THESE 8 TV AND MOVIE BOYFRIENDS ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST

Relationships on TV or in a movie often seem like #couplegoals. Especially when I'm really into a series, I can become a big fan of a couple. The fact that their entire relationship makes no sense I often just accept. But I took a moment to think about my favorite series and movies, and I do think I have a point for every relationship. Because I’d rather not be traded for a hotel, I also don’t want a book written about me, and I don’t want to be someone’s mistress. Agree? Just be prepared that your ultimate love couple is hereby ruined. You’ve been warned. Sorry not sorry.

1. Ross Geller (Friends). Yes, I’ll just start with a (for most) beloved character. I love Friends, and I also didn’t stay dry at the end (‘I got off the plane…’, yes, girl). But if you look back at the relationship between Ross and Rachel, he actually wasn’t worth her at all. He says the wrong name during a wedding, he doesn’t tell Rachel that they are still married because he doesn’t want a divorce, and when Rachel gets her first real job, he shows no understanding at all. And oh yes, going to bed with someone three hours after it’s over is NEVER okay, whether you’re on a break or not. You’re a jerk, Ross.
2. Nate (The Devil Wears Prada). The movie remains fun, but every time I watch it, I get more annoyed with Andy’s lover, Nate. Honestly: all her friends in this movie are terrible. Andy works herself to the bone and no one around her is even a little supportive. She has her dream job and is forced to work during an event, which unfortunately is on his birthday, and he throws a scene like he’s a twelve-year-old girl. I was genuinely upset at the end that they got back together. You deserve better, Andy.
3. Chuck Bass (Gossip Girl). The fact that Blair and Chuck are the favorite couple of the series (and unfortunately mine too) might say something about our view on romance. A brief summary of what Chuck has done? He assaulted Jenny, he sabotaged every relationship Blair tried to build, he publicly shamed her multiple times, and let’s not forget that he wanted to trade her for a HOTEL. And in the last episode, they get married so that Blair doesn’t have to testify against Chuck in court. Who says romance is dead?
4. Mr. Big (Sex and the City). I’ll just say it right away: I was fully Team Aidan for Carrie. Where she was the worst girlfriend ever, but that’s another story. How Mr. Big kept her on a string: disgusting. For example, saying that you don’t want to commit, and the next time she sees him, he’s suddenly married?! How is that possible? Furthermore, she only had to adapt to him and he never did that for her. Oh yes, and he also leaves her (even though this wasn’t in the series) at the altar. Doesn’t seem like a prince on a white horse to me.
5. Ezra Fitz (Pretty Little Liars). Opinions about the whole student-teacher situation are also divided. Some find it romantic, some think it’s unacceptable. Aside from that, Ezra is also not exactly the guy you want to introduce to your parents. Let’s not forget that he already knew who Aria was, and only got in touch with her to get closer to Alison. And then he wanted to write a book about them without them knowing.
6. Logan (Gilmore Girls). Even though I think Logan is by far the hottest guy to ever appear in Gilmore Girls, he was definitely a big jerk. He was manipulative towards Rory. I mean: without him, the chance that she would steal a boat was pretty minimal, don’t you think? And let’s not forget that in the sequel of Gilmore Girls, Logan has Rory as a mistress. Cheating is never okay.
7. Derek ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Shepherd (Grey’s Anatomy). He may have the nickname McDreamy, but he was anything but a prince on a white horse. He called her a slut when she slept with someone else (while they were apart and he had a girlfriend), was constantly jealous of what she achieved in her career, and he also cheated with his assistant. Very classy, Mister McDreamy.
8. Christian Grey (Fifty Shades of Grey). Handsome, rich, and successful – certainly. But a nice man to have a relationship with – well, no. Again a man who doesn’t want to adapt to his girlfriend, but expects that the other way around. He doesn’t want to sleep together, doesn’t want intimacy, and is only generous towards Anastasia when he wants sex (and that too on his terms). He is also quite a control freak towards her. Not exactly healthy to want to know every step your partner takes.

Just a shout-out to Joe from YOU: you are the absolute worst. You don’t even deserve a spot on this list. The aforementioned boyfriends at least still keep their love alive.

Written by: Wieke Veenboer