How to Leave Your Psychopath

Recognize the markers of a toxic relationship with this pragmatic and darkly funny guide from comedian Maddy Anholt.

**Funny, judgement-free and full of brilliant first-hand advice, this empowering guide will help anyone ditch their controlling partner to find freedom and happiness.

'Will help so many learn to recognize what an abusive relationship is' - Mel B, Patron of Women's Aid**

Are you forever finding yourself in the stranglehold of controlling companions? Well, fear not, because once you've finished reading this book, you'll be able to wave ta-ta to unhappy and unhealthy relationships for good. Consider me the Psycho Sprucer, Bad Boy Buster, the Hot Mess Assessor - ready to leave your love life sparkling.

How to Leave Your Psychopath is a candid account of the complex, subtle nature of coercive control and abusive relationships from comedian Maddy Anholt, who - until her eyes were opened - had spent her entire dating life trapped in them.

Relatable and accessible, the book covers all the common techniques these toxic twerps use to exert control, including gaslighting, breadcrumbing and negging. This book is the ultimate handbook to help you see and respond to red flags, recognize controlling traits, and learn to give any prospective date a score on Maddy's unique 'Psychometer', from super-empath to psychopath.

Vitally, by interweaving psychological insight and autobiographical anecdotes, Maddy shows you the road to self-discovery, leading you on the path to safer dating and a healthier, more joyful life.

'I read it all in one sitting, it is brilliant! This book is so relatable and Maddy's funny and engaging approach starts serious conversations' - Teresa Parker, Women's Aid

A humorous take on a serious subject: the insidious and dangerous effect of the controlling men who destroy the physical and mental well being of the women they seek to diminish.

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Maddy Anholt is a comedian, actor, writer and Women's Aid Ambassador. She has appeared in sitcoms for BBC One, BBC Three, ITV and Channel 4. She’s had four sell-out solo comedies at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Latitude Festival and the Soho Theatre. Maddy wrote and starred in a comedy for BBC Radio 4, has amassed over seven million views for her sketches and is a regular guest on BBC Radio 2 and ITV's This Morning. She has also written for a multitude of national publications including The Guardian and The Telegraph and is a motivational speaker, specializing in confidence-building and the empowerment of women. Red Flags is her first book.

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How to Leave Your Psychopath is a candid account of the bizarre and frightening world of coercive control and abusive relationships from a woman who, until her eyes were opened, had spent her entire dating life trapped in them. This accessible book will cover all types of toxic relationships as well as the route to self-discovery, how to see and respond to red flags, safe dating, recognizing controlling traits, distinguishing narcissistic and psychopathic personality types and all that lies in-between.

Narcissists are smooth operators, master manipulators and they take advantage of the kindness, trust and goodwill of their prey. This empowering guide by comedian Maddy Anholt, who has been through the mill, will help anyone ditch their controlling partner and find freedom and happiness alone.