Exorcising Your Ex: How to Get Rid of the Demons of Relationships Past

by Elizabeth Kuster

Are you hurting from a recent breakup? Still pining for a guy you dated ten years ago? Here are surefire ways to demolish those demons of loves past—and still maintain your dignity and sense of humor.

This hilarious and eminently helpful collection of real-life tricks and techniques is like no other book of its kind. With cutting-edge wit, Elizabeth Kuster presents tried-and-true solutions from dozens of women who have survived the trauma of breaking up—clever (or desperate) methods for getting over guys who, for some silly reason, think they can live without you. In this book, you'll find:
An exclusive equation to help you recalculate your post-breakup recovery time.
How not to make your current boyfriend pay for what your ex did to you.
What to do with the ratty bathrobe your ex left hanging in your closet.
On-target lists of movies, books, and songs appropriate for each phase.
Quick fixes, harmless revenge tactics, and much, much more!

These sassy tales from the trenches will help you get over nagging negative memories quickly, effectively, painlessly. And failing that, they'll give you a few cheap laughs.

Genres: Relationships, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 1996

Reviews

[Rachel Farreny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book to any female currently going through a breakup or who has ever gone through a breakup. This book is a fun loving, laugh out loud grab reality by the balls breakup survival guide. Once I picked up this book I could not put it down. This book sends out a message that you are not alone and you AREN'T completely insane for the range of emotions that you go through. Even though my ex and I broke up almost a year ago I had so much fun reading this book of do's and dont's and laughing while looking back at the drama. The author of this book conducted research with numerous average women reflecting on past relationships in this witty easy to read book.

So ladies... if you are ready to exorcise your ex.. this is the book for you!!!!

[MediaMadame · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Going through a hard break up and it’s nice to know I’m not alone. Everything I’m feeling and going through is normal, I’m not crazy even if my ex think so. Some funny stories and great advice. Perfect for anyone struggling with heartbreak.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

How arrived: bought at Barnes and Noble
Why I picked it up: basically read half of it in the bookstore, knew I needed it
Expectations: high
Stars: five

This book is wonderful, despite its terrible title, trashy cover, and scary author picture. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of three and a half years and had taken a trip to give me something to do. Ended up in the self-help section of Barnes and Noble (no shame in checking it out!) and found this beauty. Oh my gosh. Initial discoveries: the first chapter is entitled ���The First Four Months: Welcome to Hell,��� and the author talked about possible mood swings by (rightly) telling me that occasionally I would feel very free. I would be delighted with myself, the world, and its endless possibilities. Then I would burst into tears.

I read on and kept discovering more that I loved. All in all, it has been very helpful in my mindset regarding what has happened. The author is a lot more bitter than I am and has had much worse experiences, but she hit the nail on the head enough times that I found it comforting. Portions of it have become a reading ritual for whenever I feel poorly.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is having trouble with a breakup, no matter what kind of relationship it was. It���s amazing that a book written in 1996 (there is a disconcerting mention of cassettes, but that���s about it) can be so dead-on���though I guess emotions don���t change much. Ah, sisterhood.

[Irish · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this book soo freaking much when I first read it. Because I did not get it.This is dating advice? I thought I'de prefer to remain ignorant and single is what I felt at first. When I look back now I laugh at myself.
Then I learned it was designed to make people feel better after a breakup. For that it was helpful because it cheered people up.Treat yourself and read it if you want to cheer yourself up. However, Im still not crazy about it and if your looking for practical advice look elsewhere.

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book but that could be because....I am going through a nasty divorce as I write this OR it could be because some of the advice in this book is solid and very helpful OR it could be because it made me laugh many many times. This author was hilarious but yet I caught the undercurrent of bitterness (this I know OH too well) and the hurt (the hell with that) so I did identify with all of it. A fun and fast read....and most importantly, it made me feel better!!

[Corey Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an ABSOLUTE MUST read for women going through heartbreak. When you feel like crying, it will make you get out all feelings of anger and find a way to laugh at the entire situation! I've had this on my shelf for years and read it over and over until I married!

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book YEARS ago after breaking up with my boyfriend. My best friend's father bought it for me. This was the funniest story ever about how to get rid of the past love demons.

[Meg Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, it really helped to put things in perspective for me after a nasty breakup a few years back.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and funny look at getting over past relationships.

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book....lots of humor mixed in with serious good advice and therapy...

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read. I laughed a lot.