I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve fallen for the wrong guy. The charming smile, the devil-may-care attitude, the tattoos – they all scream “bad boy,” and I just can’t seem to resist. But after a string of failed relationships, I’ve finally learned to recognize the red flags. And let me tell you, Emily’s Paris romance has more red flags waving than a French protest march.

Take the fact that he’s “broken” as a prime example. We’ve all been there – he’s been hurt before, so he’s wary of commitment. Sound familiar? Yeah, I thought so. But it’s just a clever ruse to get you to lower your defenses. Mark my words, Emily, this guy is going to play the “I’m-not-ready-for-anything-serious” card until you’re ready to pull your hair out.

And then there’s the way he “accidentally” forgets to mention his “female friends.” You know, the ones who just happen to have a plethora of racy photos with him on social media? Yeah, those ones. Let me tell you, Emily, if he’s not willing to have an open and honest conversation about his past, it’s only a matter of time before he starts to withhold information from you. And once that starts, it’s a slippery slope.

But perhaps the biggest red flag of all is the way Emily seems to be romanticizing their relationship. Newsflash: love is not a fairy tale, folks. It’s hard work, it’s compromise, and it’s messy. If Emily is truly expecting to ride off into the sunset with her “Prince Charming,” she’s in for a rude awakening.

So, Emily, I know it’s hard to hear, but trust me on this one: that Paris romance of yours? It’s not going to end well. You might think you’re in love, but I can see the warning signs from a mile away. Don’t say I didn’t warn you...

As someone who’s been there, done that, and got the t-shirt (not to mention the emotional baggage), I can confidently say that I’ve finally learned to recognize the signs of a doomed relationship. And if Emily isn’t careful, she’ll become just another statistic in the long list of women who’ve fallen prey to the charms of a bad boy.