Bad Boyfriends

The accent. The mystery. The intrigue. Tania wasn't the first to fall for the romanticism of dating a man from another country. She developed strong feelings for her international Bad Boyfriend until a dramatic visit revealed his true character.     Nicole also tells her male friend’s story of getting dumped in a foreign country. 

Also in this episode:   

• We met online, he was from Europe
• The first hint that he might be a Bad Boyfriend
• The in-person visit started to go sour
• I wasn't standing up for myself
• The close of the relationship
• Learning to be authentic
• Do men self-reflect?
• I would tell my past self...

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Do you have a Bad Boyfriend story to share?   

Go to: https://www.badboyfriends.ca to connect with Nicole. 

Jennifer's Bad Boyfriend was smart, funny, and charismatic. Even better – they were both ready to get married and start a family. Reflecting back, Jennifer realized she ignored his bad behaviour because she was committed to the track they were on. Getting married only made things worse as he became more critical and controlling.

Nicole also shares a personal Bad Boyfriend story that has received mixed reactions from her friends and family.

Also in this episode:  

• We met online 
• We had the same values and wanted the same things 
• I was ignoring the red flags 
• The arguments were chaotic 
• Getting married made it worse 
• The switch went off in my head and I said, "It’s over.” 
• He emailed excerpts from my journal to my family 
• I have seen him twice since the divorce 
• I choose goodwill, not anger 
• This experience changed me 
• I would tell my younger self…  

Do you have a Bad Boyfriend story to share?  

Go to: https://www.badboyfriends.ca to connect with Nicole.

Chelsea’s Bad Boyfriend preyed on her post-divorce vulnerability and started acting controlling. In an interview, she talks about the red flags she saw, what he did to her, and how she got away from him. 

Host Nicole then shares a personal dating story: how she put a stop to a Bad Boyfriend who was trying to mold her into someone she wasn’t. 

Also in this episode: 

• I knew he was a bad boyfriend when… 
• I felt like he was trying to control me 
• He was breaking me down to try build me up 
• I didn’t feel safe 
• The final straw  
• Ending the relationship 
• Red flags - run! 
• Learning points 
• Being true to yourself 
• Dating apps 
• Giving advice to your kids 

Do you have a Bad Boyfriend story to share? 

Go to: https://www.badboyfriends.ca to connect with Nicole.