Okay, so, like, relationships, right? (Ugh, relationships!) We all crave em, kinda need em, but man, sometimes they feel like navigating a minefield. And certain types of people?
First off, (and this is a biggie), learn to spot the love bomber. You know, the person who, like, showers you with affection, gifts, compliments, practically declares their undying love like, a week into knowing you?
Then theres the "victim" (air quotes totally necessary). Everything is always someone elses fault. Their ex was crazy, their boss is unfair, their parents were awful – you get the picture? They never take responsibility for anything, and thats a huge problem. Because eventually, youll be the one to blame. Trust me on this one. Youll be the reason theyre unhappy, the reason they cant succeed, the reason, you know, the sky is blue. Okay, maybe not the sky thing, but you get my point.
Oh, and dont even get me started on the control freaks (shivers). These are the people who need to know where you are, who youre with, what youre doing, at all times. Theyll start small, like, casually asking about your schedule. Then it escalates. Before you know it, theyre dictating what you wear, who you can talk to, and basically running your life. Its suffocating, its unhealthy, and its definitely something you want to avoid like the plague. Like, seriously, quicker than me runnin from a spider.
Look, theres no foolproof way to guarantee youll never encounter these types of people. (Life isnt that simple, sadly). But learning to recognize the warning signs, trusting your gut, and setting healthy boundaries? Thats your best defense. And hey, if you do accidentally stumble into a relationship with one of these characters? Dont be afraid to cut your losses and get out of there! Your sanity is worth way more than trying to "fix" someone who doesnt want to be fixed, ya know? So good luck out there, and may the odds be ever in your favor of finding someone who isnt a walking, talking, relationship disaster waiting to happen. Believe me, they exist. (Somewhere. Hopefully).