10 Signs Your Man is a Playa

Are you dating a playa or a keeper ?? Urban Dictionary defines a playa as: "A male who uses women for sex or other favors usually by charming the girl until they fall in love with them." Sometimes is is hard to tell the difference between a man who is a playa or a keeper. Other times the
 signs are right in your face if you take the time to notice them. Actions often speak louder than words and the playa's actions sometimes scream their message loud and clear: I am not to be trusted with your heart! I once saw a psychologist on TV discussing relationships and he said: Listen to what your man says. Sometimes he actually announces his bad boy ways..... so listen carefully.

A Man May be a Playa If:

He makes jokes about his wild ways. When I once asked someone what the "T: of his middle initial was for he said: "Trouble." He was right! He broke my heart in pieces not too long after. It was like a professional hit. He called on a Wed. night and said he wanted to build a life with me and then stood me up for our dinner date on Saturday night. I never heard from him again!

He has multiple Yahoo and Hotmail e-mail and IM addresses. He is a playa on the net.

He gets details wrong about things you have told him repeatedly. This is a sure sign he's got too much information coming in from tooooo many women.

He never listens to his phone mail messages in front of you.

He only calls you from work; never from home (he may be married).

He drives a car that attracts a lot of attention. Flamboyant men often crave excess attention, and the sexual opportunities it offers.

He calls you babe all the time instead of your name. Maybe he can't remember your name?? He sometimes calls you a name that is incorrect.

He forgets your birthday or other important events.

He lies a lot. You catch him in small lies and wonder if he's lying about more important issues too.

He is a dandy. He favors extremely expensive clothing, brags about how much it costs and gets haughty if you don't compliment him on his looks and attire frequently.

 
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Good read.

Posted on 10/18/2008 at 10:10:38 AM

Good, I've never had any of these.

Posted on 04/21/2008 at 3:04:35 PM

:>)

Posted on 04/21/2008 at 2:04:27 PM

enjoyable article and a good list to go by.................................

Posted on 04/19/2008 at 6:04:03 PM

Great read, I enjoyed!

Posted on 04/19/2008 at 2:04:57 PM

"Trouble" huh? That was funny! I think that men do drop hints up front about the state of mind they are in when it comes to relationships. Some use deception to lure you in, but many put their disclaimer out there up front. For example, if you ask them if they're seeing anyone, they say something like "Well, I have 'friends', if that's what you're asking." Or they emphasize that they are not ready to commit just yet, but that you could be the one to change their mind (yeah, right!). Sometimes we as women just choose to ignore these things. I know I've done it - and other women that I talk to have as well. But I agree with Michael K. Miller that "experience often is the best teacher." You get tired of the games after a while and learn to pay attention to the warning signs.

Posted on 04/19/2008 at 10:04:29 AM

i've got a keeper...:)..interesting article..:)

Posted on 04/17/2008 at 10:04:44 PM

I married a keeper ,,, good read,,, artme

Posted on 04/17/2008 at 5:04:05 PM

haha this is great! good job! except for the not having friends thing. my husband doesnt have a lot of friends but thats because of his trusting issues. he's been so quiet since the last time he got back from iraq. :(

Posted on 04/17/2008 at 12:04:31 PM

Keen assessment and warning, J... Experience often is 'the best teacher' - now if others (women and men) will just listen to your street cred wisdom. Good write and read. M

Posted on 04/16/2008 at 3:04:21 PM

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