Moving On: Dump Your Relationship Baggage and Make Room for the Love of Your Life

by Russell Friedman, John W. James

In this groundbreaking book, authors Russell Friedman and John W. James show readers how to move on from their unsuccessful past relationships and finally find the love of their lives. Demonstrating revolutionary ideas that have worked for thousands of their clients at the Grief Recovery Institute, Friedman and James give readers the strategies they need to effectively mourn the loss of the relationship, while opening themselves up to love in the future. With compassionate guidance, Friedman and James help readers to close a chapter of their romantic past so that they can be ready to begin again.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Relationships, Psychology

232 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2006

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok....Before you laugh and say,"She really read that?! And she admits it?!"

Yes, I did, and I do. Let me tell you a hopefully, brief story.

I fell madly in love with a guy when I was nineteen. We dated a few times over a five year period. The logistics of it are too long, and personal, but, the main thing is....he really, really hurt me. In fact, I didn't even want to get married because of the things he said to me. No, it wasn't abuse....just things which made me realize...He lied to me for five years about how he felt.

I was really hurt, and I needed something to help me, since my friends didn't think it was a big deal, and quite honestly, I didn't think they would get it in the first place. Sorry, but it's true. I went to my local bookstore, and found this book. I bought a journal to do the exercises, too. I did them every night before bed.

I used to wake up, dreading everyday because I always thought of....him....always...him. As I progressed, I realized a lot of things about me, my relationship, and ultimately I did want to get married, but to someone who deserved me.

This book really helped me find out what I really want in someone, where I have gone wrong in the past, and many, many other things. Around the time I finished, I met my now husband. I utilized what I had gained from this book, and I believe that is why my relationship with him became successful. I credit this book for helping me move on, like the title says, so I could invest myself into someone who loves me and I love in return, instead of being in love with the past.

[Bridgett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great ideas on projects to help come to terms with your lost love.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really helped me to get a good hold on the past, deal with it, and then let it go.

[Tamsen E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful book by the founders of the Grief Recovery Institute - but my least favourite of the ones they have published. As a woman, I find the stories about relationships not that relatable as most are told from a male perspective, and so this book doesn't help me feel less alone in my struggles and grief as the other books. I'm hoping that men find it more useful, although I'm not sure how many men read books like this!

[Maya Short · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book well enough. I felt like this would have been more helpful following an immediate breakup because while I resonated with their stories of emotional distress following a breakup, they feel a little far away. I really enjoyed the exercises and recommend anyone this book solely for those. I know I’ll return to this book just for those. I just felt the anecdotal sections were lengthy and losing interest.

[Jeaux Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a kind and beautiful book that not only explains how we carry emotional pain and baggage into each of our romantic relationships, but teaches you how to finally resolve and release it.

I admit, as an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, I'm biased. But the simplified explanation of the Grief Recovery Method in Moving On truly works.

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book on processing and moving through loss by taking actionable steps for closure.

[Taeryn Rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only read this because I had it on my bookshelf from when I did the grief recovery training (and I need it for my goodreads challenge lol)

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very useful book with helpful advice and writing/journaling exercises to help you work through old relationship "baggage" and make room for newer, healthier relationships.

[Daniela Bosque · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

The author of the Grief Handbook, wrote this book. Easy to read. Makes you think and move on with life.