Isn't it funny how dating can be both the most exciting thing and the most terrifying thing? Thank goodness I don't have to even think about dating anymore, but I do have friends who are still on the dating scene. They ask me how I knew I had found the one and what makes him Mr. Right, but I think those answers are different for everyone. I think there are, however, definite signs as to whether you're dating the wrong person. Here are a few that come to mind:

—You find yourself being unhappy more often than not when you're with your significant other.

—You find it hard to be yourself around him — as if he's judging you.

—He doesn't introduce you to his friends and family — or you don't want to introduce him to yours.

—You can't picture yourself together in the future — major red flag!

—You have nothing in common. Yes, it's true that opposites attract, but you have to have a few common interests to make it work.

—When you see your significant other or get a phone call from him, you don't get excited — or worse yet, you feel anxious.

—If he revolves his whole world around you and becomes clingy, it can be cute at first, but it will turn into a very unhealthy relationship.

—You are always wondering what he's up to and don't fully trust him.

I realize that a lot of those signs seem like common sense, but when you're stuck in a bad relationship, you don't notice them so easily. So if you are reading this and recognize that some of those apply to your own relationship, please do yourself a favor: Take a step back and re-evaluate things. You won't find Mr. Right by dating Mr. Wrong!

Tweet me any other common signs — or signs of a healthy relationship!

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