop confidence and build relationships that translate into professional success. Many of Matthew’s male clients pressed him for advice on how to apply his winning strategies not to just get the job, but how to get the girl. As his reputation grew, Hussey was approached by more and more women, eager to hear what he had learned about the male perspective on love and romance. From landing a first date to establishing emotional intimacy, playful flirtation to red-hot bedroom tips, Matthew’s insightfulness, irreverence, and warmth makes Get the Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve a one-of-a-kind relationship guide and the handbook for every woman who wants to get the guy she’s been waiting for.

Fearing the Black Body

Fearing the Black Body
Author: Sabrina Strings
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1479886750

Winner, 2020 Body and Embodiment Best Publication Award, given by the American Sociological Association Honorable Mention, 2020 Sociology of Sex and Gender Distinguished Book Award, given by the American Sociological Association How the female body has been racialized for over two hundred years There is an obesity epidemic in this country and poor Black women are particularly stigmatized as “diseased” and a burden on the public health care system. This is only the most recent incarnation of the fear of fat Black women, which Sabrina Strings shows took root more than two hundred years ago. Strings weaves together an eye-opening historical narrative ranging from the Renaissance to the current moment, analyzing important works of art, newspaper and magazine articles, and scientific literature and medical journals—where fat bodies were once praised—showing that fat phobia, as it relates to Black women, did not originate with medical findings, but with the Enlightenment era belief that fatness was evidence of “savagery” and racial inferiority. The author argues that the contemporary ideal of slenderness is, at its very core, racialized and racist. Indeed, it was not until the early twentieth century, when racialized attitudes against fatness were already entrenched in the culture, that the medical establishment began its crusade against obesity. An important and original work, Fearing the Black Body argues convincingly that fat phobia isn’t about health at all, but rather a means of using the body to validate race, class, and gender prejudice.

Love Games: Decoding Modern Romance

Love Games: Decoding Modern Romance
Author: Vidhisha Chaturvedi
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

In an age where digital interactions often overshadow face-to-face connections, the landscape of love and relationships has transformed dramatically. Swipe left, swipe right—these simple gestures have come to define how many embark on their romantic journeys. Gone are the days of handwritten letters and shy glances across crowded rooms. Today, algorithms dictate compatibility, and social media curation paints a sometimes-unrealistic picture of love. This insightful book explores the nuances of online dating, the challenges of mixed signals, and the ever-shifting landscape of modern relationships. Through engaging anecdotes, thought-provoking analysis, and insightful research, "Love Games" equips you with the tools to decode the modern dating scene and find genuine connection in a world obsessed with digital love.

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday

Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday
Author: Nick Viall
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1647003601

From celebrity heartthrob, esteemed host of The Viall Files podcast, and adored member of Bachelor Nation Nick Viall comes Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday—a no-holds-barred dating-advice book. “Nick has hard- and well-earned wisdom to share from his own journey—from heartbreak to healing to discovering real and lasting love. In his usual compassionate and humorous voice, he offers great advice . . . like an older brother who is way cooler and wiser than you!” —Dr. Laura Berman, relationship therapist and host of The Language of Love With his trademark charm, relationship expertise, and exclusive sex and love Q&A series, Nick guides readers through topics of love, lust, dating, and heartbreak. Nothing is off-limits as he delves into situationships, how to identify a player, and defining healthy love versus toxic love. Trying to figure out if friends with benefits is worth it? Unsure if they’re really into you? Is this guy a walking red flag? Can you come back from being cheated on? Viall is here with all those answers and more. Filled with stories and one-liners you’ll be texting your friends, Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday is an honest, entertaining, and heartfelt relationship handbook that actually answers the question “What does it mean when they say . . . ?” “I texted my ex ‘hi’ on Christmas and then I read this book. Required reading for anyone else embarrassing themselves on a daily basis.” —Cazzie David, New York Times bestselling author of No One Asked For This