Books like Uncoupling by Diane Vaughan

A groundbreaking exploration of intimacy in intimate relationships for couples and families.

We enter our romantic relationships with great love, hope, and excitement -- we've found the 'one', so we plan and forge our futures together. But sometimes, for many different reasons, relationships come undone; they don't work out. Commonly, we view this as a personal failure, rather than an opportunity. And instead of honoring what we once meant to each other, we hoard bitterness and anger, stewing in shame and resentment. Sometimes even lashing out in destructive and hurtful ways, despite the fact that we're good people at heart. That's natural: we're almost biologically primed to respond this way. Yet there is another path to the end of a relationship -- one filled with mutual respect, kindness, and deep caring.Katherine Woodward Thomas's method, Conscious Uncoupling, provides the skills and tools for you to travel this challenging terrain.

Greg Behrendt knows that the one thing harder than realizing he's not that into you is finding the courage to walk away from the relationship. Complete with a workbook to help you put the crazy down on paper and not take it out into the world, this is a manual for getting over Mr. Wrong and reclaiming your inner Superfox. In the first few days or weeks after a breakup, you need to recognize that some things can't and shouldn't be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It's over for a reason, and deep down inside you probably know what that reason is. The goal is to help you turn your breakup into the event that changes your life for the better in ways you never dreamed possible.--From publisher description.

Greg Behrendt’s witty guide blends humor and practical advice to help you heal after a breakup, offering candid insights, Q&A segments, and game‑style tips for moving on and preserving friendships.