Ever feel like you’re playing a bad game of ‘The Bachelor’ when it comes to picking a husband? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here are five ‘crazy’ – yes, CRAZY – mistakes women often make while choosing their partners, and trust me, No. 4 happens way too often.

Mistake 1: Falling for Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome

Oh, the allure of the handsome stranger. The idea that the perfect partner must resemble a Greek god is as old as time. However, here’s a reality check: looks fade. Mr. TDH (tall, dark, and handsome) may turn into Mr. OTD (old, tired, and droopy). If he’s a devil at heart, his looks won’t matter. Imagine waking up to your Adonis-turned-Gollum every morning – yikes!

Mistake 2: Marrying for Money

Money can’t buy happiness, or so the saying goes. Sure, having loads of cash can make life cushy, but what if your wealthy hubby suddenly goes bankrupt? You might end up living in a mansion of misery. Attach your heart to a person, not a paycheck. When he’s broke, will it be a joke you’re willing to live with?

Mistake 3: Tying the Knot out of Sympathy

Pity must never be the driving force for matrimony. Marrying someone because you feel sorry for them is like buying a one-way ticket to Dysfunction Junction. You’re not Mother Teresa, and even if you were, marrying out of sympathy will spread misery like butter on toast. Your life, peace, and joy are far too valuable to trade them away out of compassion.

Mistake 4: Marrying out of Desperation

Ah, desperation – the silent saboteur. Women in their 30s and 40s might feel like the clock is ticking faster than a bomb in an action movie. Hence, the urgency to grab whatever ‘prince’ next passes by. News flash: desperation makes terrible decisions. Don’t settle for the court jester just because you’re worried about your biological time bomb.

Mistake 5: Pleasing Family, Friends, and Society

Ever felt like you must wed to make your family happy? Yup, you’re not auditioning for ‘Keeping Up with the In-Laws.’ When the relationship runs into trouble – and likely it will if you’re people-pleasing – you’ll be alone to handle the fallout. Don’t let the societal pressure cooker dictate your life. You’ll feel the burn; not them.

So, ladies, it’s your life and your decisions. Don’t make them based on these ‘crazy’ mistakes. Marry someone because he adds real value to your happiness, not just your Instagram feed. Choose love wisely, and remember, there’s no wrong time to marry the right person – ever!