About the book

Bradley Trevor Greive utilizes a signature blend of wildlife photography and concise captions to examine the difficulties of finding a compatible romantic partner. The book categorizes common dating failures through anthropomorphic imagery, comparing human courtship behaviors to the often awkward or aggressive rituals seen in the animal kingdom. By pairing black-and-white photos of distressed or eccentric animals with text about failed expectations and social anxiety, Greive identifies the specific physiological and psychological stress responses triggered by modern romance. The narrative focuses on the trial-and-error nature of selection and the biological impulse to find a mate despite repeated disappointment.

This volume serves readers who seek a humorous perspective on the frustrations of the dating market. It appeals to individuals dealing with the fatigue of social rejection or the physical toll of chronic stress related to interpersonal relationships. Readers walk away with a lighthearted framework for viewing their own romantic setbacks as part of a broader natural process. The book provides a method for using self-deprecating humor to manage the emotional highs and lows of the search for a permanent companion.

Details
Published
1975
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN
9780740724893
Language
EN

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