I Didn't Know I Needed This by Eli Rallo Summary
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TikTok sensation Eli Rallo's Publisher's Weekly bestseller delivers raw dating wisdom for the social media age. With cult-like devotion from readers who'd "sell their soul to read it again," this guidebook redefines self-love and relationship boundaries when swipes determine our romantic fate.
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When Life Doesn't Come With Instructions
What if I told you that the person who might save you from endless bad dates, toxic relationships, and crushing self-doubt isn't a therapist, a self-help guru, or even a romantic partner-but someone who simply decided to stop pretending she had it all figured out? When faced with the choice between becoming a "real journalist" and staying authentic online, one decision led to 722,000 people calling a stranger "Mom" in their DMs. This isn't about viral fame or perfectly curated advice. It's about something we're all desperately seeking: permission to be messy, confused, and still worthy of love. Through raw stories of heartbreak, awkward dates, and the slow journey to self-acceptance, we discover that the most revolutionary act might be admitting we're all just figuring it out as we go-and that's exactly enough.
The Addiction We Don't Talk About and the Digital Cure That Makes It Worse
The Low-Stakes Magic of Making Someone Feel Seen
First Impressions, Nacho Philosophy, and What Early Dates Actually Reveal
When Chemistry Isn't Enough: Building Something Real Beyond the Butterflies
The Muscle Memory of Heartbreak: How Pain Teaches Us to Love Better
The Love That Stays: Why Friends Are Our Real Soulmates
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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