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How to Date a Psychopath is an honest memoir about relationships, emotional survival and learning to recognise the difference between being needed and being loved.
Written with dark humour and emotional clarity, Orla Ashe explores the family patterns, difficult relationships and experiences that shaped what once felt familiar.
This is not a traditional dating guide. It is a personal journey through grief, self-awareness and the gradual process of building a life that finally feels like her own.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few helpful answers about the book, its themes and where readers will be able to find it.
This is not a manual for finding the perfect relationship. It is an honest examination of the patterns that can shape what we accept, repeat and mistake for love.
01 Is this book a dating guide?
No. Despite its title, How to Date a Psychopath is not a dating manual. It is a memoir about relationships, childhood survival patterns, self-awareness and the gradual process of recovery.
02 Is the book fiction or memoir?
It is a memoir shaped by lived experiences, personal memories and reflection. Orla Ashe looks back at the people, choices and emotional patterns that influenced different stages of her life.
03 Does the book contain difficult material?
The memoir explores difficult family experiences, unhealthy relationships, emotional manipulation, grief and recovery. These subjects are approached with sensitivity, reflection and dark humour rather than graphic detail.
04 Who is this book for?
It is for readers interested in memoir, women’s lives, family patterns, difficult relationships, therapy and personal growth. It may especially resonate with anyone who has questioned why emotional intensity once felt like love.
05 Where will I be able to buy the book?
The book will be available to order directly through this website and on Amazon. Purchase links will be added as soon as each edition becomes available.
