I Didn't Know I Needed This

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From TikTok star Eli Rallo comes an irreverent and laugh-out-loud funny exploration of modern dating, offering tips and survival-guide style rules for navigating romance. This book serves as a confidence booster for every girl, encouraging them to live life on their own terms. Eli, a social media sensation and a true romantic, shares her journey through the ups and downs of dating, from kissing frogs and sending risky DMs to forming lifelong friendships and learning to love oneself. In this candid look at dating as a young woman in today’s world of apps and social media, Eli outlines her rules for each stage of the dating lifecycle. She covers everything from being single and flirting to going on dates, having sex, falling in love, managing relationships, and coping with heartbreak. Readers will discover practical advice that has resonated with her over half a million TikTok followers, such as preparing for a first date like an athlete, trying out potential partners in various settings, and planning the second date while still on the first. With relatable stories of her own adventures and mishaps, Eli provides frank and humorous guidance, helping readers navigate dating with honesty and warmth, while imparting the advice they didn’t know they needed.