In desperate times, it can feel like any girlfriend is better than no girlfriend at all. Don’t be lulled into a toxic relationship by this attitude.

1. The Neighbor
You wave and exchange niceties every day. You pet-sit for each other. You crash each others’ parties. This is an easy trap in which to find yourself. She’s cute and convenient…why the heck not? Think back to your last girlfriend. Would you want to live next door to her after you broke her heart? Probably not. It would not only be awkward to see her every day, but think if you were to bring a new girl home sometime. Yikes.

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