Men to Avoid When Looking for a Serious Relationship

While the following types of men may reserve a special place in your heart and be good for a memory or two, they are not ideal candidates for a serious relationship. If a long term romance is what you truly desire, it is best to avoid these men. While there are always exceptions to the rule, men who can fit into these categories aren't likely to deliver the goods. They are bound to thrill you, disappoint you, frustrate you, and disappoint you again. If an emotional roller coaster is not your idea of a good time, stay away!

1. Mr. I'm In a Relationship But Am Trying To End It: Many people, and most especially men, hold on to the one they are with until the next best thing comes along. Some of these people are cowards, others are jerks, and all are not ready for a serious relationship with someone else if they can't even be honest with their current partner. Besides, don't you want a man who has the courage to speak the truth? (And, if he did it to her, what makes you think he won't do it to you?)

2. Mr. I Don't Date: He is also known as The Ete
al Bachelor or Mr. Cheap and/or Lazy. Perhaps, he is bitter. You'll recognize him when he starts talking about his "psycho ex girlfriend". Whether he was burned by love or is the child of divorce, he thinks that he does not want or need romantic love. He might change his mind when he meets a special girl, but until further notice: she is not you. Don't waste your time investing in his potential.

3. Mr. I Have No Idea What I Want To Do With My Life: Many men need to figure out their life's purpose or at least find a job that they don't hate before they are ready to put the effort into a serious relationship with you. These types can be a bit scattered, as they are trying so desperately to find out who they are. They are good guys in disguise. Remain Facebook friends and let fate take its course.

4. Mr. Let Me Pencil You In: The opposite of Mr. No Idea What I Want To Do With My Life, this guy has it all figured out and is uber focused on his career and or/hobbies. When he says he doesn't' have the time or energy for a serious relationship, believe him. Otherwise good luck trying to compete for his attention. Often, especially in NYC, music is his mistress.

5. Mr. Beer Pong: Meeting up with this recycled frat boy at overcrowded bars for overpriced Coronas does not count as a date. Mr. Beer Pong resembles Mr. I Don't Date, but his distinct feature is his reason for not dating has a lot to do with his boozing and womanizing. Let's just say his iPhone contains an overabundance of phone number from all-too-willing-just-tu
ed-twenty-one-year-olds that he met at last call. Five beers and two text messages later, he realizes his life mission: to party like a rockstar.