

It might feel super-flattering that he thinks you're prettier than all these other women or smarter than all these other women, but if he says things like this or like, "I'm so glad you're not like other girls," that's a sign he's actually just sexist. If he makes a habit of comparing you to other women, even if it's to say that you're better or prettier than them. There's nothing more frustrating than feeling like your problems are insignificant because he can one-up all your problems.Ħ. Long-term, you want to be with someone who doesn't just take your problems away from you, you want to be with someone who helps you work through them and grow. This isn't empathy, it's like reading off a "how to make someone feel OK" script, and it's bullshit. He says things like, "Oh, I know exactly how you feel," when you come to him with a super-real problem. At first it seems nice - he wants to make sure you're having a good time! But if a guy can't learn to relax and let you have well-deserved time out with friends you've had longer than you've known him, he's not being sweet. When he texts you while you're out with friends, and then keeps texting and keeps texting and keeps texting, until your phone is basically nonstop vibrating. Why else do you think pizza bagels exist?Ĥ. Seemingly good but actually bad because LOL, you'll literally never meet any of his friends, and why is he keeping you a secret? When someone actually likes and respects you as a person and doesn't feel somehow bad about being with you, they want to introduce you to other people they like. When he only wants to hang out if it's intimate sexy time just one-on-one, like your relationship is just a string of cute dates. He's not going to react well when his "perfect girlfriend" fucks up or shows an imperfect side.ģ.

This sucker is putting you on a pedestal - he thinks you're superhuman, and even if you are a total badass, everyone has their low moments. What's wrong with this, right? It should be a compliment. When he smiles and says things like, "You're perfect," like you're his personal Barbie doll.

And that's bad, because it puts him a few rungs above you on the humanity ladder. Sometimes they say it lovingly, like, "You crazy girl," or lightly, like, *sigh* "You're too much sometimes." But after a while, you'll actually start to feel crazy. He fondly calls you "crazy" or "too much," like he's so chill and you aren't. There are some telltale markers of trouble, and if you spot enough of them, bail on that relationship - it isn't going anywhere good.ġ. But there's a difference between a caring boyfriend, and a guy who's actually jealous and controlling. It's really great when you feel like you're with a guy who thinks you're, like, the best ever and is super-attentive and loves spending a ton of time with you.
