GUYS TO AVOID

We all know this guy —  in his 30s, affable, attractive, and yet he’s never been in a serious long-term relationship. And as his single status stretches into a third decade, one has to wonder: What’s the deal? Far from being undateable, this guy may simply not be ready to change his independent ways. Or, he may be all too willing to do so — but something’s blocking him. If you feel you may fall into the latter category (or know someone who does), stop worrying about what’s slowing you down and read on to learn about how five types of die-hard bachelors contribute to their perpetually single status and what steps to take to break the cycle.

1.   The workaholic
For the guy who makes work priority number one, a relationship can seem like a hindrance for which he hasn’t the time or energy. It’s likely that he’s set lofty career goals for himself .


2.   The partier
For this guy, weekends in fun houses and hitting up the newest parties and clubs has too much appeal to entertain the possibility of settling down. goes out to have a good time — mingle, dance, have fun — and not to meet someone.”

3.   The shy guy
It’s a fact: Meeting women requires conversation — which can be problematic for a shy guy and can stunt his relationship prospects. “goes out with the express purpose of meeting people, but  hardly ever screw up enough courage to talk to strangers,”

4.   The too-picky guy
For all his many, many first dates, this guy is resolutely single, never having met anyone who quite fits his mold for the ideal mate. He is convinced that there is someone out there and is alternately determined to find The One or frustrated by his inability to do so. “It’s impossible for him to compromise. Can’t settle for someone who doesn’t attract him physically, emotionally, intellectually and so on.” Compounding this inability to compromise is the belief that perfection in another personal really exists.


5.   The none-of-the-above guy
Of course, there are guys who might not fall into (just) one of these categories, who are comfortable with themselves, outgoing and trying to meet someone to share their lives with — but for whom it just hasn’t happened yet. He’s ready to give his heart to someone and to do some hard work to find her, but he’s  yet to find that person.”