Learning to Be Yourself: Lessons from Going Solo

  Abby Rosmarin who has spent the last nine years as a professional writer joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship Channel. She is the author of The Ballerina’s Guide to Boxing, Venom, and other independently-published works. Her new book is The Year of Dating Myself: How My Solo Tour Healed More Than Just My Heartbreak. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Abby Rosmarin discuss the following:

1. After many disastrous relationship attempts, what finally pushed you to reevaluate your romantic expectations?
2. What did it feel like when you first began going out solo?
3. For someone who has never dined alone at a restaurant, what tips can you offer?
4. What are some of the things you discovered about yourself that you hadn’t realized before?
5. What role did your platonic relationships play in your life during this time?
6. What was the impact of the actual writing of your book, The Year of Dating Myself?
7. What did you mean when you said “being single with cats beats being alone with a man!”? 

Abby Rosmarin has spent the last nine years as a professional writer. Her work has been featured on HuffPost, Bustle, Thought Catalog, Elite Daily, The Bangalore Review, Chaleur Magazine, Hello Giggles, Elephant Journal, Literally Darling, and more. A former model and current grad student, Abby has navigated through the highs and lows of trauma recovery, self-discovery, and becoming comfortable with one’s own company. She is the author of The Ballerina’s Guide to Boxing, Venom, and other independently-published works. Her new book is The Year of Dating Myself: How My Solo Tour Healed More Than Just My Heartbreak (July 8, 2025). Website: https://abbyrosmarin-author.com Social Media Links: Instagram: @abbyrosmarin People also listened to this: The Unseen Threat to Patient Privacy: Your Printers