import os.path

saveName = "girlfriend-save.txt"

# checks to see if the save file is on disk.
def saveExists():
    return os.path.isfile(saveName)

# loads the stored name from the save, if possible
def loadSave():
    f = open(saveName)
    lines = f.readlines()
    if len(lines) < 1:
        print "Save file has no data!"
        return promptNewName()
    else:
        return lines[0]

# prompts for a new name and returns it.
def promptNewName():
    while True:
        print "What should my name be?"
        s = str(raw_input())
        if len(s) < 1:
            print "Well you have to call me something!"
        else:
            return s