Lifestyle | MSN Slideshow

12 Types of Women Who Tend to Make Poor Partners

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy for details.

Relationships are hard work. Most of us want someone we can grow with, laugh with, and trust through the highs and lows. But sometimes, no matter how much we try to look past the red flags, some women just aren’t ready to be great partners.

This isn’t about shaming anyone. It’s about calling attention to real patterns that can lead to heartache. If you’ve dated someone like this, you’re not alone. And if you’ve been this person before, growth is always possible. Let’s take a closer look at the types of women who often struggle to build lasting, healthy relationships.

The “Me First” Girl

Red Flags That Reveal You're Dealing With a Sociopath, According to Experts
Photo by Keira Burton/Pexels

She’s always the star of her show, and you’re just background noise. Her needs, her plans, and her drama all take center stage. Try talking about your day, and she’s already scrolling her phone. Emotional reciprocity? Nonexistent.

The Chronic Critic

couple arguing.
Photo Credit: Srdjan Randjelovic/Shutterstock

She finds a flaw in everything you do. Your shirt? Too wrinkled. Your idea? Too risky. Your feelings? Not valid. Over time, constant criticism chips away at your self-esteem. You’re not her project. You’re her partner.

The Walking Wound

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

We all have baggage, but she hasn’t unpacked hers. Every argument circles back to her ex. Every kind gesture is met with suspicion. She’s been hurt and hasn’t healed. Adults with unresolved past trauma may have difficulty forming new romantic bonds. Love can’t thrive where trust won’t grow.

The One Who Ghosts While Staying

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Physically present, emotionally gone. She’s there but checked out; texting others, flirting online, or just withholding affection. You’re left guessing whether you’re still a couple or just roommates who sometimes share dinner. That confusion? It’s emotional neglect in disguise.

The Jealous Detective

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

You smiled at the barista, and now you’re in trouble. She questions every call, every glance, every password. PsychCentral reports that jealousy can ruin a promising relationship. Trust isn’t built with interrogation lights.

The Career-Only Climber

15 Things Women Admitted They No Longer Enjoy After Turning 30
Image Credit: lennetsergey/123rf

Ambition is great, but if there’s no room for you in her calendar, it’s a red flag. Date nights turn into “maybe next quarter.” She reschedules more than your dentist. You’re not competing with her career, but you are constantly being put on hold.

The Social Media Addict

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

You can’t have a real conversation because she’s too busy curating the perfect story for social media. Love becomes a performance. Every dinner is a photo op. Every fight? A vague Instagram post. If you feel like you’re dating her followers, you probably are.

The Perpetual Victim

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Nothing is ever her fault. Her boss is unfair, her friends are fake, and every ex was abusive. There’s zero accountability. If you bring up a concern, it turns into how you wronged her. Relationships need honesty, not a blame game.

The “Fixer” With a Savior Complex

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

She seeks out broken people so she can rescue them. It sounds sweet, but it’s controlling. You’re expected to play the role she’s written for you. Once you grow or push back, she loses interest. It’s not love. It’s emotional management.

The Clingy Codependent

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

She needs constant contact. Texts all day. Calls during work. Meltdowns if you go out without her. Overly dependent behavior is one of the top predictors of relationship burnout. Love should feel like freedom, not suffocation.

The Party-Obsessed Wildcard

Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Every night is girls’ night. Every weekend is a hangover. She’s allergic to structure. While spontaneity has its perks, building a future with someone who lives like it’s spring break year-round gets exhausting. Fun matters. Stability matters more.

The “Perfect” Performer

Young beautiful woman using skin face cream moisturizing lotion after taking bath. Pretty attractive girl wearing towel on head standing front of mirror in home bathroom. Daily hygiene and skincare
Photo Credit: Denis_Komarov/Shutterstock

She’s always polished, always on. You never really know who she is beneath the curated charm. Vulnerability scares her, so you only get the highlight reel. But intimacy grows through imperfections. And being real beats being impressive any day.

Disclaimer – This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information. It is not intended to be professional advice.

How Total Beginners Are Building Wealth Fast in 2025—No Experience Needed

Image Credit: dexteris via 123RF

How Total Beginners Are Building Wealth Fast in 2025

I used to think investing was something you did after you were already rich. Like, you needed $10,000 in a suit pocket and a guy named Chad at some fancy firm who knew how to “diversify your portfolio.” Meanwhile, I was just trying to figure out how to stretch $43 to payday.

But a lot has changed. And fast. In 2025, building wealth doesn’t require a finance degree—or even a lot of money. The tools are simpler. The entry points are lower. And believe it or not, total beginners are stacking wins just by starting small and staying consistent.

Click here and let’s break down how.

5 Easy Steps to Change Any Habit

Habits.
Andrzej Rostek via Shutterstock.

5 Easy Steps to Change Any Habit

We all click on them with the hope that just THIS time the secret to changing a bad habit or adopting a healthy one will be revealed and we’ll finally be able to stick to that diet, stop that one or ten things that might in the moment make us feel temporarily good but really just make us fat, unhealthy, sad, mad or just frustrated with ourselves.