The flaws that get you dumped

No matter how cool you are, you still have to meet certain standards or your girlfriends will always give up on you. Like you’ll never be long term if you’re not earning, no matter how much she seems to like you. Unless you’re both full time students, she’ll want you to have your act together before she commits. So don’t even think about serious dating if you’re still living at home and have no career prospects.

She’ll be watching how you relate to your mom too, because meddling mothers are a girlfriend’s worst nightmare. Be lovely to your mum, of course, but your girlfriend will want to see that you also have a mind of your own!

She’ll want you to look and smell good when you go out - but don’t overdo it. Rethink your priorities if you’re spending more money on your hair than she does. And no manicures, pedicures or clear nail polish! Take a good look at your whole approach. Winners need confidence and plenty of get up and go. Whining’s not cute. Neither’s being a pushover. And while it’s OK to watch the occasional chick flick together, your girl really wants brave not sensitive. So if you’re shy, insecure or needy, get to work on your problems. They can be fixed.

Ditto if you’re forever getting mad at people. Your anger must always be under control. Women like a man to defend their honor - but there’s a limit. And definitely don’t ever lash out at her. Get some professional advice, or you’ll end up making a lot of girls unhappy. Real men don’t get violent, their inner strength makes that unnecessary.