Is he clingy, stuck in the friend-zone or a total timewaster? Find out which kind of man YOU are dating – and how to play him

There may be a million fish in the sea, but  not all of them are catches.

With the introduction of online dating, the  process of finding the perfect man has become even more complicated.

But with a little help from head&shoulders dating  guru James Preece and  match.com’s resident relationship expert, Kate Taylor, FEMAIL has identified the  five stereotypical types of dating character, how to spot them and how to deal  with them. You’re welcome.

Spot him: FEMAIL has joined forces with some relationship experts to help you spot - and deal with - each type of dating stereotype Spot him: FEMAIL has joined forces with some  relationship experts to help you spot – and deal with – each type of dating  stereotype

 

Pickup Pete

Pickup Pete is extremely confident and  self-assured when it comes to dating. He spends his time reading books on how to  meet women and testing out the techniques. He is charming and attentive but  enjoys the single life too much to commit.

Spot him: He’ll NEVER seem nervous or flustered, and will always have a stock line in any  situation.

Deal with  him: If you’re not looking for long-term, Pete can be a dream come  true. He’ll make you feel like you’re the most beautiful, fascinating girl in  the world, and he is the perfect cure for a bad break-up. Enjoy having him  around for a year but if he fails to mention the future after that, end  it.

Pickup Pete: He's extremely confident and self-assured when it comes to dating but he'll never commit Pickup Pete: He’s extremely confident and self-assured  when it comes to dating but he’ll never commit

Timewaster Trev: He uses the latest dating apps to give his ego a boost- for him it's all about the attention his online profile getsTimewaster Trev: He uses the latest dating apps to give  his ego a boost- for him it’s all about the attention his online profile  gets

 

Timewaster Trev

Timewaster Trev uses the latest dating apps  to give his ego a boost – for him, it’s all about the attention his online  profile gets. In reality, he actually lacks confidence which is why he is unable  to hold down a relationship and usually strings girls along until he gets bored.  He will turn up late to dates and spends most of the time checking the hits on  his dating profile.
Spot him: His online dating profile is active  24/7. He makes last-minute plans, and you’ll be sure to receive sporadic texts  from him when you least expect to.

Deal with him:  Strict boundaries will protect you. Don’t accept dates with less than  two days notice, and end things after three months if he hasn’t introduced you  to his friends.

Friend Zone Fred

Friend Zone Fred lacks confidence and always  ends up as just a friend. He treats women with respect but finds that he is  usually the shoulder to cry on. You won’t find Friend Zone Fred on dating  websites; he finds them too daunting.

Spot him:  After five dates, he still hasn’t tried to kiss you. Or if he has, he  asked permission first.

Deal with him:  He is perfect husband material but his self-confidence just needs a  bit of a boost. Try complimenting him – this may just be the assurance he needs  to escape the Friend Zone.

Friend Zone Fred: He lacks confidence and always ends up as just a friend but he would make perfect husband material Friend Zone Fred: He lacks confidence and always ends up  as just a friend but he would make perfect husband material

Shy Simon: He is an introvert and finds it very difficult to talk to women so you need to make it easy for him to ask you outShy Simon: He is an introvert and finds it very  difficult to talk to women so you need to make it easy for him to ask you  out

 

Shy Simon

Shy Simon is an introvert and finds it very  difficult to talk to women. Simon would love a girlfriend but assumes that he is  not attractive enough and retreats into his own world in order to protect  himself from getting hurt. He stays at home instead of going out and does not  have a large group of male friends as he tends to be overshadowed by larger  personalities.

Clingy Clive: He spends too much time worrying and too little time enjoying himself - lay down the rules from the get-goClingy Clive: He spends too much time worrying and too  little time enjoying himself – lay down the rules from the get-go

 

Spot him: He’s the man you feel isn’t interested in you, yet is always hanging around. He  may often give you one-word answers if you try to strike up a conversation.

Deal with him:  Make it easy for him to ask you out – mention a film you’d love to  see, or a new bar you’d like to visit. Patiently wait while he stammers out a  compliment. Ask his advice on things, then tell him how much you appreciate it.

Clingy Clive

Clingy Clive spends too much time worrying  and too little time enjoying himself. The relationship starts positively but his  lack of confidence soon gets the better of him and he can end up scaring women  away.

Spot him:  He sends five texts on the way home after a first date. He sulks if  you don’t return calls or messages within five minutes. He calls you his  girlfriend after two weeks.

Deal with  him:This kind of behaviour can make you feel special initially but  long-term, it could be a nightmare. Make sure that you lay down the ground rules  from the get-go – this could break a bad habit immediately. No incessant calls  or texts allowed.

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