Shecky’s

New Year’s means fresh starts, which for relationships often means breaking it off or embarking on a new one. But before you stick it out or start dating the dude you think is Mr. Right, please make a resolution never to stay with a guy for these no-good, insanely bad reasons!

See some of the funny, horrible and completely weird excuses our Staffers used to stay with a guy, way after the expiration date of the relationship was up.

YOU GOT HIM A FAB GIFT: In an attempt to be a great girlfriend and give unique gifts, I kept getting my ex personalized presents that I couldn’t return (ex. customized Nike sneakers with his name on them, a beer stein with his last name/family shield…). I’d always really want to break up with him just when another major holiday was coming up (Valentine’s Day, Christmas, etc.) and I’d bought a great gift. I should’ve learned the first time, but it was my first love and I didn’t notice the pattern until a year or so after we’d finally broken up (DUH).

HE GOT YOU A FAB GIFT: One of my ex’s hobbies was wine-making and he was prepping a special bottle of wine for me that needed months to ferment. Too bad I couldn’t wait it out long enough to try the wine!

HE HAS A COOL NAME: I dated a guy who had the same exact name as a popular liquor brand. He had countless bad qualities, but I stuck it out (for only a little) because it sounded funny saying, I’m with _______. The look on people’s faces after saying his name alone was worth it. For like a month, anyways.

HE OWNS COOL STUFF: I wanted to finish watching all of the seasons of Always Sunny in Philadelphia—he owned all of the DVDs!

HE PAYS FOR THINGS: One dude bought me dinner at least twice a week. If we broke up, I’d have to go grocery shopping, ugh!

…YOU THINK LOVE MEANS REALLY STICKING IT OUT: Womp, womp, wompppp. On a serious note, this is the quintessential TERRIBLE reason to stay with anyone. Yes, there’s a lot of give, take and compromise in relationships, especially in something like marriage. But, if you find yourself really compromising your beliefs, values, happiness, etc. for a long period of time without reciprocation and/or an end in sight, it’s probably best to go to couple’s therapy to work it out…or say good-bye.

GIRL TALK TIME: What do you think of these “reasons” to stay with someone? What’s the worst reason you’ve ever stuck it out? Are you just getting over a break-up? Are you starting a new relationship in the new year?