7 Types Of Guys You Should Never Date

He might seem like a catch at first, ladies, but try to imagine him without all that first date charm. Dating can provide valuable insights into what kinds of guys are out there. It helps you figure out what you may like or dislike in potential mates, and relationships. However, the search for that “someone” can be quite exhausting. You may reach that point where you’re willing to settle for anyone, overlooking certain qualities you actually don’t like just so you can finally update your Facebook status to 'In a Relationship'. Hey, life's too short to go out on dates with guys you don’t like. We cut to the chase and give you a definitive list of the types of men you shouldn’t date. In fact, you should avoid them like the plague.

The Commitaphobe

He can be charming, friendly, and the life of the party. He can be all that you’ve ever looked for in a guy. The only hitch? He's just not that into commitment. There’s a part of you that wants him to change, but he says he's just happy with the way you both are. “Just enjoy the ride,” he usually says. If that's not something you're looking for, it’s time to get off at the next stop.

The Control Freak

He buys you a fancy dress and tells you to wear it on the next date. You think it's a grand, romantic gesture—that is, until he tells you what you should order at the restaurant, what to say, how to act. Well, girl, you’re dealing with a control freak. He’s the bossy guy who will throw a hissy fit if things don't go the way he plans it. This type of guy can verge on abusive, so it’s best to steer clear.

The Secret Keeper

He’ll catch your eye. Every other girl’s eye, actually. He’s that dreamy, witty, prince-charming kind of dude you would love to bring home for dinner with family and friends. However, once you get to know him, you’ll realize that he’s actually got a lot of secrets to hide. He could have a drinking problem, an addiction, or could just be plain bipolar. It shouldn't be your problem because you shouldn’t be having anything to do with him in the first place.

The Mama’s Boy

It’s usually said that you can judge how good a guy is by the way he treats his mother. But, if he's a mama’s boy, then you've got other problems. He'll never be able to make a decision without checking in with mom, and if you ever have a relationship with him, you’ll probably start feeling like the third wheel in this too-close-for-comfort relationship, anyway.

The Alpha Male

He’s a confident guy. In fact, his confidence could verge on cocky. He cares way too much about his looks, his reputation, and being the center of the universe. He dislikes it if your opinion differs from his, because his opinion is the gospel truth. Honestly, he’s just too energy-sapping to be around.

The Serial Cheater

This is definitely a guy to avoid. He’ll lie and slither his way into you heart, as well as the hearts of all the other women in town. If you're into a guy who already has a girlfriend, but he cheats on her with you, it's time to wake up and walk out. If he cheated with you, he’ll probably cheat on you, too.

The Man-Child

He may be in his 30s or 40s, but he still acts like a college boy. He’s into jerseys, beer pong, and video games. He might bring out the kid in you, too, but if you ever get into serious trouble, you can’t expect him to bail you out. He’ll have probably hopped the fence with the underagers.