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When you’re in a relationship with someone you really, really like, it can be easy to ignore the signs that he’s a bad boyfriend, even if it’s obvious to everyone else. Sometimes his mean/rude habits can start to feel normal after a while and you can start to second guess your first instincts that something’s not right.
But girl, you don’t deserve to be in a sucky relationship with a bad boyfriend! You deserve an awesome boyfriend who treats you right. If you sometimes find yourself wondering whether or not you have a terrible BF, you need to read this list of signs right now. Take a deep breath and really consider if your boyfriend is like this. If he exhibits more than a few signs, it may be time to kick him to the curb. Check out these signs that you have a bad boyfriend:
Your Friends and Family Hate Him
This is a huge sign. If one friend dislikes your BF, whatever - that may just be her thing. But if all of your friends and fam refuse to be around him or roll their eyes when you bring up this name, something's wrong. They want you to be happy and if they thought he was making you happy, they would at least make an effort. Source: ShutterStockHe Hates All Of His Ex-Girlfriends
If his last relationship ended on really bad terms and he's doesn't care very much for his ex, that's okay - it happens. But if he consistently trash talks every single girl he's ever dated, what do you think he's going to do to you if you two break up? It's a sign that he's just not mature. Source: ShutterStockHe Blames You For Everything
Everything is not all your fault. Your boyfriend should never be making you feel guilty for every single fight or blaming everything on you all the time. That's not cool! If he always finds a way to turn things around so that it's on you, run in other direction. Source: ShutterStockHe Refuses To Compromise
There's a difference between knowing what you want and being selfish. A relationship is a two-way street and if your BF can't compromise, he's not worth keeping around. If everything has to be his way all the time, that's a major warning sign that he's a bad boyfriend. Source: ShutterStockYou Guys Only Hang Out At Night
A healthy, loving relationship is not all about sex - that's what friends with benefits are for. If your dude is mysteriously only available Friday nights after 11 PM, that's not okay. He should be making time for you during the day and you guys should be doing more than just hooking up. Don't fall for the "I'm too busy" excuse. If he wants to see you, he will make time. Source: ShutterStockHe Has A Terrible Reputation
If whenever you bring up his name to a new person, they cringe and say something like, "Oh, I know that guy,"... something's not right. You should never judge someone based off of reputation alone, but if everyone but you seems to dislike your BF, there might be a pretty solid reason. It's definitely worth looking into. Source: ShutterStockHe's Kind Of Mean To You
Fights happen and sometimes couples are mean to each other. It's normal. But if your BF puts you down more constantly, that's not cool. He should be your support system, not someone who's always tearing you down! Don't let nasty comments slide by convincing yourself he didn't mean it. And if he verbally abuses you once in a while, that could very easily turn into all the time. Source: ShutterStockHe's Super Jealous
Trust is a huge part of every relationship. It's not "cute" if your boyfriend is jealous all the time - it shows that he doesn't trust you or it could even mean that he's doing something behind your back that he feels guilty for. Don't let him screen your calls, sneak through your texts or demand explanations for every dude you talk to. He needs to learn to trust you for the relationship to go anywhere. Source: ShutterStockHe's A Liar
Do you catch your boyfriend in a lot of "little" lies? Don't blow that stuff off. Your BF should be honest with you all the time, not just when he feels like it. Trust works both ways... how are you supposed to believe a total liar? Source: ShutterStockHe's Really Possessive and Always Discourages You
Your BF should never discourage you from doing something you really want to do, even if it doesn't involve him. If he never lets you go out with friends without him or if he doesn't support your decisions to follow your dreams because thinks it's lame, that's not cool. You don't deserve to be with someone who doesn't believe in you or doesn't push you to be the best you can be. Source: ShutterStockDo you think you have a bad boyfriend? What signs did I miss? Have you ever dated a really bad guy? Tell me in the comments.
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While some of these hold merit, some of these are total bs. Because I’ve been honest with my girlfriends, supportive, their friends and family like me but they all end up cheating on me… why not do an article about that? Top 10 reasons not to cheat on your bf.