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Don't Date the Guy Who ...

The guys you should dump vs. the guys you should date.

Carlea Schuler
Apr 10, 2017
Iowa State University
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Don't Date the Guy Who ...
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"Wow, I really like this guy. I think he might be the one!"

We have all felt this way about some guy that ended up NOT being the one. Looking back on it now, the warning signs were obviously suggesting he was not the one. In the moment, we can be so caught up in the adrenaline of a new relationship, we push the warning signs to the back of our minds.

If you are in a relationship or looking to start a relationship, this article is for you. Below you will find attributes of the guy you should stay away from. You will also find attributes of the guy who is more likely to be "the one."

1. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Tells you you're beautiful only when you're dressed up for a night out.


Do Date the Guy Who ...

Tells you you are beautiful even if you're just hanging out in pajamas.

2. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Is only available for you late at night.


Do Date the Guy Who ...

Will hang out with you any time of day.

3. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Gives you ultimatums.


Do Date the Guy Who ...

Will talk through problems with you and compromise.

4. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Is constantly accusing you of cheating.


Do Date the Guy Who ...

Trusts you.

5. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Makes you feel like you are in competition with other girls.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Makes you feel like his number one.

6. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

You don't trust with your secrets.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

You feel comfortable talking to about anything.

7. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Says disrespectful things about women.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Loves his mother.

8. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Makes you feel like you are boring/annoying him.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Is interested in what you have to say.

9. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Tries to control you - what you wear, who your friends are, etc.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Wants you to be yourself.

10. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Makes you feel like his mistakes are your fault.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Owns up to his mistakes and knows how to apologize.

11. Don't Date the Guy Who ...

Pressures you to send naked pictures or have sex when you don't want to.

Do Date the Guy Who ...

Respects you.

There comes a time when you realize you shouldn't be in a toxic relationship that makes you upset and emotionally drained. You deserve a guy who treats you with respect, trust and love. You shouldn't settle for anything less.

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