Unlike the subtle art of not giving a Fu*k this book is a complete no-no in my opinion. The major problem with this book is that it consists mostly of psychological / relationship advice from someone who is not a psychologist or a relationship counsellor, who goes on discussing case studies in a podcast style trying to expand on issues by coining his own terms/ making up conundrums, paradoxes etc. Though the author tries to put forward his thoughts on sexism, stereotypes etc However,at these poi...

Some people took issue that Mark isn't a therapist and he's giving advice, but I don't think that therapists are exclusively able to provide relationship advice. Mark is a life coach and has spent many years growing as a relationship life coach specifically. I may not ALWAYS agree with the advice he has given, but it was interesting to listen to and I was able to take away some new information. I also find the lives of relationships that other people experience rather interesting, so if that's t...

This audiobook is a collection of short dialogues between Mark and 5 participants seeking advice on their current relationships. Mark coaches them and provides commentary on common mistakes and their mitigation strategies.The fact that you can hear the participants talk about their initial struggles and their journey towards healthier dating life makes the experience quite engaging. However, it is a very short book (maybe too short to my taste), so don't expect an in-depth analysis.

Love is Not Enough is an Audible Original audiobook about navigating romantic relationships, which was the free featured Book of the Month recently. It’s about 7 & 1/2 hours long and I listened to it while gardening and on the treadmill. It’s not something I would’ve bought, I’m not much into self-help books, but I was curious as the author/narrator/interviewer also wrote The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** which I haven’t read but has been a major bestseller. I found it surprisingly easy to lis...

The work of relationships never gets over. It just gets easier.

It was hard to feel okay about this "audiobook", which feels more like a serial radio drama/podcast than an actual book. The advice that Manson gives is problematic, given his admission that he has no qualifications whatsoever to give it. It is very different to his previous work (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and Everything is F*cked), and Love is Not Enough definitely ranks as one of my least favourite reads of 2020. I decided to listen to it because I wanted something relatively short

Thanks to Amazon, I got this one as a free read in December. More a longform podcast than an audiobook, 'love is not enough' is the peek behind the therapy curtain with issues we're all familiar with. There's pearls of wisdom in there and so I enjoyed it.

This book would have made a perfect podcast. I am a big sucker for podcasts and for Mark Manson's sense of humor. So, this interview like audiobook was a definite treat. Yet, I am not able to consider this as a book. I am clearly on a fence, lol. The stories were of different kinds and I really liked the fact that they were not scripted or painted too beautifully. The conversations were raw and real. This is really a good listen for people who are in confused relationships.

I love Mark. I absolutely adore him. I have read Everything is f*cked twice over. But this book was not worth the dollars I paid audible. Its a love podcast where Mark speak to chose individuals from diverse age groups and backgrounds with different romantic problems and tries to give insights into modern relationships. My biggest peeve with this one was how the author makes sweeping generalizations based on a handful of experiences. I didn't learn anything new. It was repetitive in parts. Just

I downloaded this book as a free audio, and purely because it was relatively short and I needed one more book for my Goodreads challenge. I’ve had the Subtle Art... sitting unread on my bookshelf since it first hit the bestsellers list. Unread because I haven’t been reading much in recent years, and also because the only people who have recommended it to me are men. Nothing against recommendations from men, just that it’s a self help book and I haven’t heard any women proclaim it’s worth - I’m r...

Such a meeeeh “book”. I would have dropped it but there was just so much time in this quarantine I listened to it till the end. Imagine a radio show where a host is not a psychologist but gives people relationship advice. Don’t buy it, don’t listen to it just don’t waste time.

***4.5 stars*** So I've never actually read a book by Mark Manson before but I've seen his various Youtube videos, and I really enjoy his refreshing perspective on life. And yes, I am perfectly aware I DO need to read "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck", because I tend to give a f*ck about everything. That being said, I was intrigued by this project he did with Audible. Before he wrote books, he gave relationship advice on a blog that did quite well. He's not a trained therapist or psychiatris...

It gave me a podcast vibe rather than a book... It wasn't very comfortable to listen to...I would give it 2 stars out of 5.

This is an interesting enough book as Manson interviews a number of very different people with the same problem, that they are struggling to have a meaningful relationship. I am sure Manson does a lot of research, but be comes across as an enthusiastic amateur, and he seems to filter everything through the matrix of a power struggle. Are you gaining over yourself, or is someone else gaining it over you? I feel like this mindset views the world too individualistically & has the effect of making e...

Far from stereotypical mottos that love is everything, this audiobook/podcast puts lights upon the subcategories of what all of us know as love in a relationship.Honestly, frankness to ourselves and our significant other, avoidance of living in our head and fantasizing and overthinking, acknowledgment that if something happened too many times, it's not going to happen again and many more... We are not the only people going through this shit-show.

Great listen as an audible freebie whilst waiting for my next monthly credit. Every relationship detailed had its own faults, wonders and misgivings, which was impactful in adding the human aspect to the audiobook. This would’ve been a great podcast listen with each person given their own series / episode. A really easy listen which didn’t take too long to complete.

Another interesting project from Manson, however, this one was an uncomfortable listen. He shares a series of interviews with anonymous participants about their lives and messy situations with love in order to make sweeping conclusions about life and relationships.

Valuable and deeply enjoyable listen for anyone whose love life isn't all there. Also for people who enjoy listening in on private conversations.This Audible production shines a light on common relationship issues such as a failure to set boundaries, mistaking drama for love, unhealthy fantasising, fear of loneliness, avoiding expressing your true self, anxiety around expressing needs, and the narcissist/co-dependent dynamic - all in a very relatable, intimate and interesting way. The bottom lin...

So, this felt more like listening to a podcast than a book, an all-round unique, beautiful project.Listening to what others go through, always gives me a different perspective, another lens at which to observe what I personally go through. Found the conversations honest, intimate and heart-warming. The participants were quite brave, and through their seamingly little but meaningful progress, I couldn't help but smile.

Nicely done! Interesting, real people's stories are spilled out in an interview format and romantic relationship patterns and dysfunctions are analyzed along the way. The stories can be interesting and provide perspective for anyone putting their own relationships under microscope. I liked it. Light, entertaining read with a few nuggets here and there for anyone looking to improve their relationships with their romantic interests.