I found this article...

...and I thought it made some good points. Here are some types of men to steer clear of:


Guy #1: Mr. Angry-I’m-Divorced-TooHow to spot him: He’ll tell you within the first ten seconds that his wife ran off with her trainer. Or drained his bank account. Or both. And he can’t wait to hear all the ugly details of your divorce. Why he’s tempting: You have a common enemy: The ex. And a heated trash-your-ex session can get you all hot and bothered—in a good way.Why you should steer clear: If he’s still raging about how she did him wrong, he’s got, ahem, some issues to sort. “A lot of the divorced men I meet are eager to have ‘dump on your ex sessions,’ says Jennifer*, a 32-year-old who got married at 24 and divorced at 26. “But I steer clear of anyone who is harboring that much hostility toward their ex, because they obviously aren’t ready for a new relationship.”

VLB, YOU SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THAT ONE!!!! A husband obsessed with his wife is not a good portent of things to come!

Guy #2: Mr. Best-Friends-with-His-ExHow to spot him: He’ll nonchalantly work her into conversations: “My ex thinks I should buzz my hair,” “When my ex and I were having lattes yesterday…” Why he’s tempting: He sounds so enlightened! You think you’ve stumbled upon the most forgiving guy in America. Why you should steer clear: Staying friendly after a breakup is a good thing, sure. But if his former wife still occupies the role of trusted advisor—Condoleezza to his George W.—beware. “This is a guy who’s still in love, plotting a comeback, or at least hoping for the possibility of breakup sex,” says Daily. “Pass on him.”

Guy #3: The PlayerHow to spot him: He’s the unusually friendly guy who makes effortless chit-chat, has expensive shoes and a good haircut—and is always ducking outside to talk on his cell. Why he’s tempting: You know how in tennis when you play with a great player, you don’t suck as much as when you play with a beginner? Same applies here. If your date is a smooth operator who’s never at a loss for words, you’ll feel more relaxed, witty, and confident, says Tessina.Why you should steer clear: Slick guys love dating. But they are less fond of relationships. If your pro dater has had a ton of five-minute partnerships, doesn't open up, or shies away from discussing personal details, “he probably won’t commit,” says Tessina.

Guy #4: The Dr. Phil CloneHow to spot him: He’s a close talker. And what other guy says, “And how did that make you feel?” Why he’s tempting: Counseling is expensive. Why not get it for free? Why you should steer clear: Your dates will soon feel like a therapy session, and that’s not romantic. But the real problem is Dr. Phil wannabes are happiest when you’re unhappy. So unless you want to play the role of despondent-damsel-in-distress to his caring-if-not-slightly-condescending professional, tell this guy to take a hike.

Guy #5: Mr. Crazy-PossessiveHow to spot him: When he hears you were married, he jokes, “Did he hurt you? Just say the word, and I’ll get the guy.”Why he’s tempting: “Jealousy can be flattering,” says Tessina. He wants you all to himself, which is an ego rush. Why you should steer clear: Intense jealousy is often a sign of emotional instability. “Controlling people are usually very smooth at first,” says Tessina. “But after they charm you into bonding to them, the control can turn very unpleasant, and even lead to stalking or abuse.” So consider yourself warned!

Guy #6: Ashton Kutcher’s Evil TwinHow to spot him: He spots you. And tells you you’re so much hotter than the 22-year-olds he has dated. You’re a single divorced mom? He acts like he won the lottery! Why he’s tempting: He’s got all his hair and still fits in his 32-waist jeans. Enough said.Why you should steer clear: So your 24-year-old babe says he “has a thing” for older women? “These guys are just looking for a booty call—they save the real love for women closer to their own age,” says New Yorker Joanne Morris, 40-something, who has dated several guys in their mid-twenties. “One guy tried to talk me into meeting him at a hotel, which he graciously suggested I pay for. I declined!” But the kicker was when she invited a 25-year-old “friend” home for the weekend, and it turned out he had more in common with her 20-year-old son than with her. “They spent the whole weekend together—skateboarding!” Lisa Lombardi is a New York-based writer and editor.