In many blog posts, I mention types of people who you should not marry, should never go out with, or whose acceptance you should never seek. This week, I am putting a bunch of those people into one convenient blog post. This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good place to start. So, here you go. Here are some people you should never go out with.

Never Go Out With…

For starters, you should never go out with anyone you do not trust or your friends and family do not trust. Your gut is usually right when it warms you about someone and your friends and family usually see people a lot more clearly than you can looking through eyes that are all glazed-over with infatuation.

Also, never go out with Momma’s Boy, Daddy’s Little Princess, Strong Silent Guy, Flirty Girl, Brooding Guy, or Ms. Thang. And, for God sake, never go out with Mr. Trust Fund, Jr. or Ms. Hot Mess. But enough generalities. Let’s get down to some serious specifics.

Too Interested In Outward Beauty

There are people for whom outward beauty is an obsession.  Never go out with people who place too much value on good looks.

I keep hearing this song. The chorus repeats this phrase over and over – I’m in love with your body. So, he is saying I’m in love with – not you, not who you are as a person, I’m in love with … the way your body currently looks. I think this exemplifies exactly the type of person you should never go out with.

I know a lot of girls fall for his kind of “compliment”. The problem is, what happens when you gain a few pounds? Or, what happens when they see a body they love even more? Do you really want a relationship with someone whose love depends on the shape of your body?

The fact is this, looks change. Bodies change. Age, gravity, and unhealthy lifestyle choices all conspire to alter your appearance over time – and usually not for the better.

If they are interested in you purely because of your looks they will be gone as soon as your looks change or they see someone whose looks they like better. You can try to always be the hottest hottie in their world. But ultimately, this is a battle you cannot win.

Makes You Feel Insecure

Never go out with people who make you feel insecure about your looks, your intellect, your beliefs and opinions, or your relationship with them. Unless you want to spend the rest of our days feeling bad about yourself, doubting yourself, and struggling to earn their love and approval, stay away from them.

Around healthy people, you will feel accepted, confident, and supported. Spend your time with healthy people.

Self-Centered

There are people who believe creation exists for them alone. Their needs, wants, and even whims are all that matter.

You can usually spot them pretty quickly and easily. Their sentences are full of words like me, my, and I. They dominate the conversation and seem to tune out when anyone else is speaking – unless they are talking about them of course. You may also notice that they tend to drive aggressively, often bend the rules, and seldom consider how their actions affect the people around them.

If you want to feel unimportant and more like property than a spouse, marry a self-centered person. Otherwise, do not even go on a date with one.

Always Talks About Their Ex

Some people have trouble letting go of the past. It could be that they idealize their ex and always talk about how their ex was good at this or that. Or, it could be that their ex was basically a spawn of Satan who ruined their life. Either way, their ex is their favorite topic of conversation.

If this kind of person asks you out, they may also mention their ex before they take another breath. If this happens,