5 Dating Red Flags That Should Make You Think Twice

1. He can't carry on a conversation about important things

Whether you're discussing the latest books on the bestseller list or current events, he doesn't seem to know what's happening in the world around him. You can bring up various topics from interesting travel destinations to religion or local crime stats, but he has nothing to say. He can easily talk non-stop about himself though. A man like this is usually quite self-centred and doesn't particularly care about anyone or anything else.

2. He doesn't have any hobbies

A man without hobbies or special interests can become needy for attention from you. He'll expect you take time away from your own life and hobbies to entertain him. A man without hobbies will likely be bored a lot because he has nothing besides work (and you) to keep him occupied. Anyone without hobbies is probably not a very interesting person to begin with.

3. He asks you to split every bill

A man who asks you to chip in for half of all dates is likely very cheap. While it's fine for couples to share expenses, it seems worse when he outright asks rather than allows you to offer. If he is cheap on dates, chances are he is cheap in other areas of his life as well.

4. He has a "poor me" attitude

This kind of man always seems to find the negative in every situation and it's always focused on himself. If he can't find a parking spot, if he has to wait in line at the bank, if his cell phone battery dies, he goes on and on about how the universe is against him. This isn't the kind of attitude that will likely change. You're going to find yourself constantly trying to make him feel better about himself, which you'll soon find doesn't work.

5. He manipulates and/or threatens you

A man who manipulates or threatens you, does so in order to get his own way. He doesn't care about what you want and he doesn't respect your feelings. He might threaten to leave you if you won't do what he wants. Though he probably has no plans to actually leave, he knows that making the threat usually gets him what he wants. He may also attempt to use your feelings for him against you by saying something like, "you must not love me as much as you say you do." These tactics are nothing more than a way for him to manipulate you into doing what he wants.

Dating is a time when you look at all a person has to offer, not just the good. We all have flaws, but some flaws are a big deal. When choosing someone to spend your life with, it's important to look at them from all angles.