When you realize you're in a gothic romance, it's time to make a break for it. I don't mean meant that if you are a Goth or are dating a Goth, then you're in a bad relationship. I'm really not talking about that particular sub-culture at all. I mean, if you're in a relationship that, when you tell your friends about it, sounds like you're reporting the plot of a gothic romance novel, it's time to cut your losses and get back on the dating personals.

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