Ladies, Beware! Men to Avoid - Forever

Ladies, Beware! Men to Avoid - Forever

My friends and I have had our share of dating disasters and successes. How do we know who is right and who is wrong for us? Nobody's perfect but at least we should steer away from those who are not even slightly correct! Sometimes it's hard to know and even convince ourselves that we are dating the wrong guy, but you know what? If it doesn't feel right and if you are always wondering or worrying about every single thing - then maybe - you should read on. Just for fun, I've compiled a list of Men to Avoid based on experiences by women.

Men to Avoid:

The Verbal Abuser
He can't seem to say anything flattering or nice about anybody. He is always critical of you or of everyone when in fact, he's the one who is suffering from major issues and low self-esteem.

The Commitment-Phobic
He's quite subtle in his ways. He wants to be friends with you- really. But does that mean "just friends" or "friends"? He likes going out with you but you never see any of his friends or he doesn't seem to invite you to any parties where you will meet anyone else in his circle. He disappears when he has other friends in town. He is scared of seeing "families" or dealing with the word "relationship" and yet he can't handle it when you start dating someone else.

The Party Guy
Parties are great but if your guy seems to be spending most of his time at parties, does he really have a life? Ask yourself: What are his interests? Will you be able to keep up with someone who goes out every night?


The Couch-Potato
This is the same old one, yes. He loves watching TV and he really does! He loves it so much, he even watches "Desperate Housewives" and when he's in front of the TV, no one else exists. If you like to be fit, then this is not your guy. The only thing you are going to gain from this relationship is: POUNDS and I'm not talking monetary wise either.

The Video Games Man
This one is a version of the "the couch potato" but instead, he sits all day (or most of his time) playing videogames. He can be a multitasker too- while playing online videogames, he can chat, meet people and perhaps send an e-mail or two. Playing videogames is OK when you're bored but if the guy does this all the time- then he might be progressing in his skill level there but is he really progressing in life? He is just an overgrown child and I'm not even sure he can be a family man someday.

The Physical Abuser
This one is the killer (no pun intended). No woman should accept being physically hurt by a man. If you respect yourself and love yourself, leave. It's better to be alone than be abused, seriously. Plus- he is not going to pay for those stitches, my dear.

The High Maintenance Guy
He loves working out in the gym too much. He's a perfectionist and demands this for every woman he dates. You keep buying new clothes, changing your hair colour to please him- going on a diet so you can be as perfect as him.

The Dominant Man
He loves to be in control of everything-even your life. He tells you what to say or do. He even tells your friends what to do. He likes to hear himself be the man of the hour. He thinks he is the most intelligent person in the room. He doesn't let you think on your own- he even answers questions for you. If you don't like to feel stupid-then he's not your man.

The Dependent
He is suffering from everything and you feel sorry for him. Once you've had enough solving his problems for him- he tries to come up with another one to lure you back. He doesn't have a steady job- and he is not even trying to find one. He has no ambition and prefers to seek out women who can financially support them.

The Super Charming Man
Unfortunately, yes- there are men like this one who appear on my list. Women everywhere fall head over heels for a man like this one and of course- can you blame them? He is a gentleman, he pays for your dinner, he brings you flowers, he says "I love you" so easily or flatters you too much. But when you turn your back- he is saying exactly the same thing to every girl he meets. Maybe he is just flirting but do you want to be with a man who does this all the time? Can you trust him? Action speaks louder than words.

About the Author
Christine is a contributing blogger for Go-Getter's Guides, publishers of The Go-Getter's Guide To Finding Your Soulmate, the first dating guide designed to help singles save time and become more proactive at meeting people. To find out more, visit GoGettersGuides.com