What Was I Thinking?: 58 Bad Boyfriend Stories

The stories you are about to read are true. Often hilarious and always relatable, they all describe the moment when good sense and simple self-respect triumph over the human need to be loved—or, at least, the need to be with a particular man. The relationship may not last beyond lunch, or it may linger for weeks, months, or even years. But inside, you know: it’s over. Contributors include:

Francesca Lia Block

Bonnie Bruckheimer

Cindy Chupack

Kate Coe

Melinda Culea

Carrie Fisher

Wendy Hammers

Nicole Hollander

Maira Kalman

Lisa Napoli

Lynn Snowden Picket

Mimi Pond

Rachel Resnick

Penny Stallings

Laurie Winer

Amy Wruble

Whether the story is funny, sad, poignant, sweet, or just plain psychotic—we bet you can’t read just one.