Ahh, love. All at once exciting, nerve-wracking, and ... confusing. Local author Tonya Todd’s forthcoming interactive self-help book, 52 Love, aims to dispel said confusion, one week at a time. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, consider picking up a copy if you’re:
A couples newbie! This book is made for you. It’s full of suggestions for your first romantic rodeo, so to speak — from giving your partner your full attention to spicing up your budding intimate life. (Spoiler: the latter may involve bubble baths and food.) Read it all in one go for a megadose of relational how-to, or microdose it the way Todd intends by taking to heart one entry per week in a year.
A relationship struggler. I get it; it can be hard to remember your lover sometimes, especially as life and relationships get complicated (often simultaneously). Maybe you’re transitioning from a situationship to a commitment, getting back on the dating horse after a break, or simply score low in the “conscientiousness” category of the Big Five – hey, no shame in that! For you, a key feature of the book will be the reflection pages after each entry, which invite you to challenge pre-existing habits.
My first boyfriend.
Whether you’re trying to love the one you’re with, or loving the idea of getting with someone period, your boo will thank you.
52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits
by Tonya Todd
230 pages, $19.99
Accomplishing Innovation Press
