We all have the ideal man in our head who we would like to settle down with for the rest of our lives. Or we have our fantasy man. But what about those types of men we should stay clear of and not date?

The mummy’s boy

This guy probably lives with his mother and if not, close enough for her to pop in for tea (most nights). She will have helped him pick out his decor and there will be photos of her all over his apartment. He goes for sunday dinner and has several cartons of homemade meals in the refrigerator.

Why you should stay away: You will never live up to his mother and although he will love and cherish you forever he will take his mother’s side every time.

How to get shot of him: Tell him you don’t like his mother.

The body builder

This guy will have photos of himself on every available space, his own home gym (even though he has a lifetime membership at the swanky one in town). He also has all the latest gadgets and home entertainment.

Why you should stay away: You will never see him as he is always down the gym, he will spend more time in the bathroom than with you. He collects trophies and likes one hanging off his arm.

How to get shot of him: Tell him to give up the gym.

The Womanizer

This guy will treat you like a princess and is the perfect lover. He dresses well and is out to impress and impress he will (every woman he comes in contact with). He will of course have trouble remembering your name what with all the women he has on the go.

Why You should stay away: His excuses for not showing up are getting more pathetic. You will have to compete with his phone for time as he has so many texts to answer.

How to get shot of him: “I used to be a man”

The Workaholic

This man is going places but will he be taking you with him? He is smartly dressed, has great taste in decor, eats at the finest restaurants, but his work will always come first.

Why you should stay away: You have to make an appointment to see him. He will take you to elegant dinner parties then leave you with strangers while he talks shop.

How to get shot of him: “I’m taking a year of to travel do you want to come?”

Your college lecturer

He is probably older than you, more worldly and will get you a good grade but you will always be his secret or “pupil”.

Why you should stay away: If anyone found out about you they will say you slept your way to better grades. Plus he would lose his job and possibly his teaching position.

How to get shot of him: Tell him somebody is blackmailing you and if you don’t stop seeing him they are going to report you.