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The ‘Dirty John’ guide to spotting a psycho

How to tell if the guy you're dating is no good
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The following contains spoilers for the first episode of Dirty John. Watch the trailer below.

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Poor Debra (Connie Britton). She really, really wants to find a good guy. And she has four ex-husbands to prove she’s persistent. She also believes that “if you design the most beautiful life, nothing ugly can get in.” Nice theory, Debra. Here’s a more useful guide to ensuring you don’t end up dating a conman.

He shows up for a first date in shorts

Unless you’re going to the beach, make an effort. We’re with Debra’s daughter Veronica, who asks John, “Are you delivering a package?” She raises the snark level later in the therapist’s office when she describes him as a “homeless frat guy”.

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He turns the conversation back to you

There’s a reason John (Eric Bana) prefers to talk about Debra. Because he’s hiding something!

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He feeds you with a spoon

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On the one hand, it can be viewed as romantic. On the other, it’s controlling. 

He makes himself too comfortable

Who even does that?

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He takes no for an answer really badly

John’s behaviour when he has to be talked off Debra’s bed like a small child then storms out of her apartment without a word should’ve been a huge red flag for Debra. But all it took was one phone call for him to woo her back.

He lurks

Creepy!

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He says things like “Damn, we’re good looking”

Who even says that?

He’s mean to your kids… and threatens to slap them

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If your new boyfriend is the reason you’re disinviting one of your kids from Thanksgiving dinner, it’s time to take a good, hard look at what’s going on.

He moves in with you after five weeks

Or, you know, marries you after eight-and-a-half weeks. And makes it seem like it’s your idea!

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