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The “He's not your man” meme is the dating advice you desperately need in your life

  Dating Advice, Relationships

Dating advice: we receive it from our friends or close family members and sometimes even the internet.

The latest online words of wisdom come in the form of the “He’s not your man” meme, which has been making its rounds on Twitter since it first appeared on 22 November.

The meme lists all the “red flags” to look out for when you meet a man, before telling you who your man really is – usually in the form of a well-known persona, animal, or even a historical figure.

Don’t get it? Have a look for yourself, and be inspired (and maybe even learn a thing or two) by some of the internet’s best tips on who to stay away from.

For those history nerds.

For the animal lovers.

For the movie buffs.

For the foodies out there. 

For those who are good at languages.

And finally, for those who just want a good chuckle (and some truth).

So, if you promised yourself that in the next year you are not going to waste your time making bad decisions in your love life, take heed and maybe even learn some extra trivia.

HT The Daily Dot

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'He Is Not Your Man' Is Trending! Twitterati Has Some Awesome On-Point Dating Advice for You

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Finding the one, the lovely and kind-hearted person is not something that happens every day. This certainly does not mean that there are no good men, but extremely rare these days. And because relationships are complicated, it is natural to find yourself in tricky situations. Considering the unpredictable process, we usually end up kissing a few frogs before the right ones come along. But how can you know that the man you are seeing is the kind of guy who is worth every single time of yours? In search of that, we keep scrolling or seeking some dating advice. Now we have social media which majorly has become a pro to cover everything. After Distracted Boyfriend memes, netizens are sharing some relatable points which if matches in your case, then probably, “He is not your man.” Here’s How Penguins Give Humans Ultimate Relationship Goals! Watch This Romantic Video. 

If you happen to see #HeIsNotYourMan on your Twitter feed, pause and scroll down a little more. The idea is pretty good. But there is a slight twist! Noticed first by the Daily Dot, the characteristics you will find are quite common, but it ends up referring specific historical and literary figures. However, the listicles conclude with real-time ridiculous people as well that you might have known for long, but “He is not your man.” ‘Holidays and Happily Ever Afters’ Couple Who Fell to Death From Yosemite National Park Left These Beautiful Instagram Pics to Remember Them Forever. 

Brace up your skills. 

There are some weird facts that any self-respecting humans should avoid.

The only damn truth!

These are a few out of so many shared on Twitter. You might improve your history too in the process. If your guy is failing to do some of the following signs that is not making you happy, Twitterati claims he might not be yours forever. Which one of these relates you the most?

What went wrong with this relationship? Apparently, a lot

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Dear Annie: I recently dated a woman for five months. She is in her late 70s like me. She is twice widowed. Husband No. 2 passed away three years ago.

My lady friend and I were together for dinners, outdoor community events and theater performances, and I competed some light landscaping work around her house and some minor household repairs.

On my very first date with her, I told her at dinner that I am a social cripple when it comes to dating. I hadn’t dated anyone in years. I was also concerned that she might be still grieving for husband No. 2.

We had a total of 36 dates together. About halfway through this dating saga, I asked her whether I was doing OK. She replied that I was doing fine. However, soon after that, when I asked her to attend some club picnics and a family birthday party, she declined, citing conflicts.

I sensed that something was going wrong. On the 34th date, I asked for a hug. This was our first physical contact. While I hugged her, she held her hands to the sides of her body and looked at the floor. It was a very brief hug. She repeated this stance on our 35th date. On what would turn out to be our last date, she loosely placed her hands around my waist and looked down to the floor, and this hug was also very brief. I left the house with hurt feelings, knowing something was going wrong in the relationship.

The next day, I got an email from her. (She emailed every day during our five-month dating adventure.) She stated that she did not want to become “emotionally involved” and that I should find another lady. I emailed her a brief reply, ending our relationship on a cordial note.

However, I am upset. Why did it take her so long, five months and 36 dates, to tell me about her emotional feelings? I did not discuss our relationship progress because I was concerned about her grieving condition.

The relationship is over. I would just like your comments and observations on what may have gone wrong with her and me.

— Senior Dating Adventures

Dear Senior Dating Adventures: The digital Dear John was a low blow. Good manners and basic human decency dictate that breakups should happen in person (except, of course, in cases in which one partner feels unsafe around the other, which was not the case here). At the very least, she could have picked up the phone to call you.

That said, rather than focus on what she did wrong, we should focus on what you can learn from this experience. It sounds as though you need to work on your confidence. It’s OK to mention early in a relationship that you’re rusty at dating; that’s authentic, and people appreciate authenticity. But bringing that up often and seeking reassurance that you’re doing OK נthat sort of insecurity can push potential partners away. Sometimes a “fake it till you make it” approach is best. Act confident and the feeling will eventually follow.

Also, the fact that you counted dates suggests you may have been fixating a bit too intently on the relationship. Next time, don’t lose sight of your friends and your own hobbies. Give new flames some room to breathe and grow.

Lastly, don’t give up on dating altogether. No adventure is without its setbacks. Adjust course, and forge ahead.

Annie Lane, a graduate of New York Law School and New York University, writes this column for Creators Syndicate. Email questions to dearannie@creators.com.

'He's not your man' meme dishes awesome dating advice

  Dating Advice, Relationships

Leave it to social media to have the perfect dating advice right around the season you have to fly back home and deal with curious relatives. If you’re bringing a partner to this year’s family dinner, it’s a good idea to make sure he, she, or they aren’t Vincent van Gogh, Jake from State Farm, or a raccoon. Thankfully, some folks on Twitter made it clear how to avoid these pitfalls through the helpful “he’s not your man” meme.

The meme starts off with generally pretty good advice—if a man isn’t paying attention to you, either by taking too long to text back or not watching your Instagram stories, for example—it’s clear you’re not actually dating. But then the meme goes on to get weirder, listing characteristics of specific historical or literary figures.

Maybe your new beau is a history major, so make sure you know who you’re bringing to dinner.

Maybe you’re a huge geek. You’ve always wanted to get your family into Dungeons & Dragons. Well, good news:

If politics is a frequent topic of conversation during the holidays, make sure you’re not bringing any dead presidents or alt-right weirdos.

And then there are just the weird ones that any self-respecting human should avoid:

And then there’s just the damn truth.

The meme first appeared on Twitter on Nov. 22; since then it’s expanded to address advertising mascots:

And animals:

And, of course, Gritty:

A meme that can be used to reference another meme? Count us in.

Some bigger organizations have gotten in on the meme, with varying levels of success:

So, this holiday season, why not get some useful dating advice from a meme? You might learn something about historical figures in the process.

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