6 Signs He's a Serial Dater

Smitten, Glamour Magazine

By Ariane Marder, Glamour magazine

The serial dater acts like dating is his job. Apparently online dating sites are chock full of these peeps. I wouldn't know; I was too busy seeking these guys out in real life. I like to refer to it as The Dark Period Called My Twenties.

Serial daters are never ready to settle down. They like the chase, and once they have you in their web (or bed), then BAM, they're out like proverbial trout.


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Here are 6 signs to be on the lookout for:

1. He's a bachelor for life. He's Clooney-esque, but likely not as good looking. The longest relationship he's had is two years, and then he breaks it off using some lame excuse that wouldn't hold up at the post office.

2. He charms the panties off of you--literally. As in, once you sleep with him, he's not as "into" you as he once was. Even coffee together the next morning takes on a dark pallor.

3. His eyes gloss over when you talk about yourself or your interests. He would rather keep the conversation focused on what matters: him. If he talks about himself in the third person, just run.


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4. He makes empty promises that he can't keep. It's not that he has to work on a big project, it's that he'd rather go out with the girl he met last night.

5. Work is everything to him. It defines him. He says things like, "I'm gonna be huge," and "Gotta make that money."

6. After a few dates, he'll start talking about how effed up he is. And how he thinks he may be depressed or confused. You think. "Poor guy, I can help." I like to think of this as preparing for his grand exit. It's really just another way of saying it's not you, it's me. And, yeah, no kidding it's not me.


Note: I can't tell if writing this post has made me feel more angry or stupid. Either way, believe me when I tell you to avoid these guys at all costs. Unless of course, you need material. Then, by all means, do what you need to do.

Anyone know a guy like this? Have you ever dated a serial dater? What about online? Has anyone successfully tamed one?

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