Honestly? Same.

Whether you are navigating family drama, workplace nonsense, romantic chaos, friendship confusion, or the general hell of other people, this book offers plenty of disillusionment to go around. The good news is that it is hilarious disillusionment.

Tarnowski’s second collection features new and exclusive affirmations, along with dozens of transformed and previously unpublished fan favorites from his popular Instagram account. In addition, the book organizes its wisdom into eight relatable everyday subjects, including Daily Motivation, Work, Success, and Other People. Each section goes deeper with a funny, clear-eyed short essay that adds even more context to the wonderfully underwhelming human experience.

The book also features Tarnowski’s own photography. The result is sharp, visual, and extremely relatable. These are not glittery promises about becoming your best self overnight. Instead, they are pithy consolations for surviving the day with your dignity mostly intact.

Moreover, the jacket folds out into a motivational poster. Display it wherever disappointment may strike. Your desk will love it. Your bathroom wall may need it.

Most importantly, Sorry in Advance for Making Things Weird reminds us that it is okay to not be okay. It also reminds us that people may say they support your feelings, then immediately ask you to feel better. This book pushes back against that exhausting “positive vibes only” mindset with honesty, humor, and a healthy amount of emotional side-eye.

Why We Love It

• Written by national bestselling author Dave Tarnowski.
• Created by the visionary behind @DisappointingAffirmations.
• Includes new and exclusive disappointing affirmations.
• Features transformed and unpublished fan favorites.
• Covers eight relatable everyday subjects, including sections on Daily Motivation, Work, Success, and Other People.
• Combines photo-illuminated affirmations with observational essays.
• Offers a funny alternative to toxic positivity.
• Includes a fold-out motivational poster on the book jacket.
• Makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who is tired of pretending everything is fine.
• Perfect for fans of witty humor, honest feelings, and delightful disappointment.

So, if life is handing you lemons, this book will not insist you make lemonade. It may simply suggest sitting down, having a snack, and admitting that lemons are kind of a lot.