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The cost of staying

Letters to Habibi I never sent

Asma Asfour

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English
Asma Asfour
25 January 2026
The Cost of Staying: Letters to Habibi I Never Sent is a work of literary nonfiction that examines the psychological cost of remaining in a relationship long after it begins to erode one's sense of self.

Written as a series of unsent letters, the book traces the internal progression of a woman navigating emotional unavailability, manipulation, and prolonged ambiguity disguised as love. Rather than recounting events for drama or catharsis, the narrative dissects patterns-how words replace action, how silence becomes survival, and how self-doubt slowly takes the place of clarity.

Grounded in psychological insight but written in accessible, reflective prose, this book explores cognitive dissonance, intermittent reinforcement, and the quiet mechanisms by which people adapt to instability. Each chapter captures a distinct psychological state, revealing how endurance is often mistaken for loyalty, and understanding mistaken for love.

This is not a romance, a memoir of heartbreak, or a self-help manual. It is a study of cost: the cost of staying when leaving feels like failure, the cost of hoping when evidence contradicts hope, and the cost of negotiating one's worth downward in order to remain connected.

The Cost of Staying is for readers seeking clarity rather than consolation-for those who want language for experiences they could feel but not yet name.
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Imprint:   Asma Asfour
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   122g
ISBN:   9798233956157
Pages:   98
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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