Important Things to Know Before Starting a New Relationship

Bad relationships are a dime a dozen, in fact most of us will never know what it's like to be in a romantic relationship that's truly satisfying. We settle for less, believing there's nothing better out there or at least not for us. Women as a species devalue themselves more than any other creature on the planet. No matter how stupid, fat or ugly you think you are-you deserve to be loved, happy, and treated kindly and with respect. If you catch yourself getting involved with a man that suffers from any of the following qualities…get out while you still can!

1) He Wants to Commit too Quickly: A desperate man seeking a woman to attach himself to. You don't want to be that woman.

2) He's an Addict: Drugs and Alcohol addicts are out of the question when it comes to relationships. You can't help him and you can't save him. Point him in the direction of a local recovery center and never look back.

3) He's Possessive: Be really careful with this one, jealousy and bit of possessiveness can seem innocent at first. The harsh reality may not present itself until much later, when it's harder to leave.

4) He Lives With His Parents: Okay, well there are some acceptable circumstances in this case. For instance, if he's young, under 25, and in college. One of his parents passed away or is having health problems. If he's moved back in with his folks to help take care of them, then that's also an acceptable circumstance. However you can't believe what he tells you. It's embarrassing to live with your parents past a certain age. If he doesn't have a valid excuse, like one of the two above, he will make one up. You need to investigate a little, make sure he's not just a freeloader with a lack of motivation.

5) He Doesn't Have A Job: If he's between jobs, give the guy a break, he's getting back on the horse. If he consistently doesn't have a job, get out, get out, get out! He's a parasite and make sure you're not the one he attaches himself to! Having a job means a lot more than he can pay for diner and buy you a birthday present. It represents his character and if he's not ready to support himself with work, then he's not ready for a relationship either.