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Sgt. Peter Best's Lonely Hearts Club Band Syndrome 

Psychological despair after passing up an opportunity that would have yielded positive effects because it seemed unsafe. The term is named for Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles who dropped out of the band because he believed the band wasn't going to make it. The term also creatively uses the name of the Beatles' hit song, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band". The term gets it's origins from a play named "Sgt. Peter Best's Lonely Hearts Club Band Syndrome".
When she started seeing someone else, he had a bad case of Sgt. Peter Best's Lonely Hearts Club Band Syndrome because he didn't ask her out first.

Best Friend Bandit

A person who has a new best friend every week. They typically go for those who give them the most attention.
"That girl is such a best friend bandit. She's with a new girl every week."

1: "I like your shoes!"
2: "Really? Wanna be my best friend!!!???