ALL THINGS GIRL: 18 Must-Date Men to Sample

I found this list a while ago and refer to it when researching traits for my heroes and thought it’d be fun to share it with you.

According to The Stir, women should date eighteen types of men before settling down with one.

Why?

For a few reasons. First, you’ll learn the guy traits that drive you crazy (a/k/a the “dealbreakers”). Second, you’ll find certain traits are must haves (the “non-negotiables”).  Last, you’ll have a ball finding and dating them all!

Here we go:

The musician. He loves his music and may sometimes choose the groove over you. Something all women who date music men must deal with. The sex is usually great, too, so that’s an added bonus.
The mountain man. Can an outdoorsy type of guy find true love and harmony with a city girl in heels? Only one way to find out.
The hippie. Dude. You should find out if you love tie-dye tapestries as curtains and the smell of patchouli before you take the plunge.
The skater. This could also be the surfer, snowboarder, or motorcycle man … any guy into extreme types of sports. Many of these guys are tough on the outside, super sweet on the inside.
The gamer. Sharing your guy with a remote control takes a special kind of woman.
The corporate type. Never say never, even if you are an indie DIY type.
The skinny guy. Some women love being with a guy thinner than they are. Some really don’t.
The overweight guy. Never ever discount a guy because of his weight. He could lose it and get healthier. And being with a guy much bigger than you makes you feel really petite. And he often tries harder in the bedroom.
The asshole. Just because you need to get this type out of your system. And being with a jerk prepares you for those moments when Mr. Right acts like a poopstain.
The older guy. Too mature or just right?
The younger guy. Age may or may not be nothing but a number.
The nerd. I think they can be kinky.
The guy with a lot of money. You deserve to be spoiled and know what it’s like to live without worrying about rent.
The guy with no money. It’s humbling and savvy to know what it’s like to live worried about rent and what to eat. Makes you stronger.
The weirdo. Kink factor here again, but he could also be a deep thinker and make you expand your mind.
The guy who has a kid. A glimpse into what a guy could be like when he’s a dad. A peek into parenthood can make you learn a whole lot.
The wimpy type. If you can kill spiders, then the wimpy guy might be a good match for you. But it’s good to find out if this quality irks you or not.
The macho type. Makes some women swoon, others cringe.

What are your dealbreaker and non-negotiable traits? How many of these types of guys did you date before settling down?

xoxo

~S