We know we’re not perfect. Far from it. In fact, we men can be immature, untrustworthy, lazy, insensitive, and terrible at communication, just to name a few potential defects. (Apparently some of us have low self-esteem, too.) But ladies can be just as flawed – sometimes in unique ways, other times, in the same ways as guys.
And while it’s never fair to make generalizations about any group (much less an entire gender), there are some common qualities that should be met with only one reaction: running quickly in the opposite direction.
Of course, people change over time. And occasionally, you just need to give a person that time to mature into their best, most dateable self. But if a guy tries to settle down with any of the following archetypes, he’s in for a world of pain:
1. The Pathological Liar
It starts with a few white lies; soon enough he’s questioning everything from her occupation to her middle name. Trust is at the foundation of any relationship — if you can’t trust your partner, then the relationship is already doomed.
2. The Cheater
Some habitual liars take things a step further with dishonesty about their commitment to the relationship. A silly mistake is one thing — but an ongoing affair or (gasp!) marriage to another guy is a pretty sure sign that she isn’t the ideal bride.
3. The Emotionally Committed Commitment isn’t just physical –
it’s emotional, too. Just because she’s not actively in a relationship doesn’t mean her heart can’t be with someone else. If she’s clearly and absolutely obsessed with an ex-, a co-worker, or her pet chihuahua, you’re barking up the wrong tree, pal.
