MODERATELY CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

MODERATELY CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN: 9789715089852
Author: Dancing Snail
Illustrator: Dancing Snail
Translated by: Maria Concepcion Loren Chua
Published: 2020 (original), 2024 (English version)
Language: English
256 pages | 500 grams | 6 by 7.5 inches

Do you feel drained by your relationships with people? Do you want to let go of a toxic relationship but don’t know how? 

Moderately Close Relationships explores the necessity of maintaining a healthy distance in relationships and surrounding yourself with people you are comfortable with. This book delves into the concept of relationship detox for those feeling overwhelmed by interpersonal connections through three parts:

Part 1: Not So Near, yet Not So Far – Explores setting and respecting boundaries, and embracing a minimalistic approach to interpersonal connections.

Part 2: It’s Okay to Not Get Along with Everyone – Affirms the validity of not always being comfortable with people, advocating self-validation, and prioritizing personal well-being over pleasing others.

Part 3: People Always Need People – Acknowledges our inherent need for human connection while advocating for healthy connections with others, even when we may not always get along.

South Korea’s best-selling essay of 2020 is now available in English!

✨Second essay book by Dancing Snail, acclaimed author of the popular I’m Not Lazy. I’m On Energy Saving Mode, and illustrator of the global bestseller I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbeokki

✨Featuring relatable illustrations and practical relationship advice for people seeking freedom from the burden of relationships.

✨Translated into Japanese and Thai

Whether it's learning to say no when needed or embracing solitude without guilt, this book serves as a guide for those seeking balance and moderation in their interactions with people. Moderately Close Relationships is a must-read for anyone looking to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections in their lives.

“Not too much, not too far, not too cold, not too hot. Let's become a 'relationship nomad' who 'moderately' moves to a form of a relationship that is more comfortable for us, depending on the situation.”