Quotes by Greg Behrendt

“Turning a breakup into a break-over ... We want women to know that as bad as it can be, it can also be an opportunity to reinvent yourself.”

“The whole point of the book is to say, Youre not alone. We get it, ... For me, a breakup changed my entire life. I was a mess. I really got rocked, and I ended up turning it into a positive thing.”

“I dont have to edit myself, ... I get to be me, warts and all, and thats ultimately what people want, and to trust each other implicitly.”

“Its the prettiest place on the planet, ... My childhood was like a dream. Its like the last Mayberry.”

“Its your version of whatever that is. We use those words because they are kind of empowering. Try to get back into your life and get back on track with dreams you have. Theres nothing more attractive than a person who likes herself.”

“Can you deep fry the bacon? Oh how I wish you would...”

“I like the idea that when a guy comes over to the house, I get to say I wrote the book.”

“Its the prettiest place on the planet, ... My childhood was like a dream. Its like the last Mayberry.”

“Send her a quick note while youre stuck in a long meeting. A lighthearted chat definitely makes the time go faster.”

“Theres nothing wrong with sending a quick note if youre busy or just want to flirt, but its hard to have any real interaction over text. In the buffet of communication, text messaging should be a side dish, not the entree.”

If he’s not calling you, it’s because you are not on his mind. If he creates expectations for you, and then doesn’t follow through on little things, he will do same for big things. Be aware of this and realize that he’s okay with disappointing you. Don’t be with someone who doesn’t do what they say they’re going to do. If he’s choosing not to make a simple effort that would put you at ease and bring harmony to a recurring fight, then he doesn’t respect your feelings and needs. “Busy” is another word for “asshole.” “Asshole” is another word for the guy you’re dating. You deserve a fcking phone call.

Im about to make a wild, extreme and severe relationship rule: the word busy is a load of crap and is most often used by assholes. The word busy is the relationship Weapon of Mass Destruction. It seems like a good excuse, but in fact in every silo you uncover, all youre going to find is a man who didnt care enough to call. Remember men are never to busy to get what they want.

Heres something else to think about: calling when you say youre going to is the very first brick in the house you are building of love and trust. If he cant lay this one stupid brick down, you aint never gonna have a house baby, and its cold outside.

Let’s start with this statistic: You are delicious. Be brave, my sweet. I know you can get lonely. I know you can crave companionship and sex and love so badly that it physically hurts. But I truly believe that the only way you can find out that there’s something better out there is to first believe there’s something better out there. What other choice is there?

You picked a lemon, throw it away lemonade is overrated. Freaks should remain at the circus, not in your apartment. You already have one asshole. You don’t need another. Make a space in your life for the glorious things you deserve. Have faith.

When it comes to men, deal with them as they are, not how you’d like them to be.

I believe in love the verb, not the noun.

There will never be a good time, financially, to get married, unless youre Shaq or Ray Romano. But somehow people manage. If your man is using money as an excuse not to marry you, its your relationship thats insecure, not his bank account.

Were taught that in life, we should try to look on the bright side. Not in this case. In this case, assume rejection first. Assume youre the rule, not the exception. Its liberating. But we also know its not an easy concept. -Hes not just into you

Busy is another word for asshole. Asshole is another word for the guy youre dating.