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If Watching Netflix's 'You' Freaked You Out, Here Are 10 Ways To Avoid Falling In Love With A Psychopath

WARNING: Spoilers and plenty of sarcasm to come.

McKenna Tunney

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So if you are a human being who owns a Netflix account and doesn't live under a rock, you have heard of the show, "You."

The show that terrified all my roommates to never want to date ever again, in fear that the guy might just be a psychopath serial killer. Then this serial killer might just also manipulate your life perfectly to make you fall in love with him. Has this show made you question every rom-com you've ever seen, to think maybe the pursuer is manipulating the person they are going after and then you start to overthink everything you know about love—glad we're all on the same page.

Now, this isn't to scare you from ever wanting to date again, and taking risks when it comes to your love life. You still have to go out of your comfort zone and meet new people, you can't hide away forever and never trust another living soul. Listen to your gut—as cliche as that is—my gut has gotten me out of an abundance of sticky situations. And my gut has also shown me who to trust off the bat. Use those instincts at first, but then really get to know the individual if you are hoping to pursue a relationship further, and hopefully, from there, you will be able to tell if they are a sound individual. But be aware, don't ignore the thoughts of your friends and the signs.

Well without further adieu here are 10 things to look out for so that you don't end up dating a serial killer!

1. If he has a soundproof cage in his work's basement, maybe don't go on a second date

Do I have to expand further on this one?

2. If he turns up everywhere you go, it's not cute, get out

If he runs into you out of town, at an obscure Hemingway festival, it's not coincidence honey. And definitely not a romantic gesture if you didn't tell him where you were going and have been dating a week.

3. LOOK AROUND AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS EVERY NOW AND THEN

Being a single individual living in a big city can be scary, so you just gotta be aware of your surroundings.

4. If he's threatened by your friends, he's a wimp

"If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends"

5. If everyone who ever wronged you, slowly start to drop like flies, check in on that

Is there a common denominator?? Is that your boo thang?

6. If he knows the size of your bedroom before he's ever been there, maybe move

I've heard Yemen is nice this time of year?

7. If he's completely off the grid, it may seem refreshing—but also what are you trying to hide, or hide from?

If he's "not a social media guy"—that can be fine. If there is zero trace of this guy ever existing maybe ask him (or the police department who knows the real name), "what's up?"

8. If he never introduces you to his friends, he probably doesn't have any cause all he can focus on is you

And yes girls this is a problem, let Saturdays keep being for the boys, they need that.

9. If his ex-girlfriend disappeared out of thin air after she wronged him, maybe look into that.

It's alright to ask about past relationships, if they have nothing to hide, they will be an open book.

10. Don't leave your frickin blinds open 24/7.

Especially when you're changing, sleeping, getting down to business, etc.

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WARNING: Spoilers and plenty of sarcasm to come.

1. If he has a soundproof cage in his work's basement, maybe don't go on a second date

2. If he turns up everywhere you go, it's not cute, get out

3. LOOK AROUND AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS EVERY NOW AND THEN

4. If he's threatened by your friends, he's a wimp

5. If everyone who ever wronged you, slowly start to drop like flies, check in on that

6. If he knows the size of your bedroom before he's ever been there, maybe move

7. If he's completely off the grid, it may seem refreshing—but also what are you trying to hide, or hide from?

8. If he never introduces you to his friends, he probably doesn't have any cause all he can focus on is you

9. If his ex-girlfriend disappeared out of thin air after she wronged him, maybe look into that.

10. Don't leave your frickin blinds open 24/7.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Keep attending class

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