Ladies, you all know this article. It's the type of article you stumble upon and go, "I dated him! And him!" Sometimes, we read up on things we already know just to reaffirm our decisions; to reassure ourselves we're not crazy, and just the comfort of knowing that someone else out there understands. Or for the lucky few who see the warning signs in a potential date and want to be proactive and cautious, I congratulate you. You lack the impulsivity which has landed me in one bad relationship after the other.

For years, I have been dubbed by my friends as "the one with low standards". My girlfriends always seemed appalled by my choice of men, and in retrospect, I know why now. My judgment has (thankfully) been honed over the years to spot trouble a mile away, but that doesn't necessarily mean I listen to the wisdom I've acquired. Do I really love bad boys? That shall be in my next installment.

The men in question may fall into more than one category, since we all know that no one is one-dimensional, and stereotyping is wrong. So, in no particular order, here is Ten Men you would want to Avoid Dating. Enjoy.

Man to Avoid #1: The Narcissist

You know the kind. This guy loves to masturbate. Verbally. You usually know when you meet him. Take a look at his apartment. He has things laid out or stuff hanging off the walls with the specific purpose of sparking conversation-about himself. If he's in sales, be ready to be his audience. Narcissistic men, if you are dating one, can create an ambience, a vibe that evokes this feeling you can't put a finger on. He seems smart, successful, articulate, competent, even good in bed. Now, why then, why do you feel like crap? If you listen closely, you'll realize he doesn't ask any questions about you. Or if he does, it's usually shallow, superficial questions that, once answered, somehow twists its way back to his favorite topic-yours truly. Or should i say HIS truly, no wait i'm confused by all this talk about that one person talking about himself. Emotionally unavailable also describes this man to a T. Usually a hypochondriac. Overly possessive because he has objectified you, don't mistake it for love. Most narcissists love their reflection, so he may have more beauty products than you do. He also spends more time in the bathroom than you. (Then again, that also applies to metrosexuals, and I don't have an opinion on that category yet, but knowing my amazing dating career, I will soon.)

Man to Avoid #2: The Boss

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