Every now and then, I received dating advice or links to dating advice. And, indeed, I have also seen a plethora of "women to avoid"-style lists out there. Some of them are quite good, others are quite intuitive.

But someone sent-in his personal list of women to avoid. I thought it was pretty good, so I'm making it available for you, the reader. If you already have a list of "women to avoid", I'm sure you will find some excellent additions today.

Although a few of these are no-brainers, some of these are very sound advice for gentlemen.

The Rules for Men- AS IT SHOULD BE! (Or, a starting point for future dating. -- NG)

1. Don't date a woman that doesn't accept compliments.

2. When you first meet a woman, listen not only to what she says, but what she DOESN'T say!

3. If you get an odd feeling about a woman, don't have sex with her- NO MATTER HOW HOT SHE IS!

4. Don't get a woman that doesn't work, or is underemployed (e.g. 35 years old and flipping burgers at McDonalds).

5. Don't date a woman who has 4 kids by 5 different guys (hey, maybe she did a threesome once?)

6. Don't date a woman with kids at all if you can help it. (No exceptions! -- NG)

7. If you do date a woman with kids, don't buy the kids a damn thing. That's what the crumbsnatcher's daddy is for!

8. Don't date a woman that reads Harlequin Romance novels.

9. Don't date a woman that has no hobbies or interests. (Sorry honey, sleeping and watching TV are NOT pastimes!)

10. Don't date a woman who's favorite restaurant is "Wherever you want to eat is fine with me."

11. Don't date a woman who says "You don't know what I've been through!" (A consequence of her own irresponsibility, perhaps?)

12. Don't date a woman that hits you playfully or otherwise. (Signs of the future.)

13. Don't date a woman that has no sense of humor.

14. Don't date a woman who knows all the bars that have Ladies' Night.

15. Don't date a woman who calls you more than twice a day (and twice is one too many), or at nutty hours of the day or night.

16. Don't date a woman that always has her girlfriend, sister, or other female by their side.

17. Don't date a woman who has overt tattoos, if any at all.

18. Don't date a woman who thinks current events in the news is J.Lo. and Ben Affleck.

19. Don't date a woman who can't cook, clean, or do laundry. She's not going to magically learn once the ring is on her hand.

20. If you're into older women (like me), don't date a woman who takes her of-age daughter with her to the night club.

21. Don't date a woman that always says she's a "real woman looking for a real man". (Danger Will Robinson! Danger! -- NG) Real woman = Loudmouth, smart-ass, vulgar bitch, Real Man = sap who'll put up with her and her crap.

22. Don't date a woman who dresses nice, but can never seem to keep her phone bill paid for.

23. Sugar daddy = a man who finances a woman's irresponsible habits.

24. Don't date a woman whose car seems to always have a new dent or mechanical problem every week. AND DON'T LOAN HER YOUR CAR!

25. Don't date a woman whose house is done in the leopard or tiger motif.

26. Don't date a woman whose bathroom is filthy.

27. Don't have sex with a woman who just sits or lays there when you initiate it.

28. Don't have sex with a woman whose favorite sex act is "I don't know".

29. Don't move in with a woman, don't let her move in with you. It's hard enough for married couples to live with each other.

30. Don't date a woman who gets bent out of shape because you just want to have a quiet night at home by yourself, after a long day at work.

That's the end? Pshaw!

There are plenty other types of women to avoid...

Women studies majors, any and all.

Any woman who subscribes to MS Magazine.

Any woman who owns more than exactly ZERO vibrating phalluses.

Any woman who subscribes to Cosmopolitan or, come to think of it, any magazine with a featured article like "Land Mr. Right in 10 Easy Blowjobs."

I doubt if anyone can make an all-comprehensive list! But here is another excellent collection of tips that nicely complements this one: BusterB's Women to Avoid.

(5/31/03) And Lo! Some readers sent-in their own additional additions to the list...

Any woman who says she's looking for a "good Christian man". They often turn-out to be witches.

Don't date a woman who is rude to the waiter/waitress.

Find out what type of relationship a woman has with her father and brothers. On that note don't date a woman who calls you "daddy," even in jest.

Any more than two piercings (an earring in each ear) is a warning sign at the very least. Also beware women with especially well-manicured nails... the message is that their hands won't help carry any burden.

Don't date a woman who won't go to a zoo or who expresses discomfort with any animal other than cats. Cats can be affectionate, but they typically represent a distant, aloof feminine ideal... but a woman who shows a love of other animals demonstrates a greater degree of compassion and open-mindedness than her feline fetishist counterparts.

Any woman who doesn't participate in at least one sport or outdoor activity is bad news. Doing aerobics, pilates, whatever at the gym doesn't count... she could be motivated by vanity rather than a genuine interest in her own fitness and well-being. An interest in team sports is especially promising, as it shows that she can likely play well with others.

Any woman who threatens to read you her poetry on the first date is typically bad news.

(I suspect he's dated a few Goth chicks...) If anyone else has any suggestions, feel free to send them in...

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"...the most brazen female superficiality is now sold and encouraged as "female empowerment." -- Angelia Fiori.

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