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I Wasn't Trying to Control... I Was Trying
Paperback
Publisher: Mourad Errahla
Published: Apr 15 2026
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.23 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
He believed he was being logical.
She felt controlled.
I Wasn't Trying to Control... I Was Trying to Understand is a deeply psychological romance that explores the fragile line between love and misunderstanding. Through raw conversations, emotional distance, and painful silence, this story reveals how good intentions can slowly destroy a relationship.
Told from a male perspective, the novel follows a man who analyzes everything-every word, every reaction, every silence-convinced that understanding is the key to saving love. But as the relationship collapses, he is forced to confront a disturbing question: can logic become a form of emotional pressure?
This is not just a love story. It is an introspective journey into overthinking, communication failure, emotional disconnection, and the hidden ways people hurt each other without meaning to.
For readers who enjoy psychological fiction, realistic romance, and deep emotional storytelling, this novel offers a powerful and unsettling reflection on modern relationships.
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