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's never available on Saturdays

He's always the last one to leave a party

He always cracks his knuckles.

Sean Strickland storms the cage, punches fighter in face for taunting him at Tuff-N-Uff 145 - MMA Fighting

He forgets his wallet

He is always late

He doesn't like her cat

What does the stink of the skunk look like? Why would it be dangerous?

He's always helping his ex