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I Didn't Know I Needed This
Eli Rallo
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TikTok sensation Eli Rallo's Publisher's Weekly bestseller delivers raw dating wisdom for the social media age. With cult-like devotion from readers who'd "sell their soul to read it again," this guidebook redefines self-love and relationship boundaries when swipes determine our romantic fate.

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What if I told you that the person who might save you from endless bad dates, toxic relationships, and crushing self-doubt isn't a therapist, a self-help guru, or even a romantic partner-but someone who simply decided to stop pretending she had it all figured out? When faced with the choice between becoming a "real journalist" and staying authentic online, one decision led to 722,000 people calling a stranger "Mom" in their DMs. This isn't about viral fame or perfectly curated advice. It's about something we're all desperately seeking: permission to be messy, confused, and still worthy of love. Through raw stories of heartbreak, awkward dates, and the slow journey to self-acceptance, we discover that the most revolutionary act might be admitting we're all just figuring it out as we go-and that's exactly enough.

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The Addiction We Don't Talk About and the Digital Cure That Makes It Worse

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First Impressions, Nacho Philosophy, and What Early Dates Actually Reveal

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When Chemistry Isn't Enough: Building Something Real Beyond the Butterflies

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The Muscle Memory of Heartbreak: How Pain Teaches Us to Love Better

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The Love That Stays: Why Friends Are Our Real Soulmates

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