6 Types of Dating Disasters

In dating, Patti points out 6 types of guys that the single lady should be wary of. 


1. Kenny the Critic

He critiques and corrects everything about you.

Patti says- "He's either insecure or obsessed with perfection."

I've dated this guy. It's maddening. From my experience it stems more from insecurity. My personal opinion is that when it comes to self worth, you either find it within yourself or you make others around you pay for it. That never turns out well!

2. Bobby the Bragger

Boasts about his desirability and every other thing about him.

Patti says- "He thinks he's God's gift to women."

You can spot these guys from their online dating profiles. They usually say things about how stunning they are in physique or career and expect the women they are with to meet the same level of excellence. Nothankyouverymuch.

3. Frugal Freddie

The guy who doesn't want to part with his money and views every interaction in terms of dollars and cents.

Patti says- "It's alright to be thrifty, but very dollar he spends seems to cause him pain."

Yes, also dated this guy. There is a line between wise in spending money and cheap skate. The problem with cheap skates is they make you feel like a liability or not worth (any) money. There are plenty of ways to make a girl feel special with little to no money, but when all the focus is on the expense, it just makes you feel worthless to the guy.

4. Paulie the Pouncer

The guy who goes from "What's your name" to "How do you like your eggs in the morning" within 2 minutes.

Patti says- "All too common- the guy just wants to get laid."

Le sigh, this is all too common in the online dating arena, but luckily these guys tend to give themselves away within the first few interactions.

5. Mark the Misogynist

They have a bone to pick with women worldwide. Whether it's mommy issues or ex-girlfriend issues, he's not letting go and taking it out on you.

Patti says- "They clearly don't like or respect women."

To me this is the scariest type of man, and it's surprising how prevalent they are. I've gotten a taste of this in dating and it's enough to make my skin crawl. Maybe they don't want you to succeed more than them. Maybe they don't want to give you any real or perceived power over them. Maybe they want you to agree with them all the time. Maybe they feel threatened by your happiness independent of him. It's a bad deal, ladies. Get out if you see signs of this.

6. Wally the Wounded

The Eeyore of the dating world. Wearing their broken heart on their sleeve and looking to you for solace.

Patti says- "This type has a way of sucking you in and making you want you to take care of him."

Mercy, I have little to no patience for this type of guy in my dating life. I learned the hard way years ago about this guy, and have henceforth kept my sensors out to detect this type of attitude in guys. I think this is something a lot of women struggle with because they're nurturing by nature, but when it comes down to it, I'm not looking for someone to coddle, but a man to be my partner in life.

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So these are some of the common dating pitfalls that Patti warns us single ladies to avoid. But lest we get discouraged, she ends with these words- "There are normal, healthy, and worthwhile guys out there."

I hope so, Patti, I really hope so.