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Home • Relationships

13 Reasons You Can Do Better Than Him, Girl

If he checks off too many boxes on this list, please let him go.
By Charli Penn and Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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It’s Time For a Real Talk Moment

If he checks off too many boxes on this list, please let him go.

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Reason #1

Your mom really doesn’t like him – like at all.

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Reason #2

Your girlfriends hang up when his name comes up.

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Reason #3

Other couple friends always “cancel” on your double dates at the last minute.

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Reason #4

You worry about what outfit he’ll show up in.

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Reason #5

He’d rather text than call.

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Reason #6

You talk more about his “potential” than his present situation.

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Reason #7

You sound more like his mother than his girlfriend.

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Reason #8

He doesn’t have a savings account.

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Reason #9

Your best guy friend doesn’t approve either.

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Reason #10

You were second-guessing him on the first date, but you decided to “give it a try.”

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Reason #11

Guy time trump date night every time.

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Reason #12

He has yet to refer to you as his “everything” or “queen.”

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Reason #13

He’s never spent money on your happiness.

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