I am writing a romantasy novel and I’m starting out with a love interest who was a previous ex. In the end, he will betray her, however I need some character flaws that leaves characters feeling uneasy about him. Any tips?

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I am writing a romantasy novel and I’m starting out with a love interest who was a previous ex. In the end, he will betray her, however I need some character flaws that leaves characters feeling uneasy about him. Any tips?

He doesn't like her cat

He always cracks his knuckles.

He is always late

You hold the door open for a lady and she stops in her tracks and screams at you, ‘Don’t hold the door for me! I’ll get it myself!’ What are your feelings or immediate reaction?

He forgets his wallet

He's always helping his ex

He's never available on Saturdays

Dejected Joshua Kimmich reacts to Germany’s Nations League defeat - Bavarian Football Works

He's always the last one to leave a party