My friends and I have had our share of dating disasters and successes. How do we know who is right and who is wrong for us? Nobody's perfect but at least we should steer away from those who are not even slightly correct! Sometimes it's hard to know and even convince ourselves that we are dating the wrong guy, but you know what? If it doesn't feel right and if you are always wondering or worrying about every single thing- then maybe- you should read on. Just for fun, I've compiled a list of Men to Avoid based on experiences by women.

Men to Avoid:

1. The verbal abuser: He can't seem to say anything flattering or nice about anybody. He is always critical of you or of everyone when in fact, he's the one who is suffering from major issues and low self-esteem.

2. The commitment-phobic: He's quite subtle in his ways. He wants to be friends with you- really. But does that mean "just friends" or "friends"? He likes going out with you but you never see any of his friends or he doesn't seem to invite you to any parties where you will meet anyone else in his circle. He disappears when he has other friends in town. He is scared of seeing "families" or dealing with the word "relationship" and yet he can't handle it when you start dating someone else.

3. The party guy: Parties are great but if your guy seems to be spending most of his time at partiesdoes he really have a life? Ask yourself: What are his interests? Will you be able to keep up with someone who goes out every night?

4. The couch-potato- This is the same old one, yes. He loves watching TV and he really does! He loves it so much, he even watches "Desperate Housewives" and when he's in front of the TV, no one else exists. If you like to be fit, then this is not your guy. The only thing you are going to gain from this relationship is: POUNDS and I'm not talking monetary wise either.

5. The videogames man- This one is a version of the "the couch potato" but instead, he sits all day (or most of his time) playing videogames. He can be a multitasker too- while playing online videogames, he can chat, meet people and perhaps send an e-mail or two. Playing videogames is OK when you're bored but if the guy does this all the time- then he might be progressing in his skill level there but is he really progressing in life? He is just an overgrown child and I'm not even sure he can be a family man someday.

6. The physical abuser- this one is the killer (no pun intended). No woman should accept being

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