Cringe-Worthy Yet Cathartic

"What Was I Thinking?" delivers exactly what its title promises - a cringe-worthy yet cathartic collection of dating disasters that will make you feel infinitely better about your own romantic mishaps. Through 58 brutally honest accounts, women bare their souls about the red flags they ignored, the warning signs they dismissed, and the moments that made them ask "what was I thinking?" From the woman who dated a guy living in his mother's basement (who turned out to be married) to another who stuck with a boyfriend who insisted on speaking only in movie quotes, these stories range from laugh-out-loud funny to genuinely jaw-dropping. Editors Dubelman and Davilman have curated a perfect mix of relatable foibles and truly outrageous situations. The book's strength lies in its raw authenticity - these aren't polished rom-com plots but rather messy, real-life experiences told with remarkable candor. Each story feels like a late-night confession from your most honest friend. The writers don't shy away from acknowledging their own role in these romantic train wrecks, making the collection both entertaining and oddly enlightening. Perfect for anyone who's ever ignored their gut instinct in matters of the heart, this book serves as both comic relief and cautionary tale. It reminds us that sometimes the best thing about bad relationships is the stories we get to tell afterward. A quick, engaging read that will have you alternately cringing and cackling - and possibly reconsidering some of your own dating choices.