You cook for him, clean for him, and sacrifice for him. There’s only one problem—in reality he’s your boyfriend, but in your mind, you’re already married.

When a woman falls in love, she will give it her all—even if she’s not getting anything in return, especially in the form of a ring! The moment of being fed up and realizing you are giving so much of yourself to someone who doesn’t give the same in return can be unmistakable and painful.

This is not a man-bashing book or a book for women uninterested in the truth. This is for women who look at their relationships with feelings of betrayal, pain, and emptiness and who want to make a change.

Don’t Be a Wife to a Boyfriend: 10 Lessons I Learned When I Was Single aims to help you on your journey to self-discovery and shows you that every relationship failure can offer a moment of truth and clarity. With humor, compassion, and the hard-earned knowledge of experience, Shonda tells you all the things your girlfriends are afraid to, and shares personal stories that will inspire you to live your best life no matter your relationship status.