6 Types of Men a Woman Should Avoid

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From Glamour Magazine, written presumably by a man, and thus it pretends to be the inside dope on the subject. 6 types of Men a woman (a dating woman that is) should avoid:

1. Rebound Guy
Knowing how bummed I’ve been since my ex Claudia left for Europe, my buddy tried to set me up with his “hot coworker.” Very kind of him, but I declined. With my heart stuck in international customs, there’s no way I could make a connection. Not that I wasn’t tempted. We men secretly hope we’ll never have to deal with our feelings and instead can “fix” our sadness with a new woman. Problem is, we’re always comparing her to the ex—how she is in bed, how her butt looks in jeans. Real mature stuff that you’d be wise to avoid by dating us after we’ve healed.

2. Disappearing Guy
Some seemingly normal guys have a bad habit of vanishing. Excuses like “work’s really busy” may be true, but there’s often something else going on. My old roommate tried to woo his new girlfriend while still dating his old one. I also know someone who told a woman he was single in New York, although he was married in Ohio. Both guys checked out for days at a time. When you’re just starting to date, it’s not like you’re tracking a person’s every movement. Still, the giveaway is erratic contact—is he in touch every day and then suddenly MIA? Does he often cancel plans? Or does he suddenly want to meet up in an hour, after not calling all week? Beware. 5 secrets all guys keep from you!

3. Slick Guy
With his sporty car, high-tech cell phone and Swedish designer toothbrush, my college roommate managed to hide his insecurity behind hip stuff. He never let women get close for fear they’d find him out. So women wound up feeling rejected when he was the one who sucked. My advice: If his life looks like a magazine spread, steer clear. Say what you will about the guy who has a painting of poker-playing dogs or a mountain of laundry, but I promise you this: He’s real.

4. Rude Guy
I’m amazed at what men get away with. A partial list of nasty moves I’ve witnessed: checking out the waitress, fiddling with a BlackBerry during dinner, asking the cute bartender for her number when his date is in the bathroom. If a man lets the door slam shut instead of opening it for you, make that all the closure you need.

5. Grabby Guy
Hands on thighs, stroking things that didn’t ask to be stroked, sexual innuendos when you barely know each other—he may try to explain these things with an “Oh, I’m so attracted to you I can’t help it” line. But no matter how smokin’ hot you are, he can help it. And if you’re not getting the respect you want early on, he probably won’t surprise you with it later.

6. Last Year’s Guy
Long nights and a fear of being single forever can make going back to an ex seem mighty attractive. I’ve been guilty of it twice, both during lonely times in the dead of winter. Recycling romance seemed far easier than the unknown, and it was...for the two months before we rediscovered exactly why we broke up in the first place. What’s the lesson here? Move forward, not back. And know that it’s better to be out there looking than stuck on a couch with some guy you’re just going to wind up dumping anyway. He might be happy, but you deserve more.

So. Agree? Disagree? I, myself, agree actually; my only problem is that most of these are pretty obvious. I think that the gents here on the AH could probably give as good if not better advice on type of men to avoid--and I'm sure we ladies, in turn, could offer advice to men on type of women to avoid.

So, men, the inside dope. What kind of guys should we avoid? Make sure it's a "type" with a catchy name. Ladies, the inside dope. What kind of women should men avoid? (Presuming that anyone here is dating and need such advice, of course). Lesbians, please do not advice women to avoid all men, that's cheating and being greedy.

 

[amicus]

I disagree, as I do with most things that attempt to categorize male or female behavior.

I do so because each of the types above will have a complimentary counter part that goes hand in glove.

Almost infinitely variable as so much goes into the make-up of each individual and most never become aware of why they are attracted to a certain combination of character composition in another person.

For example, a person growing up in an environment with a rude and overbearing parent, may gravitate to another of the same type or the exact opposite to regain the normality of childhood, whether it was a beneficial childhood or not.

Some men search a lifetime to find a woman like their mother, some women chase after a father figure and most would deny either out of hand if pressed.

One of the ineffable complexities of our modern world, with dating services over the internet, world wide, is that our choices and opportunities are much broader than ever before.

Ain't it wunnerful?

 

[Vermilion]

The Stroppy Cow

Yeah, she may be nice to you, but if she snaps at waiting staff, is rude to her family, barely civil to your friends how long will it be before she turns on you? Take heed and get out now - before she disembowels you.

 

[NoJo]

Why does it have to be written by a man? It's typical of the garbage that women have written in women's magazines for ages

 

[impressive]

Why does it have to be written by a man? It's typical of the garbage that women have written in women's magazines for ages

It's your time of the month, isn't it?

 

[neonlyte]

It's your time of the month, isn't it?

Thank God I don't have to suffer THAT any more

 

[dr_mabeuse]

That's written by a woman. What do men know of other men's dating techniques or how they relate to women? You think we sit around talking about that stuff?

And what guy would list "checking out a waitress" as a bad thing? It's an automatic response. It doesn't mean anything. Any man would know that.

File that away with the Six Things That Drive Us Absolutely Crazy In Bed. (If she rubs the head of my penis once more, I'm going to slug her.)

Guys to avoid? Beats me. I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time. Other than that, it takes all kinds...

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Guys to avoid? Beats me. I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time. Other than that, it takes all kinds...

DOC! We need love, too.

I have a RULE OF THUMB that works pretty well for screening men & women. Never-ever date anyone you meet at church or a bar. Laundromats are much better because you can see what theyre washing.

I advise women to look for school diplomas and military discharge certificates. Observe how they treat their mothers. Can your man change a tire on a car?

 

[neonlyte]

Guys to avoid? Beats me. I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time. Other than that, it takes all kinds...

Well there's a good reason to put you back on ignore, just to be certain, have you actually killed anyone?

 

[NoJo]

It's your time of the month, isn't it?

you don't really love me any more

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

NEOLITE

You make IGNORE seem like something bad. In most cases its the same as saying I'M GONNA STAY RIGHT HERE IN THE SHIT HOUSE AND NOT GO OUTSIDE AND GET SOME FRESH AIR. Its okay with me if you wanna live in a shithouse.

 

[xssve]

Six types of Chicks a guy should date:

1. Rebound Girl
This relationship won't last, but the grudge fucking is something you'll have to smile about on your deathbed.

2. Disappearing Girl
You can date other people with this girl: when she shows back up you can just say, "oh, I thought you moved".

3. Slick Girl
She obviously has low self esteem, take advantage.

4. Rude Girl
She's probably hiding her insecurities behind rudeness, but this is a girl you can do and dump and not feel bad about it, that's what restraining orders are for.

5. Grabby Girl
Nuff said.

6. Last Year’s Girl
Hey, you know what to expect, so on the downside, no pleasant surprises - on the upside, no unpleasant surprises.

 

[Vermilion]

6. Last Year’s Girl
Hey, you know what to expect, so on the downside, no pleasant surprises - on the upside, no unpleasant surprises.

Plus the bonus factor of the whole 'I shouldn't be doing this' guilt bit - adds a new level of spice to the fucking...
x
V

 

[3113]

Guys to avoid? Beats me. I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time...

See? I knew you'd have good advice.

 

[NoJo]

I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time.

I daresay you'd think differently after your third Champagne and a whirl around the dance floor

 

[john-the-author]

Well there's a good reason to put you back on ignore, just to be certain, have you actually killed anyone?

It's really just a weekend thing with me. I can stop any time I like.

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Observe how they treat their mothers.

If the apron strings are still attached, run, women, run far, far away!

 

[Recidiva]

Sloppy, lazy writing.

Someone was coming up fast on a deadline and wrote fortune-cookie relationship advice.

Might as well have included something as easily noticed as bad breath as a relationship killer.

There's a lot in there I could put up with if the guy's otherwise fun in bed, witty, reasonably responsible and accepting of their own flaws (bound to have 'em) and mine (do I ever have 'em.)

Good relationship advice is tailored and doesn't suit the snappy bulleted list format.

This is essentially as useful as your daily horoscope.

 

[Liar]

6 Types of Men a Woman Should Avoid

1. Steve
2. Steve
3. Steve
4. Steve
5. Steve
6. Steve

I hate that fucking douche.

No, not that Steve, the other one.

 

[OhMissScarlett]

6 Types of Men a Woman Should Avoid

1. Steve
2. Steve
3. Steve
4. Steve
5. Steve
6. Steve

I hate that fucking douche.

No, not that Steve, the other one.

My mom married all those guys.


As for what people to avoid...
Needy Girl/Guy. This is the person I always avoided. If he/she can't live, can't think, can't breathe or sleep without you...doesn't want to go out with friends, etc. on their own. Run away, far away. This person will eventually smother the life out of you.

 

[xssve]

My mom married all those guys.


As for what people to avoid...
Needy Girl/Guy. This is the person I always avoided. If he/she can't live, can't think, can't breathe or sleep without you...doesn't want to go out with friends, etc. on their own. Run away, far away. This person will eventually smother the life out of you.

Nah, you just chain her to the bedpost...

 

[Lee Chambers]

Guys to avoid? Beats me. I guess I'd avoid the Neo-Nazi, the Psychopathic Killer, the Avowed Racist, the Flaming Asshole, and the Total Waste of Time. Other than that, it takes all kinds...

Wisdom of the ages. Stolen.

 

[The_Fool]

Nah, you just chain her to the bedpost...

With or without a safe word?

 

[TheeGoatPig]

As for what people to avoid...
Needy Girl/Guy. This is the person I always avoided. If he/she can't live, can't think, can't breathe or sleep without you...doesn't want to go out with friends, etc. on their own. Run away, far away. This person will eventually smother the life out of you.

Crap. I might be that* guy






* Why did I put a`n apostrophe in "tha't"? (and one in "a'n for that matter?)

Where is all of this extra punctuation coming from? Have I really lost that much dexterity in that last year that my typing is this bad?

 

[OhMissScarlett]

Crap. I might be that* guy

Of course I'm not talking about giving your whole heart to another person. I'm talking about demanding 100% or someone else's time and attention and letting go of your own separate identity in the process.