Four Types of Guys You Should Avoid on Dating Apps
Although I’m currently on a dating hiatus (have a read of my article on why I’ve decided to remain single if you’re curious), I’m certainly no stranger to dating apps and the plethora of interesting personalities they bring. Through the good, the bad and the ugly, I’ve come to realise that there are a few recurring characters who never fail to entertain.
One of the most infamous personas is The F-Boy. Usually totally open and unashamed of his antics, he’ll come out with pick-up lines and innuendos that almost, I repeat almost, make you fall straight into his trap, before you remember that you’re not about that life anymore. Confident, charming and charismatic, from the offset he makes it clear that he isn’t looking for anything more than a night of fun, commanding your interest with an initial message like “hey sexy” often accompanied with a wink emoji (but more commonly an eggplant).
The Secret F-Boy is pretty similar to the true F-Boy, although slightly less smooth and definitely less convincing. Rather than make his intentions clear from the beginning, he feigns interest in pursuing serious dating until suddenly, in the middle of a conversation about your favourite travel destination, he asks “do you want to hear my sex playlist?” From my experience, once a secret F-Boy has revealed his true colours, it only gets worse from there, so escape while you still can.
The Serial Ghoster is probably the most frustrating of all the guys. Every time you just about manage to forget about him, he pops up with an “I was just thinking about you…” or “I’ve missed talking to you” getting your hopes up of living a fantasy dream life with him until… oh. He’s gone again.
The Overly Keen is an introvert’s worst nightmare. You’d think he’d have tired himself out after firing question after question at you for twenty minutes straight, but unfortunately he’s just warming up. He wants to know everything and anything about you. It’s flattering, I suppose, and he’s probably a really nice guy deep down, but his interest in you is just a tiny bit alarming, especially when he invites you to meet his parents after only exchanging three messages.
You may have experienced at least one of these guys during your online dating endeavours, but the main thing to remember is that they aren’t the only guys out there. If you look out for the telltale signs indicating that someone is the wrong person, it will be far easier to spot the right person when they do eventually come along.
