Some guys are relationship material and some are just … well … not. Sure, you can enjoy some fun times with Mr. Not; just don’t mistake him for a Mr. Maybe. Not that anyone I know has ever made that err in judgment before. No. Never. Ever. After the jump, some signs that you shouldn’t take a dude too seriously, or perhaps that you should run in the opposite direction as fast as you can.
- He repeatedly tells you that his work is his life or that his career comes first.
- He talks about fearing commitment or wanting his freedom.
- You only hear from him once a month … and only by text.
- He’s getting jiggy at da club every night.
- He gives you hickies.
- He doesn’t spend the night at your place, won’t let you spend the night at his.
- He hangs up the phone on you when he gets annoyed or picks fights.
- He’s still in love with, pining for, or in a relationship with another girl.
- He shows up late every time you hang out or just flakes out and forgets plans.
- There’s a 50/50 chance he won’t respond to a text message, email, or phone call.
- The only thing he does for fun is drink or do drugs. A lot.
- He still lives with four dudes from his college frat and they like to do keg stands on the weekend.
- He criticizes your clothing … or anything about you.
- He won’t reciprocate in bed. ‘Nuff said.
- He needs a place to crash and you have a couch.
- He’s got sexual hangups of the “I’m going to hell for this!” variety.
- He tells you he’s selfish, damaged, or broken.
- You have to initiate all contact and all affection.
- He doesn’t involve you in his life or weekend plans.
- He invites his friends to come along on your “dates.”
- He can’t keep even the smallest of promises … like you asking him to take care of some trivial things.
- He doesn’t remember anything that you’ve told him about yourself, except your name.
- He proclaims his love for you after the first date.
- He can’t get his act together to make plans with you.
- An ex has a restraining order on him.
