Women have been told to stay away from certain types of men like the cheaters and the creepers all their lives, but sometimes the ones to steer clear from are the guys that aren’t as obvious - or have yet to be pinpointed by your wise gal pals. In that case, you’ll need another smart source to give you the down and dirty details on which guys are a major no no to your dating roster. Luckily, we’ve put together a list for you to refer back to when needed. And let’s just say, you’re going to need it. Prince Charming might appear like a solid selection at first - opening the door for you, family oriented, obsessed with French Bulldogs like you - but there’s plenty of signs you’ll want to watch out for - like how he cries at more commercials than you during PMS - that can help make the dating search easier. Here are 13 guys you’ll never want date in your life.
13 The Scaredy Cat
Sure, you’ve met a guy (or ten!) that has a fear of commitment and getting too close, but what if his fears were crippling everyday of his life? What if he wasn’t just afraid of getting too close to you but also afraid of flying, of swimming in the ocean or even worse: afraid of flying over the ocean. Yowza. A guy who’s afraid of everything might be a hard person to date. Not only will he be fearful of dating you, but he will be scared of trying anything new or outside of his comfort zone. And a guy like this has a very small comfort zone.
12 The Unknown Facebook Friend
Whether he is a friend of a friend on your Facebook page, or someone you friended because he was cute, dating this guy might not be as good as you think. While dating sites and apps can usually match you up with someone with similar tastes and values, meeting someone over Facebook doesn't have that luxury. There’s nothing to back him up. And don’t be fooled: just because he says he knows your friend doesn't mean he really does. He may only know her online and she might have no idea just how freaking weird he really is.
11 The Rude Dude
When MAGIC! sings about being rude, the band is basically referring to this guy. He’s the one who is rude to just about everybody and thinks he can get away with it because, well, he doesn't care. And you know who this guy is too. He’s the jerk that gives your server a hard time at the busiest restaurant in the city for not refilling his water glass in 2.5 minutes after he asked. A guy that’s rude to service staff is disrespectful and gross. And the fact he is mean to your waiter (the one that brings your food to the table) right in front of you, shows he doesn’t have much respect for you either.
10 The Guy Who Can’t Take A Hint
So you met this guy and you hit it off but you’re not in the right place to be exclusive. Maybe you just had your heart broken, or maybe he’s more of a casual fling type. Whatever the reason is, it’s obvious this dude is not one you’ll be bringing home to mom, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be casual, right? Wrong. This is the guy who doesn’t want to have things casual but actually wants a commitment from you (weird, we know). He says he understands that you want to move slow but has already told his friends you are his girlfriend five minutes after you met. Or worse, he says he understands when you tell him you no longer think you want to see each other, but then shows up at your door unannounced and unwanted.
9 The Clean Mouth
It’s one thing to have a guy save his dirty mouth for the bedroom, but when he doesn’t swear at all, or better yet, spells out his curse words (did he really just spell out S.H.I.T?), that just makes things weird. Guys, no girl wants an overly proper man. Women want a man who knows how to swear properly (saying oh shucks when he stubs his toe is so not attractive), but that doesn’t mean he has to have a trucker mouth either. A happy medium is key because how do you trust a man with a cleaner mouth than your own? A dirty mouth should be clean with a piece of gum, not with a sappy synonym for the word arse.
8 The Cheapskate
When you go on a first date with a guy and he places the bill between the two of you to discuss your half, you know you have a cheapskate in your presence. If he can’t treat you like a lady in the beginning, there’s no chance he’ll do it down the road - no matter how much you think you can “train” him. When a grown man doesn’t already have manners instilled in him after reaching his twenties (let alone thirties), it’s a lost cause. From here on out, you’ll be treated like a buddy, paying her way, opening his door, and asking how you look because he won’t tell you. The only thing that will be remotely couple-ish is when he wants to have sex. But to be honest, who wants to do it with a guy who’s so cheap he can’t even pay you a compliment?
7 The Young At Heart
There’s nothing wrong with having a few younger friends or even dating someone younger in the past, but when a guy only associates himself with people that are ten years his junior there’s a problem. It’s called the Peter Pan syndrome. Ever hear of it? Sure you have, as many people (especially men) have it. We get it, no one wants to grow up and get old, but it’s inevitable. If a guy is only dating someone younger and only has friends that are just reaching the legal drinking age, it says he’s still pretending to be that frat guy he was in college. And if you are the same age as him (you know, like 30), you’ll have no chance with this guy. Nor should you want to.
6 The Cry Baby
Look, a man who shows emotion is awesome. There’s nothing sexier than a manly man letting his guard down and getting mushy now and then, but when it happens too often things get well, weird. A guy who cries a lot isn’t necessarily sexy but sort of scary. A tear for a lost pet is one thing, but a tsunami for not having you call him back an hour after he left you a message is ridiculous. If you find yourself with a cry baby like this, thrust a box of tissues at him and tell him it’s over. This kind of guy isn’t looking for a partner, he’s looking for a mother. Because if he can’t suck on his biological mother’s teat, he might as well suck on yours.
5 The Narcissistic
When your man takes longer to get ready than you do, forget it. You’ll never compete with his self-admiration. Even the hottest little black dress won’t get his attention - unless he’s wearing it himself. This is the type of guy who knows he’s good looking (or possibly thinks he’s better looking than he really is) and parades around showing off his attributes. He’ll take you out on a nice date for sure, since he wants to be seen at the hottest places. However, don’t expect him to keep his eyes only on you. A narcissist thinks he can get anyone, and you are just along for the ride to witness his greatness. So be prepared to have him flirt with anyone that comes his way.
4 The Confused And The Confusing
There’s something to be said when you have a first date with a guy you can’t tell whether he’s into you or the bartender - the male bartender. There’s something even more to say when after the third or fourth date you still aren’t sure what his deal is. He compliments your outfit but at the same time can’t stop talking about his personal trainer at the gym, which like the bartender is also male. Ladies, it shouldn’t be this confusing, but if it is, that’s saying something, like hightail it out of there and meet a man that won’t make you wonder, "is it me?"
3 The Mister Know-It-All
Remember that old saying, “no one likes a know it all?” Well, apparently some people didn’t get the memo. A guy who thinks he knows it all is beyond annoying. Not only does he think he can do anything and everything better than you (including your job that he has no position even discussing), he’s so obnoxious about it. He’s happy to tell anyone who will listen how you thinks you, his girlfriend should comb your hair the other way or order the well-done steak rather than the fresh fish, because after all, he truly knows best!
2 The Reality Star
Yes, we’ll admit we are a sucker for those Vanderpump kids as much as the rest of them, but do we want to date one? Not so much. Nor do we aspire to date someone who is actively seeking to get on the show - or one of its kind. Reality shows are fun to watch because they are so ridiculous, not because we take them seriously. Who wants to date a guy whose biggest dream is to compete with a bunch of other losers to win a girl on the Bachelorette? An actor on stage trying to make it on Broadway? Hot. A talentless schmuck trying to win fame and money on reality TV? Not.
1 The Shunner
Dirty secrets can be fun, but not when you’re the one getting soiled. If you find your connection to this guy is strong when you’re alone, but weak out in public, this is a sure sign he’s unwilling to acknowledge what the two of you are. You may think you’re in a relationship - hell, he might have even told you that when you’re alone (“Come on, baby you know you’re the only one for me") - but when it comes to disclosing this to friends and family, his lips are sealed. While he likes you, he doesn’t like you enough to admit to anything serious because he’s still on the hunt to find the next best thing - or so he thinks.
sources: relevantmagazine.com, madamenoire.com
