Is He Really Prince
Charming?
10 Ways to Tell If Your Man has
Toad
Potential
He's
gorgeous, talented, and athletic, with the body of a Greek God.
However, does
the object of your affection have everything it takes to keep you
blissfully
content? Here are some tell-tale signs that Mr. Perfect might be
anything but
your ideal mate.
1.
You have to wrestle for his attention.
Is the
high score on his video game more important than you? Does 'boy's night
out'
happen more often than your nights together? If you're reduced to
groveling and
begging to get him to spend time with you, toss him back in the pond.
2. Mirror,
mirror on the wall…
Nothing
wrong with a guy who takes pride in his looks, but does he have a love
affair
going on with his own reflection? Your self esteem will have a tough
time
competing with his inflated ego. Give him a compact and comb as going
away
presents.
3.
His neck has been rubberized.
Ah,
yes. There isn't a thing that will make a girl feel more special than
having
her man blatantly check out every other female that walks past. It may
be true
that death is the only thing that stops us from looking, but most of us
have
developed the fine art of discretion. If his motor skills are hampered
by his
inability to stay focused, find someone with better peripheral vision.
4.
Heard the stories, seen the victims.
Not
only have you heard the local gossip (which you were quick to dismiss
as just
that), but he doesn't seem to have a problem sharing his exploits with
you. His
idea of meaningful conversation is a laundry list of what he's done and
to
whom. Don't become part of his inventory.
5.
He thinks he's a sculptor.
We
could all stand a few small improvements, some more than others. But,
is
Picasso constantly suggesting things you should change to make him
'happier'?
Is he resistant to change himself, on any level? You should be desired
for who
you are, not molded into someone else's fantasy.
6.
Mother knows best.
A fast
way to determine how your guy will treat you is to watch how he treats
his
mother (or the other women in his family). Any negativity he shows her
could
eventually shift your way. On the flip side is the mama's boy, who
can't seem
to let go of his mommy. Not only will his infantile behavior grate on
your
nerves, but you'll notice a definite lack of backbone should there be a
dispute
between you and the family matriarch. Stick to playing with the big
boys
instead.
7.
He's an expert, on everything.
Sure,
we want someone who is reasonably intelligent. However, if he tries to
appear
smarter than he really is by knocking everything that comes out of your
mouth,
he's got some issues. Suggest a few therapists and keep walking.
8.
Fight Night isn't just a game.
If he
isn't starting battles, he's finishing them. His arguments are
punctuated with
his fists, and he feels perfectly justified in doing so. "But he'd
never hit me," you assume. Think again and back away slowly. You
could
be his next opponent.
9.
Trips are booked through a dealer.
His
idea of a good time is mentally leaving the planet. Don't believe for a
minute
that you can change that with encouragement, support or even nagging.
Leave him
to his travels and concentrate on the guys who are grounded.
10.
He's so tight, he squeaks.
Whoever
said "money doesn't buy happiness" apparently had lots of it. Should
Romeo be unwilling to share his wealth, or he's helping to lighten the
load in
your wallet, take your first step toward financial freedom…right out
the door.
No
matter what stage your relationship is at, if it's giving you the
'uh-oh'
feeling, listen to your instincts and run like a thief. Believing that
he'll
adjust or grow out of annoying (or dangerous) habits can set you up for
a
lifetime of misery. Find a partner who will help you become the strong,
vibrant
woman you were destined to be. Even if it doesn't last 'forever', your
relationship(s) should have a positive impact on your life, not send
you
scrambling for a shrink's couch or a restraining order. You owe
yourself that
much.