The 10 best gifts to buy your guy this Christmas- he’ll thank you for it

Nov 29, 2018

Buying Christmas presents for your significant other can be especially tricky; you worry they won't like it, not to mention sizing can be a whole other challenge, but really you want to buy them something that will show how much they mean to you.

Not to worry, we've put together our 10 best Christmas gifts for your guy for winter 2018, and each is as wonderful as the next. From skincare, to cologne to amazing experience packages, this list is better than ever.

He'll definitely be thanking you for getting him any of these crackers, his gratitude will know NO BOUNDS. Hopefully…

1. Smartbox karting experience

Smartbox is the number one gift experience company in Europe, and it's not hard to see why. They aim to give people gifts which aren't material objects; instead they focus on giving adrenaline-fueled memories, romantic getaways and travel tokens as gifts.

It's a great idea to give to a loved one, and we know our significant others would ADORE a karting experience for Christmas.

2. Clarins Men hydra-sculpt

Hydra sculpt focuses on moisturising and firming the skin, sculpting facial features, and uses the energising and soothing Clarins Men complex as well as the Clarins Men Anti-Pollution complex.

Give your man the best possible skin treatment with this gem of a product.

3. My Name Is Ted luxury leather magic wallet- special edition

My Name is Ted use 100% natural, vegetable tanned full grain Italian leather from Tuscany which takes two months to produce. Their newest edition of the Magic Wallet is absolutely gorgeous, is hand-crafted with seven credit card slots, a secret internal cash pocket in black olive with luxury suede lining and Christmas inspired stitching.

4. Clinique for men giftset

Clinique for Men's latest giftset is for all skin types, and is a travel-friendly trio of daily facial formulas which encourage long-lasting hydration. Get your guy the skin products he deserves; this set includes the Charcoal Face Wash, the Cream Shave and the Anti-Age Moisturiser.

5. Payot Charcoal Exfoliating Gel

Payot's original black texture combines the super-absorbent properties of charcoal taken from Japanese oak trees with purifying and unclogging effect of kaolin, a well-known soft clay.

Blemishes are drastically reduced after this effective exfoliating gel, which has proven results. Your significant other will thank you after he gets the clearest skin imaginable.

6. Lab series

The High Performance duo set and the starter series are both perfect gifts for a man this Christmas.

From anti-ageing to oil control; spf to razor burn; targeted solutions to all-in-one multitaskers- The Lab Series' range has definitely got you covered. Their Lab collection is formulated for men's skin, to keep it smooth and supple after shaving and maintain oil balance.

Buy: www.labseries.com
Price: Duo Set, €55
Price: Starter Series, €27.65

7. Lierac Anti-Wrinkle Repairing Fluid

This revolutionary repairing fluid is for men aged 30 and over, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time. After it smooths and perfectly hydrates the skin, it regains its elasticity and tonicity.

If he's worried about the visible signs of ageing, get him this fluid, trust us.

8. Delarom Homme Eau Sport 50ml

Delarom are a world-renowned French cosmetic brand, and luckily for men, have released their Homme eau Sport cologne which smells divine.

Since launching the cologne in 2012, the product has become hugely popular and is showing no sign of slowing down. Get your significant other this fantastic gift and he'll be smiling from ear to ear, and smelling even better.

9. Smartbox adventure experience package

Probably one of the most fun gifts you can ever give to someone, this package includes over 70 adventure experiences and will be sure to give your adrenaline junkie parter the ride of his life. From helicoper rides, sailing, bungie jumping and windsurfing, there's so much to choose from this wild present.

10. Irish Socksciety

A quirky and humorous take on the Emerald Isle, the Irish Socksciety is one of the best possible present ideas; they're simple yet fun.

Socks may seem like a very ordinary gift, but not with this brand they're not. Their socks range from business, to Irish humour to Christmas themed, each as hilarious as the next.

They also custom make designs, so you can choose your own special one for your partner.

Buy: www.irishsockciety.com
Price: from €9

Happy shopping, ladies. Whatever you buy your man, we're sure he'll adore it.

WATCH a female yoga master teach awkward guys the downward dog

Entertainment

Mar 15, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Yoga can be difficult for any beginner, but Sjana Earp, who is one of Instagram's favourote yogis, tried to teach a couple of lads a few poses.

Sjana can perform the most difficult yoga poses and snaps some in front of the most breath-taking backdrops to delight her 1.1 million followers on social media.

But let's just say these poor guys are no yoga masters, and Sjana nearly got hit in the face while trying one pose for Cosmopolitan.

If you're not a yoga lover, you can probably feel for these guys – but the results are quite hilarious.

Guys from TV and movies we want as our boyfriends

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Oct 30, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Why can’t real-life relationships be more like the ones we see on-screen? Here’s our list of the best fictional boyfriends ever.

1. Noah from The Notebook

With his combination of charm, sincerity and adventurous spirit, Noah has all of the ingredients to be the perfect boyfriend. He knows what he wants, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get it, even if that means dangling off a Ferris wheel. Let’s face it: Ryan Gosling in any role is our dream boyfriend.

Memorable quote: “I want all of you, forever. You and me, every day.”

2. Nick from New Girl

From the moment that Jess moved in with the guys, we were already rooting for her and Nick to get together. Although he can be a little grumpy and pessimistic at times, he’s a loyal friend, a great listener and the perfect partner in crime. Who didn’t swoon during that amazing first-kiss scene?

Memorable quote: “I think you’re the kind of girl a guy would come back for.”

3. Jack from Titanic

Jack Dawson is the ultimate romantic. Come on, the guy froze to death to save the life of the girl he loved, even when it was quite clear he could have fit on that piece of wood. We love his boyish charm, spontaneity and smile that could melt any girl’s heart. Plus, he really knows how to wear a tux.

Memorable quote: “You jump, I jump, remember?”

4. Dr McDreamy from Grey's Anatomy

Oh swoon swoonage. Mc Dreamy, the ultimate gentleman; he’s kind and gentle and… he’s a brain surgeon. Meredith is annoying as hell and we don’t know how she got him, but wow.

Memorable quote: “You’ll never love yourself half as much as I love you.”

5. Pacey Witter from Dawson’s Creek

Pacey Witter was the heart throb of many a girl born in the late 80’s/early 90’s who watched Dawson’s Creek religiously. The way he looked and treated Joey Potter was unparalleled, he was the bench mark that many a boy was measured against, and few measured up. So sweet, so unrealistic.

Memorable quote: “You and I were one of the few things, perhaps the only thing, that ever made perfect sense to me.”

6. Tom from (500) Days of Summer

Tom is a hopeless romantic and one of the few guys left who still believes in fate and true love. You would never have to worry about “defining the relationship” with him – if Tom is with you, you can rest easy knowing he’s in it for the long haul. Plus, we love that he has good taste in music and a penchant for running through IKEA stores.

Memorable quote: “I love how she makes me feel. Like anything’s possible… or like life is worth it.”

7. Graham from The Holiday

The heartbreaking story of poor widowed Graham who falls hopelessly in love with Cameron Diaz in The Holiday. The scene when he’s doing Mr Napkin head for his daughters is really what gets us in this one.

Memorable quote: “I finally know what I want and that, in itself, is a miracle. And what I want is YOU.”

8. Chuck from Gossip Girl

With confidence, class and a smouldering gaze, Chuck Bass is the epitome of tall, dark and handsome. Although he can be kind of mean, we can’t help but be drawn to his bad-boy charm. If more college guys dressed as well as Chuck does, the world would be a more beautiful place.

Memorable quote: “I’m sorry I gave up on us when you never did.”

9. Johnny Castle from Dirty Dancing

Pretty much the coolest guy we’ve ever seen, Johnny from Dirty Dancing was the best. We all dreamed of meeting an older, sexy ride that taught us everything we needed to know about life and sex in one summer. Dem hip moments though…

Memorable quote: “Nobody puts baby in the corner”

10. Aidan Shaw from Sex And The City

He’s not Mr.Big, he never will be – he’s a whole other kind of guy. Aidan was just… so…. nice. This man just wanted to carve you furniture and take you to a log cabin and then out to his cool bar. Okay so maybe he wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for the sane women out there who can actually appreciate a genuinely nice guy – he was your Adonis.

Memorable quote: “I love you, Carrie. There’s no one I could love more. I want to live my life with you.”

10. Smith Jarrod from Sex And The City

Well we couldn’t exactly include SATC and NOT have Smith in here. Not only was he literally the hottest thing ever to grace our screens, he was also head over heels in love with Samantha, totally faithful, accepted her for exactly who she was and just an all round absolute gem.

Memorable quote: “I forgot to tell you something on the phone: I love you.”

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10 ways Irish guys show they really like you

Relationships

Oct 20, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Does that guy like you? As in, like you like you? There's a few ways to find out…

1. He Slags You Mercilessly
To a degree, of course. But generally, if an Irish lad fancies you he will slag your clothes, call you names and comment on everything you say, this is just how Irish lads flirt. Lucky us.

2. He Talks About You To His Mates
If you introduce yourself to his mate and they already know who you are then that’s a big sign that he’s been blabbing about you to his friends. In there.

3. His Best Friend Nudges Him When He Sees You
Guys love embarrassing each other, so if you walk into the room and you see his best mate nudging him and laughing, it translates into “There’s your one you’re in love with.”

4. He Calls You Late At Night For The Chats
It’s coming up to bed time and he calls you to talk about your day or whatever, then this is a huge indication that he both wants to talk to you outside of social hours and thinks of you when he’s in bed.

5. He’ll Try Prove His Manliness
Whether it’s being able to carry twelve tents from the entrance of Electric Picnic to the site or simply carrying a box of beer from the off license, he will stubbornly refuse help from anyone else in your company in order to show his strength as a man.

6. He Treats You Differently From The Rest Of His Girl-Friends/Other Ladies
It’s important to observe this carefully. You don’t want to mistake him fancying you for him considering you a really good friend. If he like likes you, then he’ll generally focus his attention on you in a group. Also, notice if his body is turned to you for a extended amount of time.

7. He’ll Wear A Shirt
Dress to impress. This is how most Irish lads will try to show you that he wants you to find him physically attractive and receive credit for dressing up. Say you like his shirt, it’ll make his night.

8. He’s Not Really Interested In Anyone Else
You notice that he hasn’t been texting anyone or has mentioned anyone else, and if he does it’s to see how you react. Try to notice how much he actually interest he actually invests in other women. If he’d rather grab chips with you at the end of the night than go home with a randomer at the club, then he definitely like likes you.

9. He Doesn’t Mind Sharing His Food
This is a big one. No lad likes sharing his food, so if he offers you his last chicken ball, he must really like you.

10. He Always Offers To Help You
Whether it’s just carrying your heavy bag or full on washing your dog, if the extent is too big it means he’s probably desperate for your love.

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10 signs that guy is definitely and totally into you!

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Oct 15, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Getting mixed messages? Not quite convinced that he’s into? Or have no idea at all? Fear not! We have the low down on the lads. Here are the tell tale signs that he’s into you *wink* *wink*.

1. You Always Catch Him Looking At You

This is a great indicator that’s he’s into you! If you catch him checking you out on the regular, it means that he likes what sees *nudge* *nudge*. .

2. He’s Always Really Loud Around You

When any guy is into someone, he’s always gonna try and show himself off. In lad land this means cracking jokes, being smart and an overall showcase. Think of monkey trying to attract a mate. He’s doing it all for your attention.

3. He Always Says Hello To You First

Whenever you see him, he always says hello to you before any of your friends. This is his subconscious acting out. He’s so excited to see you, that he mentally directs all his attention on your arrival. You can see the joy in his eyes. Prepare for a major hug and a massive smile. If he does this, he’s definitely into you.

4. His Mates Have Heard Of You Before You’ve Even Met Them

If one of his friends says: "oh, I've heard about you from Ben." This is a BIG sign that he’s been talking about you to his friends! Ask yourself this: how much would a guy have to talk about you to have his friends remember your name? A lot! You certainly have left your mark on him if this happens.

5. The Flanter Is Serious Between You Two

“Flanter” – the combination of flirting and banter, for those who have not heard of it. And it’s exactly what it says on the tin. They’re are your guy mates that you’re able to have a laugh with. But with this guy, you’re all over each other, without actually being all over each other. But still, you’re constantly winding each other up, play fighting and smile like idiots around each other.

6. He Texts/Calls You All The Time

You can’t go an hour or two without getting a message from this lad. This shows that you’re in his mind pretty much all of the time. But above all, that he enjoys talking to you. Also, this is a really good way to tell if he’s just into you for your looks. It’s normal for guys to say you looked good in class today, but to go into detail and then ask you out, that’s a red flag. See if he interested in getting to know you.

7. He Blushes Everytime His Friends Tell You He's Crushin’ On You

Boys will be boys. Which means they love showing their mate up in front of the girl he likes. Don’t be surprised if your walking by himself and his friends and they start yelling “Hey there’s *so-and-so’s* girlfriend, or “Hey *so-and-so* isn’t that the girl you’re in love with?”. If his face goes bright red then… well… it doesn’t take a brain surgeon.

8. The Compliments Are Non-Stop With Him

It almost as if he can’t help the words from falling out of his mouth. Even if it’s just a sly compliment while the world is turning around the two of you, it’s a tell tale sign that he can’t help but think you’re gorgeous.

9. Your Girlfriends Constantly Tell You That He’s Into You

If it’s just one of the girls telling you, I wouldn’t pay too much attention to her. But if it’s all of the girls, then they’re probably right. If you’ve been denying it up to this point, well then open your eyes girl! He’s well into you.

10. He’ll Always Offers To Get You A Drink

A most convenient way to tell if he’s into you is if he offers to get you a drink! Two things are for sure when this happens; he’s definitely into and you’re gonna have a great time tonight.

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10 things women say in an argument

Relationships

Oct 7, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Men sometimes take us too literally – we often don' say what we mean. Okay, maybe that makes it our fault. Here is a list of things women say in an argument that can often throw the opposite sex.

1. "It’s not what you said, it’s the way you said it"
We realise now we may have over-reacted but we're hardly going to admit that are we?

2. "Do What You Want!"
You better do exactly what you think you should do and most definitely NOT what you want.

3. "I Don’t Care What You Do"
We really do care.

4. "I’m Sorry You Feel That Way"
Ya, sorry you feel the wrong way.

5. "I Don’t Want to Talk About It"
Your move punk.

6. "Typical!"
She’s being thinking you’re a bit of an eejit for a while now

7. "How Can You Not See Why I’m Mad?"
Do I have to cry for you to realise that?

8. "I’m Not Mad, I’m Just Upset"
The girlfriend equivalent of when a parent says: "We're not mad, just a little disappointed."

9. Just be Sorry. "BUT YOU’RE NOT SORRY, STOP LYING."
Are you…are you? SMILING?! Get out now.

10. "It’s Fine."
You may as well move out because it is sooooo not fine.

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15 things guys want to ask you on a first date

Relationships

Sep 24, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Have you ever wondered if that guy actually wants to pay for the meal? Here are some things a guy is thinking during a date – from a guy's perspective!

1. Do I really have to pay for everything?
It should be half and half this day in age – no?

2. What was your name again?
Tinder=lots of dates, don't judge too harshly. Eek.

3. Are you going to finish that?
You don’t want to sound rude, but sometimes a girl will order food and not finish it and it’s lying there going to waste. You will just make do with what you have, but if you could, you would eat their leftovers, even though half of the meal is still there.

4. Do you actually find that funny or are you just humouring me?
They say it’s a good sign when a girl laughs at your jokes, even the bad ones. Sometimes though, girls will just be humouring you.. It would be good to know if she genuinely finds what I’m saying funny or is just trying to make things less awkward.

5. Does this shirt do anything for you?
It can be hard to tell what a girl is into, so we just stick on a nice shirt, some cologne and hope they like it. If we could, we would actually ask if they think it’s a good shirt or not. The only clue we can get if she says that she actually like it, which is always a good sign.

6. Is the cologne too much?
Guys will usually have that trusty cologne that they always resort to when their going out. Girls don’t usually comment on a guys smell whether it’s good or bad, so it’s hard to know. Sometimes we might put on a bit too much and overcompensate, so if we could we would ask if them if we put on a bit too much.

7. What do you think of my hair?
This might sound like a very vain question to ask, but it’s really more about whether or not she actually likes your hair. Guys spend the most time on their hair than anything else, so it would be actually good to know what they thought of it. If we asked this question, she would automatically think we’re incredibly self -centred and vain…

8. Do you have to order dessert?
It can be awkward if you’re ready to leave after the main course and she is intent on ordering dessert. It’s nice to get a heads up so we know that we will have to fork out the extra cash on a cheesecake, before you only eat half of it an say “I’m so stuffed”.

9. Do you really have to keep tasting my food?
I get that you want to have a little bit of everything, but I ordered the steak for a reason, because that’s what I wanted and presumably you ordered the pasta for the same reason.

10. Why do you keep going to the toilet?
It's been like three times and the starters just arrived…

11. Are you even listening to what I’m saying?
It would be nice if you acted like you cared about what we were talking about y'know.

12. Can we please stop talking about your last relationship?
It’s good to know when the last time you were in the relationship was and how long you have been single for, but we don’t need every intimate detail about it. You clearly still have some feelings for him if you’re still talking about him this much, maybe you’re not ready to start dating again?

13. Could you please stop looking at your phone every two seconds?
This kind of stuff is infuriating, when you’re trying to talk to a girl and they keep checking their phone. There should be a place in restaurants where you can put your phones, so there won’t be any Instragam pictures of your food and so people can actually talk for once.

14. Do you have any clue where your life is going, or is that just me?
You don’t want to tell them that you have no clue what you’re doing with your life, but it would be good to know if she was the same. You only went to college to keep your parents happy and have no real exit strategy either. There is no nice way of asking this so it’s better just to keep this one out of the conversation.

15. Are you one of those girls that take ages to text back?
When we text a girl it drives us mad when she takes hours to text back “Hi”, you might as well have not texted back if you’re going to come out with that crap. We’re not going to buy the excuse that you forgot because we know girls are glued to their phones.

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13 signs your man is still very immature

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Sep 12, 2014

by Amber Saunders

There isn’t a lot that changes when a guy grows up, they might look different or sound different, but they’re still really a kid inside. Some guys are better at hiding it around you than others, but one thing is for certain – when they’re with their friends, they will always act immature. Here are the signs that your boyfriend is still immature.

1. They’re incredibly shallow
They’re all about looks, whether it’s being obsessed with how they look or only caring about how others look. Being attracted to someone is a small part of a relationship, if all they care about is looks , then they’re definitely immature.

2. They’re very materialistic
It is good to have something to work toward in life, but if all they are working for is a new iPhone 6 or a new part for their car instead of spending it on their girlfriend, it shows immaturity. There is nothing wrong with treating yourself, but if all your money goes to other things, then it shows where their priorities lie.

3. They still think toilet humour is hilarious
We all like a little bit of crude humour every now and again, but if he has the sense of humour of a 10 year old then it’s not a good sign. When you get to a certain age, you look back on the things that you used to think were funny and see how childish they were. If he is immature he still finds the same things funny.

4. It’s never their fault
They won’t take the blame for anything or admit when they’re wrong. It’s a real sign of immaturity if they can’t own up to something, it’s one thing to be stubborn once a while but sometimes you just need to accept when you’re wrong. Relationships aren’t all fun and games and sometimes you just need to concede defeat.

5. The only dish they know how to make is beans on toast
They are not well versed in the culinary arts and the closest they come is beans on toast. They would never be able to make a romantic dinner for you, instead they would order Chinese food and maybe let you have some of their chips.

6. Their favourite movie is anything by Michael Bay
Kids like big explosions and loud noises in movies, but if that is still all they look for in a movie then they’re clearly immature. When you get older your tastes change and you watch movies with a bit more substance. For some they still get excited by seeing the same explosions over and over again.

7. Their career is going nowhere
It’s a scary world out there, but after a while you have to learn to come to grips with it. There is no point in sitting around waiting for things just to happen, if they’ve no job and no direction, they’re not accepting responsibility for their life.

8. They never make any plans
Staying in is always the best option for them and they never plan to go out to dinner or see a movie. Their equivalent is getting a take away and watching Netflix. It’s basically the same idea to them,expect there is a huge difference between going out and staying in.

9. They always say they’re too broke
If they are strapped for cash, then sometimes there is no problem with asking for a lend of money. If they actually have money but still ask you for some then they are clearly taking advantage of you. If they can never pay for things or are always stingy with money, then they are clearly to immature for a relationship.

10. He is more emotionally unstable
Guys have feelings too, but they don’t wear them on their sleeve for all to see. Guys should have their emotions intact and only open up during those intimate moments. If they burst in tears at pretty much anything they still have the emotional stability of a toddler.

11. They think that a T-shirt and sweatpants is always suitable attire
So you decide to go out somewhere for a change, but they just wear the clothes that they just wore to the gym. It wouldn’t hurt if they made a bit of an effort every now and again. Clearly they’re too immature if they think that wearing the same clothes for every occasion is acceptable.

12. Their favorite music is by Scooter
They listen to music that was popular about 5 or 6 years ago and don’t even realise it. They have ambitions of becoming a DJ, but they don’t know the first thing about music. They always blare their music in the house and think that everyone needs to hear what they’re listening to.

13. They have no idea how to comfort you
There are some guys that don’t have a clue what to do when their girlfriend is emotional. It doesn’t take that much, all you need is a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. They don’t need someone to tell them to get a grip.

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Chloe Moretz opens up about dating ‘crazy’ British guys

Celebrity

Aug 30, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Just when we couldn’t be any more confused about Chloe Moretz and Brooklyn Beckham’s rumoured romance – she goes and tells us she thinks British guys are ‘really crazy’!

Chatting about dating guys from the UK, the actress said, “UK boys are way more dangerous that American guys because they seem really nice, they seem really cool and then it’s like a sneak attack.”

She added, “They’re cobras. You meet them and they’re really quiet and then they’re secretly really crazy.”

Hmm … surely she’s not talking about lovely Becks junior!

The 17-year-old star continued, “I’m just saying, I learnt this a couple of times. American guys are kind of like ‘I’m really crazy’ or ‘I’m really aggressive’ and you kind of see it, but Brits are really quiet so it’s kind of like you’ve got to figure it out.”

“It’s cute and mysterious but It’s also kind of scary. With Americans it’s all out there, they’re like ‘well here’s my book, read it’,” she added.

The Carrie actress is said to have been dating Brooklyn for three months, and went to the Teen Choice Awards with him.

But she was seen recently holding hands with her ex Julian Moraes before rocking up to an Ed Sheeran gig with none other than Brooklyn.

What is happening?!

These guys REALLY need to learn to play it cool!

Relationships

Aug 21, 2014

by Amber Saunders

If you’ve ever worried about whether you’ve been texting that guy you fancy too much, these texts should make you feel a good bit better:

This is one eager beaver…

He should have taken the hint last weekend…

Anyone looking for a sugar daddy?

Five days of texting and still no reply? It's time to give up, love!

Everything is fine, now GO AWAY!

Being ordered to text someone isn't such a turn on…

You know you want it – really?

Because this isn't creepy at all!

Guys are getting in the #makeuptransformation trend

Aug 14, 2014

by Amber Saunders

First we had the #nomakeupselfie, now it's the #makeuptransformation trend that has hit Instagram in all it's trending amazement.

If you haven’t already heard of it, we will assume you were trekking through the Amazon, otherwise you are simply a lost cause…

But it’s not just us ladies who seeking to transform ourselves into our favourite celebs – men have gotten in on the trend, with obvious hilarious results.

Not only are they transforming themselves, they are also providing much needed tutorials.

It’s actually pretty good!

With the uncanny resemblance, our favourite has to be Kris Jenner although Mr Bean is coming in a very close second.

The 10 worst guys for any woman to date

Relationships

Jul 25, 2014

by Amber Saunders

Dating is hard enough, without coming across these guys! Just avoid at all costs.

1. The Scaredy-Cat
While seemingly a normal, possibly timid guy, things can go extremely wrong when he finds out your true feelings. Men like this aren’t mature enough to handle relationships, so they avoid them at all costs. For example, he may show signs of sharing your infatuation, but when talk of commitment comes up, he acts as if you’ve never even met. If this man comes into your life, don’t beat yourself up over his sudden change of heart. He’s simply a scared little boy, not the man of your dreams.

2. The Flirt
We’ve all met a flirt. Also known as the ever elusive ‘player’. He has dozens of women on the backburner and possesses a constant hunger to string more along to fulfill his insecure mindset. When you spot this man, don’t let him get to you. You can bet those charming one-liners and suave winks have been used many times before to his advantage. You’ll always be an option, but never a priority.

3. The Blow off
This man has no trouble setting plans and organising dates. In fact, he is usually the one that routinely lights up your phone every Friday night. He wants to have some fun this weekend. To make sure he isn’t left alone, he schedules numerous dates and weighs his options. If you’re not top on his list, you’ll probably get the ‘Oh, sorry I’m not feeling so well’ text or possibly no response at all. Don’t let it bother you, he wasn’t worth your time.

4. The Narcissist
This one’s pretty self-explanatory. Does your man spend more time getting ready than you do? Does he constantly check his hair in every mirror he comes across? Is he seemingly more in love with himself than in you? Are his interests limited to his own idealistic opinions and profound theories? Yeah, he’s head over heels. With himself. Ditch the Ken doll, you shouldn’t have to put up with remarks that your eyebrows need waxing.

5. The Overly Dramatic Type
You’ll know you’ve met this type when he freaks out if you show up five minutes late to a date. You can be sure he’ll fan every little disagreement into a full-blown argument. It’s not worth the stress. This type can’t handle sarcasm very well, either. Their serious attitudes tend to translate humor very literally.

6. The Mushball
Small gestures are the best!Pick you up from work and take you for lunch,or let you pick the movie perhaps, but what about when the gifts and compliments get out of control? Constant flattery can seem fake after a while, and while endless gifts sound nice; they ultimately result in an awkward situation. If all of that mushball behavior is one sided and we girls end up on a pedestal, the relationship can often become unbalanced.

7. The Deadbeat
This man is most often seen sporting a dominoes stained T-shirt ; lying on the couch in his parents sitting room. If for some reason he leaves the house and you two end up talking; you’ll find him very light on the activities aspect of life. But who knows? He could be a driven, hard-core gamer and if you’re into that sort of thing then you’ve met your match! But if he’s just a no good couch potato, it’ll take a lot longer for you to try and change him then it will for him to finish off another bowl of Cheetos.

8. The Power Monger
This type of man has a need for control. Over you, and everything else in his life. If he starts ordering you around or trying to manipulate you in any way, get out of this relationship. He’ll only continue to build power by wearing you down. In order for a relationship to happily function, both sides need to share authority. He isn’t the boss of you; you aren’t a trophy.

9. The Know It All
Everyone hates a know it all. If you find yourself with this man, you’ll become aware of your situation very quickly. You’ll probably be told you’re incorrect more frequently and you should prepare for the flood of ‘extensive knowledge’ your partner is going to heap upon you. The information you’re being bombarded with is this man’s way of looking smarter or trying to impress you. It’s not impressive, it’s downright annoying.

10. The Judgementalist
It’s one thing to people watch. It’s another to point out every flaw in those around you. This type of man can spot someone unique and different from a mile away and has this conformist need to cut them up and express his dislike of their differences. They’re incredibly shallow and don’t have the capacity to dig deep and really get to know anyone out of the ordinary. You don’t want to date a mean, un-understanding man. So, find someone who can accept people for who they are and is secure with himself.

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