Chasing Chicks

Chasing chicks, the male perspective.

After talking to a few of my male friends we categorized the different types of males that you get to fortunately (or unfortunately) meet when you go out. Some of my friends admitted to being this kind of type, others just wanted to explain what their friends were like. We came up with 5 typical types of single guys that you may bump into.

The Badger

This guy will do almost anything to get close to the girls. His tactic is that if he hangs around long enough and talks for long enough, he's bound to rub off on you. This is the sort of guy who will put a lot of groundwork in to trying and getting his way with you. He will talk so much to keep the conversation going, and will eventually annoy you senseless as you try and sneak off to the toilets to get rid of him, only to find him at the door waiting for you still having the same conversation as before you went in.

The Friend

This guy is smooth. His pick-up tactics are casual. This guy is a straight talker and a cool customer. This one somehow can get talking to the girls by bringing up anything from the weather to what's on that night. It's a real art. He admits to being a team player, and will mention his friends in conversation (who are usually watching on in complete shock as they watch their friend work his stuff yet again). This guy will not give you the impression he is coming on to you, and sometimes he may not even be doing this. One thing he believes is that being a good listener will keep a girl talking (and in most cases it's true - we love it when guys want to really listen; it's rare). This guy can be sincere to just wanting one thing. So be careful. This one could be the man of your dreams or your next heartache.

The Sly Man

After talking to the 'sly man' he doesn't sound all that sly. He just tries to make his pick up intentions not so obvious. This is the sort of man who won't come straight up to you unless he's got a good reason. Apparently he has good intentions (or so he says). He does better when he is introduced to you by a friend, and is not very good at making conversation without an introduction. Very often he may use 'the friend' to help with the intro's. He won't push, but will throw a shy smile subtly in your direction. This one tries to be honest, but admits he will bend the truth to suit his purposes.

The Rich Guy

This guy doesn't need to care. After all, he's got money, and he'll let you know one way or another. His line to the boys behind your back is "I'm just the same as you, but I've got the toys to steal the deal" such as the house, furniture, beach house, boat, etc. This one's a bit of a worry. He's usually the one who's just broken up with a girlfriend and doesn't want the commitment. Sometimes he can be Mr Nice Guy, other times he's an outright sleaze.

Mr Desperate

We've all met him. He is the one that will say and do anything to get you. I accidentally had him over the other night. He somehow invited himself over last week (I'm really bad at being assertive with these guys, I always feel sorry for them). Once he got through my door that was it, I couldn't get rid of him. He actually came on to me, he knew I had a boyfriend and tried anyway. Ahh! I told him my life was too complicated and so he asked if he could be my toy-boy for the night. I almost threw up. These guys don't give up and have no sense of embarrassment or boundaries.

- Louise Ganey