After breaking up with her boyfriend following two years of painful relationship, Mandy decided to take a break and enjoy the joys of independent life. But she met with misunderstanding, sympathy, and comments like: “Don’t be upset—you’ll find someone soon.” But why does she necessarily have to find someone? Why should she feel ashamed of being alone? This book debunks the myth of a tragic, unhappy solitary life. How to answer questions from acquaintances who worry about you? How to use the breakup time to understand who you are and what you truly want from life? How to spend evenings alone with pleasure? How to learn to value yourself and not agree to anything except the very best?