What are the common elements in bad online relationship stories?

Deception is common. Like in the story where someone uses fake pictures or lies about their identity. Another element is over - dependence or possessiveness, as seen when one person becomes too controlling in the relationship.

One common element is the unknown. For example, in many bad scary stories, there are things that lurk in the shadows or in places that are not fully understood, like a dark basement or an abandoned asylum. Another is the feeling of being trapped, like in a haunted house where the characters can't seem to escape the evil within.

One common element is a sense of loss. In most bad endings stories, the characters lose something important, like in 'The Necklace'. The woman loses years of her life trying to replace a lost necklace. Another element can be a lack of redemption. The characters often don't get a chance to make things right. For example, in 'Macbeth', Macbeth's actions lead to his downfall and he doesn't get to redeem himself. And sometimes, there's an element of fate or inevitability. It seems like no matter what the characters do, the bad ending is coming, like in 'Oedipus Rex' where he tries to avoid his fate but still ends up fulfilling it.

One common one is getting a product that looks nothing like the picture. For example, I ordered a cute little ornament. The photo showed it as a shiny, detailed piece, but the actual item was dull and had rough edges.

Well, there are quite a few. Some people lie about their jobs or financial situations. I know someone who thought they were dating a successful businessperson but in reality, the person was unemployed. Another common one is when the date shows up late without even apologizing properly. It shows a lack of respect. And there are also cases where the person is just plain boring during the date, not having any interesting topics to talk about at all.

A typical bad online shopping experience is when the size is wrong. Like buying a jacket that is way too big or small. And then there's the issue of counterfeit products. People might order a branded item but get a fake instead. It's really frustrating. For instance, I ordered a branded watch once and what I got was a very poor imitation.

There was a case where two people had an online relationship. They planned to meet in person. The one traveling made all the arrangements. But when they finally met, the other person was completely different from what was presented online. They were rude and uninterested. The person who had made the effort was really disappointed and heartbroken.

One common element is the transformation. The bad boy often changes for the better because of the person they love. Another is the element of mystery. Their past actions and rough exterior make them mysterious. For example, in the story of Jack and Lily, Jack's bad - boy image was a mystery to Lily at first.

One common element is bad weather. Just like in my camping trip where rain ruined everything. Another could be illness, like when a family member gets sick during the holiday. It really changes the whole mood.

Well, lack of transparency is quite common. Sometimes the company doesn't clearly state how the Christmas bonus is calculated. So employees are left in the dark and when they receive a bad bonus, they feel it's unjust. And then there's the factor of financial mismanagement by the company. If the company has been misusing funds all year and then can't afford a proper bonus, it leaves employees in a difficult situation. They've worked hard all year with the expectation of a fair bonus, but because of the company's mistakes, they get a bad deal.