Warning signs

[The_Unbeliever]

More fun and goodness from News24 : http://www.health24.com/sex/Relationships/1253-1259-2457,12410.asp

There are certain telltale signs early on in a relationship that ‘the path of this love may never run smooth’:

* You are hesitant to introduce your new partner to your parents or friends
* Your idea of a good movie is a three-handkerchief affair while your partner prefers the latest in the schlock-horror genre
* You like to sleep in, while your partner prefers the early morning for marathon training sessions
* Your partner kisses with his/her eyes open
* You belong to two book clubs, while your new partner’s reading skills are restricted to figuring out instructions on DIY kits
* You are a dog person and she is a cat person
* Her ex-boyfriend hides behind a shop display when he sees her approaching
* He takes you to a cheap franchise restaurant on a first date
* You really mind that she messes red wine on your couch
* You think her children are undisciplined and demanding brats
* Your partner has an uncertain and erratic employment history, yet drives a fancy car
* You lose the battle for her attention to computer games on a Saturday night
* Your partner is using a credit card that bears a different surname to his own
* You find out that there are three ex-husbands lurking in the background – and she is only 29
* Your new partner is rude to waitresses in restaurants
* There are certain phone calls your partner will not answer in your presence
* You get a box of chocolates for Christmas, his daughter gets a car
* He/she never opens bank statements or accounts
* Your new partner constantly badmouths previous partners
* You like food from delis – she likes McDonalds Burgers
* You are sure you will eventually get used to the smell of smoke
* You find your partner’s ID Book on the floor – and realise she has subtracted 8 years from her real age
* Your partner wants to have children with you, but shows little interest in those he already has
* She does not seem to have any friends who have known her for longer than six months
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The answer is simple – get out while you can still do so with minimal damage to yourself and your self-esteem.

 

[Kilgore_Trout_Redux]

These News24 lists are generally rubbish.

 

[genetic]

If that's the case, then 90% of relationships are in trouble...

 

[Telkomisaloser]

Is this supposed to be serious or humorous?

 

[medicnick83]

I don't think the lists / articles on News24 are rubbish, I just think they are interesting and not to be taken to serious because who ever wrote them doesn't know as much as they think they do or their research is just ... kaaaaark!

 

[killadoob]

No they are pretty much rubbish, they basically are saying 99.9% of relationships will fail.

They mention nothing about sex either which is arguably the best way of gagging if a relationship will fail or survive i reckon .

 

[Patty]

So defensive... denial perhaps?

I also wonder how many guys get married because "time is running out", despite not having found the perfect partner?