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This is a fantastic book. I have read it myself three times now. Dr. Gazipura is vulnerable and willing to share his own experiences while also giving concrete guidance on how to increase your assertiveness. He uses examples related to romantic relationships, work situations, and family relationships. 

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This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to find their voice more and gain confidence. It helps decrease people-pleasing behavior. These are all important aspects of effectively navigating a break-up/divorce and of being in a healthy relationship in the future. 

In this podcast, Mel Robbins sits down with her daughter and discusses a painful break-up that [her daughter] went through. They get candid and vulnerable in describing what the experience was like for both of them. They also provide concrete tips on how to navigate the experience, especially those first couple of months.

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This podcast is a great option to listen to while taking a walk or going to the gym. You can work on your physical and mental health at the same time! It will leave you feeling more hopeful and less alone in the experience.

I have also read this book several times and would highly recommend it if you are trying to make the agonizing and often confusing decision about whether or not to end your romantic relationship. 

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This book is laid out in a concrete format where each chapter starts with a "yes" or "no" question. Your answer then guides you through reading about whether or not most people end up being happier if they stayed or if they left the relationship. This book provides concrete guidance during a time that can often be filled with self-doubt. 

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I also recommend taking note to how you are reacting internally as you read the book. If the book seems to be leaning towards recommending that you leave, are you feeling relieved deep down? If a question says that people are often happy when they stay, do you feel secretly disappointed or do you feel relieved and hopeful?