Is it possible to tell if it is love or lust? How important is sex in a relationship? Why do break-ups hurt so much? How often should you message a person you fancy? How do you tell if someone is too young or too old for you?
When it comes to relationships, these are the questions that most of us ponder. No matter how young or old we are, we are all looking for ways to make our relationships better. The best way to do that is to understand what makes us behave the way we do.
Why We Love the Way We Do is a collection of essays on relationships based on Preeti Shenoy's hugely popular columns in a national daily, in which the bestselling novelist discusses some of these issues and questions that people in relationships, or those hoping to be in one, face. The topics range from those particular to our modern, technology-filled world (how to move from an online relationship to a real-life one, how to find and keep love online, whether casual sex is worth the effort or not) to those immortal issues (such as how men and women communicate differently, how to deal with a broken heart and how jealousy ruins a relationship) that trouble every heart.
Filled with wonderful insights, sharp observations, humour and real-life examples, and written in her trademark lucid style, Preeti Shenoy brings to this book a perceptiveness about love and friendship that has made her the country's highest-selling woman writer.
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Preeti Shenoy is one of India's highest-selling authors, with over a million books sold across eighteen bestselling titles. Known for her accessible yet profound storytelling, she explores complex themes including mental health, gender inequality, relationships and socio-economic divides with sensitivity and insight.
Featured on Forbes's list of influential Indian celebrities, Preeti has represented India at prestigious international literature festivals in Birmingham, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Her accolades include the Popular Choice Fiction Award (2021) from The Times of India's AutHer Awards, Amazon India's Most Popular Self-Help Book of 2021, and the Business Excellence Award from the New Delhi Institute of Management.
Preeti is a monthly columnist with The Indian Express and has contributed to the Financial Chronicle. An artist and long-distance runner, Preeti brings the same discipline, curiosity and resilience to her creative life that define her work. She lives in Bengaluru.