What are some common misconceptions about avoiding one-night stands?

Bastards.

That placing it 1-2 feet from wall at the head of the bed will keep you from stumbling over it in the dark as you stumble to the bathroom at 2 am.

(Note: if you're going to have a one-night stand, I suggest either putting it on the far side of the bed or buy yourself a pair of steel-toed slippers.)