I know a lot of guys would rather be in a crappy relationship - and getting some regularly - than be alone, getting little or none. Regular sheet time is hard to give up, even if the girl you're having it with makes you crazy in every other aspect of your relationship.

But crap is crap, and sticking with what you've got may be holding you back from finding that perfect chick who does it for you all around. Amy Applebaum, certified life coach, founder of Bootcamp for Your Mind, friend of BG, and the hot red-head pictured on the right, wants to slap some sense back into you. Tired of seeing her guy friends end up in relationships with "those chicks", she lists some of the reasons you always seem to find yourself shackled to Bitchzilla, and how to make a change for the better. (With a little extra commentary by yours truly.)

1 - You're afraid to say what you really think.
Your significant other bashes your friends, your choice of sweaters, your furniture and your dog. Yet you sit there and take it like a lump. Speak your mind, man! She’ll either start respecting you or you’re going to split over it. Either way it’s a big win! (Never let her walk all over you, dude. Once she realizes she can, you become her personal area rug. And any chick who bashes a guy's dog should be shown the door. Immediately.)

2 - You were trying to please somebody else.
Are you dating someone because your mother always wanted you to end up with a girl who is Jewish/Catholic/Quaker and would make a great Wife/Mother but now she’s just making you miserable/unfulfilled/daydream about jumping the median into on-coming traffic? Stop trying to please everyone else but yourself! (Even though we all know Quaker girls are hot.)

3 - You don't know what you want.
Maybe you’ve landed in a bad spot because you don’t even know what you want for yourself. Try and figure out the qualities you really want in a woman then go out and find her! (Don't think she's unattainable either. You'd be surprised how many desirable women are single because guys are too intimidated to approach them.)

4 - You've chosen style over substance.
Your girlfriend looks great, but she’s about as interesting as Fantasy NASCAR and as deep as a puddle. Go find someone who excites you for all the right reasons. If you’re in this for the long haul, you need to load up on personality traits that NEVER fade, sag or require surgical enhancements. (And in the immortal words of comedian Ron White: You can't fix stupid.)

5 - You are afraid to be alone.
Fear is a tricky thing. It will keep you from leaving even the worst relationships because you’re afraid nobody else will want you. But, the more time you spend with someone who’s bad for you, the more your self-esteem goes down the crapper. Consequently, you stay because you feel like she’s the only game in town. Trust us here – hit the open market again, and you’ll feel better almost instantly. And that confidence is the ultimate magnet-du-chick. (Listen, some time dating Rosey Palm never killed anyone. And Rosey never stole your CD collection. Choose "alone" over "miserable" every time.)

Take a long look at your relationship. If you're not happy, chances are it's due to one of these five reasons. Then cowboy up and make a change. And if you'd like Amy to slap some sense into you one-on-one, read more of her tips for living a better life, or get info on her group Bootcamp For Your Mind programs, click here.