The Pocket Guide to Bad Boyfriends: How to Identify 40 Types of Boys Gone Wrong
By Simon Coleman and Ruby Turner
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“Filled with witty illustrations, interactive checklists, and quizzes that will delight anyone who's been spurned by the modern dating scene . . . Get it for your friend who's deleted and re-downloaded Tinder more times than you can count, your unlucky-in-love work wife, or yourself. Then spend February 14 laughing about it with a nice, big glass of wine and the peace of mind that comes with knowing you've dodged so many bullets.”
—PureWow
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Inside you’ll find 40 different boys gone wrong, from The Boy Toy to Midlife Crisis Man, The Gym Rat to The Fixer Upper, and from The Activist to The Couch Potato. Whether you met him at home, at the office, or farther afield, this little gift book will show you how to spot a bad boyfriend from fifty paces.
Special features like the handy “not to be confused with” help you avoid crucial errors in boyfriend handling. For example, no matter how outrageously he compliments your mother, The Parents' Favorite is guaranteed to keep his hands to himself while she’s around. Not so the Boyfriend Who Thinks Your Mom is Hot.
Filled with adorably witty illustrations, interactive checklists, and quizzes, this is an ideal birthday or Galentine’s gift, stocking stuffer, or “cheer up” present after a breakup.
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The Pocket Guide to Bad Boyfriends - Simon Coleman
Introduction
Why is it so hard to meet the right guy? You’ve got all the apps, but despite all the swiping (and all the dating!), none of the guys you meet really clicks. Maybe it’s not working because DJ Devil is in the booth, spinning the tracks that keep us all dating a long list of Mr. Wrongs in the search for Mr. Right.
You might even date DJ Devil. You’ll know it the moment you meet a guy you can’t get enough of. He’s the itch you can’t scratch; the one who takes you to places you didn’t know existed; the one you can’t hold on to but can never forget. Just remember, he’s not a keeper.
But sometimes even the Devil takes a night off, allowing you to let the right one in. Enter The Keeper, your one true love. He’s out there somewhere, but finding him takes time and a lot of hands-on research (fun), broken hearts (no fun), and sleepless nights (some of those were really fun!).
The Starter Set
These are your first loves in all their horny, hormone-addled, pimple-riddled glory. Remember The Parents’ Favorite (your parents turned out to be more into him than you were), The Party Animal (into keg parties, crowds, and fun), and The Lead Guitarist (into himself)? First love! Always short, often sweet, and sometimes crazy.
The Parents’ Favorite
The Starter Set
WHY YOU FELL FOR HIM
He was so responsible and well-adjusted! He had a 401(k), went to the dentist twice a year, and ate three balanced meals a day. He totally had his act together—submitting his tax return in January and offering to do yours for you.
WHY YOU SPLIT UP
Someone sensible and practical was your parents’ dream, not yours. They loved him more than you ever did.
DESCRIPTION
From the side part to the sensible shoes, he is decked out in J.Crew—except in winter when he shows off his large collection of scratchy, hand-knitted sweaters.
NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH
Too Into Your Mom, The Young Fogey, The Nerd.
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