How to Be Single and Happy: Science-Based Strategies for Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate

I liked that this book was easy to read while giving insightful psychology knowledge and naming techniques. It included the authors personal stories and those of clients and some people she knew to put techniques from psychology studies and meditation studies into practice. I got this book and will reference probably the rest of the time im single. Anyone who wishes they could be happy single needs to read this book. Or if you have a loved one who you think could use it suggest it to them. Its not a magic pill but promises to help you learn to be single with him and psychology. 5 stars

In our time, when over half of adult American women are unmarried, the first good thing about this book is that it names the elephant in the room -- and its accompanying dilemma, which I hear constantly from single women in my office: Should I work on finding happiness being single, or go back to the misery of dating? A phrase from the book's subtitle, "Keeping Your Sanity While Looking for a Soul Mate," might serve as a hint that the author has a new perspective on the subject. Read the introduction, and you'll be convinced this is so. Dr Taitz wisely states early on, "The prettier the picture, the less truth it tells." This should obviously be placed as a permanent post-it on everyone in the world's Facebook page -- and it turns out to have been true in the author's own single life as well. Having learned from much hard experience to manage the "full catastrophe" of it, she's more than qualified to give advice on the subject. And the advice she gives, gathered from her work with hundreds of single people and a professional lifetime of learning and applying the latest science, is well worth heeding. Not only is this book an excellent primer on mindfulness practice -- an essential skill, it turns out, for anyone navigating single-hood. It also thoughtfully provides other resources that most other such books on the subject leave out. For example, there's a wonderfully clear guide to the latest egg-freezing technologies. And an even-handed weighing of the benefits and risks of "hooking up." All in all, I'd rank this book among the best out there on the subject. Definitely 5 stars.

While this book may seem initially targeted towards women based on my headline, its insights are universally applicable. Regardless of your relationship status – single, in a relationship, or navigating the aftermath of one – this book offers valuable wisdom on how to cultivate happiness. However, it's worth noting that the advice provided could benefit from being more inclusive and tailored for individuals of all genders. Nevertheless, don't underestimate the transformative power of this book. Its teachings transcend gender boundaries and offer practical guidance for enhancing your overall well-being. Whether you're seeking personal growth, navigating the complexities of relationships, or simply striving for a happier existence, the principles outlined within these pages can undoubtedly help steer you towards a more fulfilling life. So, while it may not cater perfectly to both sexes, the essence of its message remains invaluable. If you're open to its teachings, this book has the potential to significantly improve various aspects of your life. Dive in with an open mind, and you're likely to emerge with newfound insights and a renewed sense of optimism.

I’m not a big reader, but I obviously bought this book at a time when I feeling like I was becoming impatient with my single status. I used to light a candle, cozy up under my electric blanket and read this book. I felt like the author was my friend telling me stories. Helping me see I wasn’t alone in the way I was feeling and reminding me to focus on the things in my life that I do have control of. I got about halfway through the book before I found myself in a new relationship. (Perhaps because I was in a better mindset?) I was actually kinda bummed I didn’t finish the book because it was good and I was proud of myself for making it halfway through a book. I decided to keep reading and I questioned if it was weird to do so because I wasn’t single. The more I read, I realized it’s not weird at all. It still is a book about self love. I’ve heard that a relationship should be the cherry on top to your already awesome life. So I’ve continued reading this book for comfort and reminders. I haven’t finished it yet, but I will. I actually recommended this book to my single friend and she bought it and has liked it so far.

Jenny's book on how to be single and happy is more than a self-help book; it's a guide to good living backed by research, studies and her clear mastery of positive psychology and behavioral therapy. How to Be Single and Happy's core message speaks to the importance of finding happiness internally, whether you are single or in a relationship. The book is filled with prompts and activities that help you learn about yourself and establish practices in mindfulness and gratitude. I highly recommend this book to anyone, single or not. It speaks to the foundation for a good life in an accessible and informative way that isn't patronizing for the reader. Jenny's kindness and care for others as a therapist is clear even from her writing to the reader. I finished this book with a clearer understanding of who I am and what I want from a relationship - all while understanding that everything I need is already inside me.

Jennifer Taitz was a guest speaker on a podcast I was listening to and briefly mentioned this book. I ordered it out of curiosity and it has been a profoundly important book in healing after a break up—although I know I could have used this book while even in a relationship. It reminded me how being alone doesn’t have to mean anything other than focusing on your value as an individual. She also does a good job of supplying the reader with tools on how to stop ruminating, overthinking and misinterpreting in a way that I can integrate into any relationship in my life. Truly grateful for this find and the ways it has equipped me to better understand my tendencies which feel normalized and validated all while being able to address them.

I ordered this book after being unceremoniously dumped on Valentine's Day and started reading it in a haze of tears, anger, and cynicism. By the end, I was thrilled and happy to be single, and I am not making that up! This is the first seriously honest dating book I've read that really dives deep into the enormous pressure that we women face to be partnered up (and especially to be married), the specific ways that pressure messes with our thoughts (e.g. "Men only want women who are half their age, and I'm 40 so I'll have to settle for an old man with dentures"), and concrete mental exercises to pull ourselves out of that depressing brain mess. It shows how to replace those unhelpful/inaccurate thoughts with steps to live a rich, meaningful life where romantic relationships are...kinda irrelevant. I just finished it and will probably reread to make sure the messages stick. The prose flows well, the ideas are very organized and based on research of human happiness, the stories are a good mix of the author's personal experience plus that of her clients, the advice is gentle, inspiring, and uplifting instead of chastising, and the examples given are just so real and relatable. Best book I've read in a really long time. I've already recommended it to several women I know. Thank you, Jennifer L. Taitz, for your words of wisdom. This is a beautiful book.

I'm an average joe that has been working on myself during the pandemic after going through a breakup after being with my girlfriend for 5.5 years. This book does have good advice however a lot of the author's stories seem to revolved around women, which is fine. A lot of the problems that women experience with feeling lonely are the same as men. Emotions know no gender. However I would have liked to have seen more of her 'male client's perspectives' and seeing their viewpoint. I have not seen many reviews mention this before so for any guys looking to purchase this book just be aware I would say this is geared towards more of a female perspective. There's roughly half a chapter dedicated to 'when women should freeze their eggs'. Overall it has good tips for practicing mindfulness and other DBT related exercises.

Amazing book ! A treasure to have.

I cannot judge the book because i didn’t read the whole of it. Anyway if you’re a man the book wasn’t written for you and cannot help you with your struggle. So just find yourself another one

This isn't a book for single women; it's actually a hugely useful book for a whole range of people in different situations. I read it in a couple of days, and was impressed by the breadth of scholarship and the really good examples and techniques Taitz is offering to anyone who wants to improve their mental health and their life, even when they have limited options. (I could have lived without the section on egg-freezing, but to each her own.)

This book is wonderful. It is normalising of emotions and provides loads of help and tools in accessible and relatable ways. It really has changed my life.

The book is easy to read and backed with facts and easy to follow advice. Anyone should read it, single or not, because the advice it contains is what you need to be happy with your life, to find balance and appreciation. I've implemented all that there is here and I'm living in a different life, I'm more at peace and I'm happier and more attractive because of that. From this place of appreciation and abundance only great things can come.