Do you know who NOT to date?
When we reach that age/stage in life that we should stop dating wholly inappropriate people, we (thankfully!) begin to figure out who is not good for you. It would be amazing and utterly convenient to have a running list of the “types” that everyone should generally avoid, right?
A reader sent me an article by a guy who listed the “types of women to avoid” and I found it equally tragic and hilarious.
Just for fun, let’s say we compose a list. What types would you put on it and why?
I would start mine with don’t date a record producer, aspiring rapper, or bartender. I have been down that road, trust me!
Let’s see what you come up with. Who knows? Maybe we can figure out if we are the type that others avoid. The more you know, people. The more you know.
By Wise Diva, Misadventures in Atlanta Dating Blog
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Reio
September 29th, 2011
3:29 pm
For Real/ i’m swiss™ – Thanks a lot!
Exiled!
September 29th, 2011
3:29 pm
I wonder where DuShawn is!
my favorite male blogger ever
hope the recession left him in good stead.
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:30 pm
swiss – Naw, since I’m a feminist, where’s MY sammich!!LOL!!!
Confirmed Bachelor
September 29th, 2011
3:31 pm
@Into the Light
They are crazy over a silly game, Ever been to a club on game night? Crazy people that become angry or violent if you insult their precious game.
P.S I think I struck a nerve with kimmie, she must some of the things on my list. Girl, Woman it’s all the same sort of, I figure I’d use girl instead of woman, 25-35 girls 35-up woman, I know how women don’t like to feel old.
Into the Light
September 29th, 2011
3:31 pm
LOL@Swiss.
Celisea
September 29th, 2011
3:31 pm
SexyC – Post the name of it here if you think of it. Sometimes I find body sprays and mists at TJMaxx/Marshalls that are inexpensive AND get compliments
I love to check out their stuff. Hmmm, think I’m drop by the one on Howell Mill on my way home.
i'm swiss™
September 29th, 2011
3:31 pm
“Naw, since I’m a feminist, where’s MY sammich!”
kimmie — If you’re such a feminist, you can get yo own d@mn sammich!
Matt
September 29th, 2011
3:32 pm
Sexycool, I think I left my paddle under Kimmie’s bed, can you make sure I get it back!!!
SexyCool
September 29th, 2011
3:32 pm
I want to say that it has “Flowers” in the name.
But I also know that I tried it one time and it didn’t work well with my body chemistry.
Into the Light
September 29th, 2011
3:32 pm
@Into the Light
They are crazy over a silly game, Ever been to a club on game night? Crazy people that become angry or violent if you insult their precious game.
Nah, I’m usually at the game….
Celisea
September 29th, 2011
3:33 pm
Exiled – I wonder where DuShawn is!
Now he was a storyteller.
For Real
September 29th, 2011
3:34 pm
For Real: Matt I like how you are fighting back.
Matt: Thanks For Real. I have to stand up for myself.
For Real: Good, good, keep that attitude but there is just one thing tho
Matt: What’s that For Real?
For Real: Wellllll your “I ain’t falling for the banana in the tail pipe” and sound too tuff. Imma need you to drop the ending on some words and use some ddouble negatives.
Matt: Double negatives?
For Real: Oh and remember you are fighting a girl too.
SexyCool
September 29th, 2011
3:34 pm
I don’t do paddles. I just need to know who to stay the hell away from before I have to hit ‘em in the head with a bottle.
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:34 pm
Confirmed – It’ll take a whole lot more than your little list to strike up a nerve here! LOL!! I thought it was cute, actually, reminded me of my 11 year old. Only one I care about what calls me is my husband and we’re all good there!
For Real
September 29th, 2011
3:37 pm
“Me either, Reio. Probably for the best, though, cause we all know that I can sometimes be a little bitty tiny bit on the sensitive side”
I don’t think your breastestessesss are bitty. Come sit on my lap. Not that side… there you go. Did you know I am the blog official picturetaker?
Into the Light
September 29th, 2011
3:38 pm
It ain’t what they call you….it’s what you answer to…..
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:38 pm
Yes, Fendi was yesteryear and hope people aren’t still wearing it. Those women supposedly with money poured in on.
(Your sister will always be by your side).
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:40 pm
swiss-
For Real
September 29th, 2011
3:41 pm
For Real: Ziiiiiiiiiiiiiippppppppppppppppppppppppppp!!!
ScooL: Tink, Tink
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:41 pm
@Matt ~
, you a newbie…give me back that paddle…still got milk behind your ears here in Blogsville (lol).
TenderRoni
September 29th, 2011
3:42 pm
who NOT to date?- A controlling man
A man that its all about doing things his way, cuz he his the head, or the king of his castle.
Matt
September 29th, 2011
3:43 pm
Leggs, if i give you somethin, what do I get
Confirmed Bachelor
September 29th, 2011
3:43 pm
@kimmie
Clearly something bothers you, it is evident. I am a brick wall myself, so there you go.
Matt
September 29th, 2011
3:44 pm
Actually I gotta split, later guys talk to ya again “gives paddle to leggs” give purp sexy and kimmie a wallop for me
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:45 pm
@Matt ~ why asking SC to get the paddle back from under kimmie’s bed. Man, your implication can get you hog tied and tar feathered. Thread carefully, thread carefully (lololol)….
Reio
September 29th, 2011
3:46 pm
Never date a woman that asks probing & leading questions. She said she was interested in what kind of a husband I was(She knows ‘m married, this was just general conversation at work). She asked, who does the dishes?, Who irons the clothes?, who prepares the meals?, who got the kids ready for school(when they were younger)? Who… Well, the common answer for most of her questions was, “my wife”. I sensed what she was up to, so I asked her why she did’nt ask Who mows the lawn?, Who tunes up the cars?, Who replaces the altenator or starter? Who takes out the garbage?, who replaced the leaky pipe in the basement?, Who replaced the worn out condensor on the refridgerator? Who… Said she was getting around to asking stuff like that, which was a lie, cause she had already started to walk away when I started my round of quetions. She had an agenda, don’t like that.
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:48 pm
@Matt ~ you get to walk around Blogsville without a vest on….that’s what you’ll get.
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:48 pm
Confirmed – Nothing bothering me at all, just passing the time. Seriously, nothing on this blog bothers me. I like to debate and blow off steam, but I’m a very happy woman. Too blessed to be stressed!
SexyCool
September 29th, 2011
3:50 pm
Legga – tread…no H…:)
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:50 pm
I’m gonna be as blunt as I can, Reio ~ “Bump” any co-worker woman asking a married man those questions. I wouldn’t have answered nare one of them (but then again, I’m not a man).
SlimNu
September 29th, 2011
3:51 pm
Reio – Hell week can be administered at any given time…some of us ‘regulars’ didn’t get ours until we were here dayum near 3 to 4 years already. <slim now gives Reio one good swift kick in the johnson before running off
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:51 pm
Oh, that’s right, SexyC…thanks!!
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:53 pm
And, the first person that crys during Hell Week can never come back. It’s like bending over in the shower while in jail….get to stepping….
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:53 pm
Reio – Sounds like she’s just nosey.
But I find if more people asked more questions when dating and getting to know someone, there would be less “surprises” down the road. I think a lot don’t ask the right questions because they are afraid of the answers. Just a thought.
Camille
September 29th, 2011
3:53 pm
@ Reio.. that is the baggage I was referring to in my first post.
Reio
September 29th, 2011
3:54 pm
Leggs – Well, this round of questions came after her and another co-worker(female) were complaining about how married men want the wives to do everything around the house. She approached me with those questions, I answered.
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:54 pm
Leggs – You right, none of her business.
Celisea
September 29th, 2011
3:54 pm
I don’t think she was hitting on you. Maybe getting answers to settle a debate?
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:55 pm
I have no idea how long I’ve been walking around with one earring on. Glad they’re not one of my prettier silver ones….
Reio
September 29th, 2011
3:56 pm
SlimNu – Oh No ! Not down there. Please!
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:56 pm
Leggs/SCool – He has no idea, with that lame mess he rode in here on. H to the Naw!
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
3:58 pm
I see, Reio, I see….
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
3:58 pm
Reio – Oh, then, that was just an office debate. But I still wouldn’t have answered any questions if I didn’t feel like it.
Reio
September 29th, 2011
4:02 pm
kimmie – Same here. I felt like it. I installed 4 outlets in the basement a few years ago, after buying a how-to video, as well as many other things. She Never thought about MAN stuff like that, I guess.
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
4:03 pm
LMAO @ kimmie!! Down, Rocky, Down.
Exiled!
September 29th, 2011
4:05 pm
walking around with one earing?
so office quickies are this good?
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
4:05 pm
@Reio ~ she may be thinking you getting up with the crying/hungry/crappy diaper baby holds more points than installing those outlets (lol)….
Leggs
September 29th, 2011
4:05 pm
@Ex ~ they can be if you know what you’re doing…
kimmie
September 29th, 2011
4:06 pm
Reio – Yeah, I don’t have no issue with a man doing man stuff AT ALL! I stay in my lane, I am so not good at that stuff, especially electrical.
Leggs –
Exiled!
September 29th, 2011
4:07 pm
I’m concerned Angie has 5 year old heavy cobwebs for 2C.