“In our culture, many of us idealize love. We see it as some lofty cure-all for all of life's problems. Our movies and our stories and our history all celebrate it as life's ultimate goal, the final solution for all of our pain and struggle. And because we idealize love, we overestimate it. As a result, our relationships pay a price.”

American self-help author and blogger

Mark Manson is an American self-help author and blogger. He is known for writing about personal growth in a direct, unsentimental style. His work is centered on self-improvement and practical advice, which has made him a widely read voice in the self-help space. He writes for readers looking for straightforward reflections on life, values, and how to handle difficulty.