Being single and having the freedom to date is such a wonderful thing when you're assured that the potential "one" is right around the corner. But guys in general have been driven into hiding from relationships because of the following;

1. For starters, we do not care about your ex. We don't care what he looked like, what music he listened to, what he didn't do for you or where you two went on your 2 year anniversary. We do not care. The most obvious would be that you're comparing us, and no guy wants to constantly be compared. So, are you tired of meeting jerks and scaring off the good guys? Well, then stop doing this.

2. Your friends are the deadly venom that kill relationships in a given timeframe. Regardless if your council of gossippers approve of a guy initially, they always find a way to bring a developing relationship crashing to the ground. It always starts with he-said, she-said and rumors by word of their mouths, but then it gets complicated when they secretly make a move on the guy that you're after. And if he rejects, he'll be called a jerk for hitting on your friend. It happens. Every girl that meets a guy and is overly engulfed in her friendships has a 'close friend' that wants nothing more than to steal her man.

3. Ladies, you need to come to terms with the fact that all guys aren't mumbling morons with a sub 100 IQ. Most of us are well rounded and we are itnerested in something unique in one way or another. And, if it doesn't seem all that unique to you, it still means a lot to us. If we're busting our asses going to chickflicks, listening to sob stories about you and your friends who said what about whom, then you'd best be willing to enjoy a game of football. Furthermore, don't reject something as soon as its brought to your attention because you aren't familiar with it. Play Halo, damnit, appreciate German automobile engineering, listen to new music for once in your life and open your mind as well as your hearts.

4. Love it or hate it, guys (in general) will never be comfortable with a woman's menstruation process. So dont' talk about it. And when you're PMSing, let us know you're PMSing and don't bite our heads off when we assume your erratic mood swing is because of PMS. (Especially on the phone, most guys don't like talking on the phone to begin with) Why do we need to know about your flow, or why you can't wear a bikini or a thong? We don't. Say that you're PMSing and to give you a week and we'll be glad to accomodate ya. KTHX!

5. Last but certainly not least is the loss of chivalry. Girls do not seem to appreciate a guy going out of his way to make sure he opens every door and pays for everything. Ladies, you may not particularly like someone buying you things or seeming like you need a guy to do things for you but you have to shut up and deal with it. In reality, we know that you're more than capable of paying your own way, opening your own heavy door and getting in the car yourself. But understand that if a guy is doing this for you, he is making an effort to treat you right. So for you to actually show your annoyance is a huge disrespect.

Summing this baby up, this is coming from the perspective of a "nice guy" or a guy who is respectful. Not every girl is like this, but a lot of girls are exhibiting such behavior. Pay attention and take the advice so you'll have less problems.