While the following types of men may reserve a special place in your heart and be good for a memory or two, they are not ideal candidates for a serious relationship. If a long term romance is what you truly desire, it is best to avoid these men. While there are always exceptions to the rule, men who can fit into these categories aren't likely to deliver the goods. They are bound to thrill you, disappoint you, frustrate you, and disappoint you again. If an emotional roller coaster is not your idea of a good time, stay away!

1. Mr. I'm In a Relationship But Am Trying To End It: Many people, and most especially men, hold on to the one they are with until the next best thing comes along. Some of these people are cowards, others are jerks, and all are not ready for a serious relationship with someone else if they can't even be honest with their current partner. Besides, don't you want a man who has the courage to speak the truth? (And, if he did it to her, what makes you think he won't do it to you?)

2. Mr. I Don't Date: He is also known as The Eternal Bachelor or Mr. Cheap and/or Lazy. Perhaps, he is bitter. You'll recognize him when he starts talking about his "psycho ex girlfriend". Whether he was burned by love or is the child of divorce, he thinks that he does not want or need romantic love. He might change his mind when he meets a special girl, but until further notice: she is not you. Don't waste your time investing in his potential.

3. Mr. I Have No Idea What I Want To Do With My Life: Many men need to figure out their life's purpose or at least find a job that they don't hate before they are ready to put the effort into a serious relationship with you. These types can be a bit scattered, as they are trying so desperately to find out who they are. They are good guys in disguise. Remain Facebook friends and let fate take its course.

4. Mr. Let Me Pencil You In: The opposite of Mr. No Idea What I Want To Do With My Life, this guy has it all figured out and is uber focused on his career and or/hobbies. When he says he doesn't' have the time or energy for a serious relationship, believe him. Otherwise good luck trying to compete for his attention. Often, especially in NYC, music is his mistress.

5. Mr. Beer Pong: Meeting up with this recycled frat boy at overcrowded bars for overpriced Coronas does not count as a date. Mr. Beer Pong resembles Mr. I Don't Date, but his distinct feature is his reason for not dating has a lot to do with his boozing and womanizing. Let's just say his iPhone contains an overabundance of phone number from all-too-willing-just-turned-twenty-one-year-olds that he met at last call. Five beers and two text messages later, he realizes his life mission: to party like a rockstar.

Author's Bio: 

Rachel Russo MS, MFT is an “It” Girl on a mission to save the world--one relationship at a time. For the past seven years, Rachel has worked as a Matchmaker, Dating & Relationship Coach, Writer, and Speaker in NYC. She is the founder of StatusMakeover.com and is self employed as a coach who helps marriage-minded singles and couples everywhere fall in love with their love lives while she falls in love with hers!

With a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and an MS in Marriage & Family Therapy from Iona College, Rachel has serious credentials for helping diverse people find and maintain self- love and a love for others. In addition to having worked in the dating industry for several agencies, Rachel has published a book,A FabJob Guide To Become a Matchmaker and many articles on dating and relationships. She is also Ms New York for 3six5dates.com and has went on 92 dates in a year and blogged about them.

To learn more about Rachel and check out her portfolio of published, please visit her website at www.RachelRusso.com and www.StatusMakeover.com