Dee Salmin’s book could end relationships. And she’s happy about it
Dee Salmin's new book, It's Not Love, Actually, encourages women to prioritize themselves and reconsider traditional dating norms. She draws from personal experiences, including trauma and a life-changing car accident, to advocate for self-worth over relationship validation. Salmin wants her book to prompt reflection, even if it leads to relationship challenges.
- ▪Dee Salmin wrote a dating guide urging women to 'de-centre' men and focus on self-investment.
- ▪She struggled with being single and conforming to the 'cool girl' persona before gaining confidence through personal growth.
- ▪A serious car crash at 18 left her with long-term injuries and emotional pain when her partner abandoned her during recovery.
- ▪Salmin experienced sexual assault at 14 and later recognized its impact on her views about sex and relationships.
- ▪She embraces labels like 'feminist witch' and uses her platform to challenge societal expectations of women in relationships.
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Why Dee Salmin would rather be a 'feminist witch' than a 'cool girl'By David Marchesetriple j HackTopic:Dating15m ago15 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 2:01amDee Salmin says a car crash when she was 18 changed her outlook on life and love. (Supplied)In short: Dee Salmin is urging women to ditch traditional advice on dating and invest more in themselves. The broadcaster and podcast host has written a dating guide that calls on women to 'de-centre' men. abc.net.au/news/dee-salmin-love-life-being-single/106630382Link copiedShareShare articleDee Salmin laughs when asked whether she believes her new book will lead to relationship bust-ups around Australia."I low-key would love that!" the podcast host tells triple j hack."But it's not because I want to break people up."However, if reading it ……
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