Let’s get real: modern dating feels like another unpaid internship. You’re already juggling deadlines, gym classes you regret signing up for, and a social life held together by caffeine , and now you’re expected to decode profiles too? Sis, please. You don’t have time to waste on men who couldn’t even make it past your LinkedIn filters, let alone your emotional bandwidth.
So before you torch another hour on your dating app du jour, let’s talk about the five types of men you are 100% right to swipe past , guilt-free, crown intact.
1. The “I’ll Let You Know” Guy
You: “What are you looking for on here?”
Him: “Not sure yet, just seeing what’s out there.”
Translation: he’s emotionally unemployed.
You don’t invest your precious time in meetings without agendas at work, so why do it in dating? You deserve a man who knows the assignment, not someone who’s ‘figuring it out’ like a college freshman choosing his major.
Solution: Swipe on clarity, not potential. Profiles that mention values, intentions, and actual hobbies (beyond “vibes” and “travel”) are where your energy belongs.
2. The “CEO of Excuses”
He’s got big plans… for the distant, possibly fictional future.
You: “Want to grab coffee this week?”
Him: “Work is crazy, maybe later.”
Later = never.
Sound familiar? Working women know hustle, but they also know the art of making time for what matters. If he’s always “busy,” you’re just not on his priority list.
Solution: Make the same rule for dating you use for networking: If they can’t commit to coffee, they won’t commit to connection. Period.
3. The “Looking for a Therapist, Not a Partner” Dude
His bio reads like an emotional resume:
“Just got out of something. Looking for healing, honesty, and someone to teach me how to love again.”
Nope. You’ve got your own emotional inbox, and spoiler alert: it’s already full.
Solution: Compassion is noble, but you are not a fixer-upper service. Swipe on men who’ve done their inner work, not those outsourcing it to you.
4. The “Professional Placeholder”
This guy is fun. Charming. Texts back. But deep down, you know: he’s just here for the temporary thrill , like those half-off shoes you know will blister.
Working women master the art of short-term satisfaction in their careers, but love? That deserves long-term vision.
Solution: Pay attention to consistency, not chemistry alone. Long-term men show up like a well-run calendar: predictable, reliable, and drama-free.
5. The “Swipe Addict”
You matched three times. He unmatched twice. Classic.
This guy treats dating apps like Candy Crush , addictive, mindless, and ultimately, a waste of your mental real estate.
Solution: Energy is your most expensive currency. Swipe left on the emotionally unavailable and reinvest that energy into people (and things) that actually give you returns.
The Bottom Line?
Your time is your power , and your love life should add to your joy, not drain it. The right match won’t need decoding, chasing, or fixing.
So, tell me: which one of these guys have you swiped past this week? Drop your stories in the comments , we’ll bring the popcorn .