Love the One You're With [Paperback]

How do you know if you've foundthe one? Can you really love the one you're with when you can't forgetthe one who got away?

Emily Giffin, author of theNew York Timesbestselling novelsSomething Borrowed,Something Blue, andBaby Proof, poses these questionsand many morewith her highly anticipated, thought-provoking new novelLove the One You're With.

Ellen and Andy's first year of marriage doesn't justseemperfect, it is perfect. There is no question how deep their devotion is, and how naturally they bring out the best in each other. But one fateful afternoon, Ellen runs into Leo for the first time in eight years. Leo, the one who brought out the worst in her. Leo, the one who left her heartbroken with no explanation. Leo, the one she could never quite forget. When his reappearance ignites long-dormant emotions, Ellen begins to question whether the life she's living is the one she's meant to live. At once heartbreaking and funny,Love the One You're Withis a tale of lost loves and found fortunesand will resonate with anyone who has ever wonderedwhat if.

1. Ellen and Leo's meeting at the crosswalk is accidentalor it is fate? Do you believe in fate or destiny? How have fate and destiny played a role in your own life?

2. After running into Leo on the street, Ellen becomes very preoccupied with thoughts of him. Do you think that this is a normal reaction to running into someone you once loved? Do you feel that it is okay to maintain relationships with exes? Explain.

3. The Grahams' world is vastly different from the world in which Ellen grew up. Would you be attracted to the Grahams' world? Do you feel that a desire to leave Ellen's roots behind played a role in her initial friendship with Margot? Do you think it is possible to maintain a close friendship with someone from a much different background? Why or why not?

4. In many ways, Andy seems to be an ideal husbalƒ5