The Selfish Romantic

How to date without feeling bad about yourself

Michelle Elman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Headline Publishing Group

Published:4th Jan '24

£10.99

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Combining Michelle's expertise in boundaries and body positivity, this is your guide to navigating the modern dating landscape.

"Carefully researched, incredibly relatable and filled with firm yet compassionate advice."
Megan Jayne Crabbe, author of Body Positive Power


If you've ever felt you didn't deserve love, think again.
Life coach Michelle Elman is here to show you how to make the most of dating while staying true to your authentic self. Combining expertise in body positivity from the Queen of Boundaries along with practical tips and real-life scenarios, The Selfish Romantic will revolutionise your mindset and empower your love life like never before.

'Written in undeniable Michelle Elman style; this book is carefully researched, incredibly relatable and filled with firm yet compassionate advice. This is the relationship guide you won't get from a one-line Instagram post, and that you absolutely need if you want to date without losing yourself' -- Megan Jayne Crabbe
'An honest and authentic piece of writing on the nuances of dating, romance and relationships – even the relationship we have with ourselves. I love that Michelle is able to empathetically hold the reader accountable whilst understanding the complexities of modern dating. Interesting, witty, informative and empowering' -- Grace Victory
'Every once in a while an author comes along and you want to tell everyone you know to read their books. Michelle is one of those authors. Her work in the mental health space, particularly with boundaries and relationships is so important. Don't walk to get Michelle's new book, run!' -- Louise Pentland
'In a world where dating advice seems to come either too late, too confusing or too strict, The Selfish Romantic makes dating fun again by reminding you that you are the one to prioritize and fall in love with. I wish I had this book when I was younger and dating! A book for any age trying to enter into partnership' -- Kenzie Brenna
'Michelle has the ability to rewire the way your brain thinks and you'll be thankful that she has. If you need a firm hand to pull you through the world of dating and out the other side a happier person, Michelle is that. Your highlighter will run out of ink by the time you finish this book. Insightful, direct, and oh-so-full of respect. This is the book every woman should read once in their life' -- Abigail Mann
'If you've ever had questions about dating and if it was about you, The Selfish Romantic is here to walk you through those tough times to remind you of your worth and give you answers to questions you sometimes long to get from the partner involved. It's okay to feel lost at times in the dating world although it's not okay to blame yourself. Michelle allows you to identify what means something to you and how to lift your worth up by finding the love for oneself first' -- Hayley Hasselhoff

ISBN: 9781802796605

Dimensions: 192mm x 128mm x 26mm

Weight: 260g

368 pages