4 Tips For Avoiding Dangerous Men

We aren't teaching women the truth, that learning about dangerous men isn't about noticing which guy in the bar could be a criminal, or which man is going to be abusive. Sometimes, that is just impossible. It's about noticing subtleties in ourselves when there is a distinction between one man and the next. It's about paying attention to our internal reactions, to the little voice in our heads without arguing with it or dismissing it, and it's about noticing if we are interpreting a man's actions and words to suit our own needs, his needs, a desire, or a fantasy.

Here are four ways to avoid dangerous men:

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1. Don't reveal too much too soon. This is typical of women who get targeted by dangerous/toxic men. Over-telling usually means you feel connected to the guy, so you show him how fast you trust. It is easy to talk openly and personally when you meet someone you click with, but be very careful, he may be mirroring you and not really having things in common with you. If so, everything you reveal may be marking you as a good target, because this trait goes hand in hand with other traits of easy victims, and he knows it. Dog Training Techniques That Apply To Men [VIDEO]

2. Don't be flattered by stare-dare men. When a guy stares you down from across a crowded room, he is not flattering you, he is not falling in love with you, he is challenging you. It is a sign of danger; the stare is a dare. Normal men don't act with such intensity or cockiness. I call this the "Hollywood Hello," and it is something many women hope happens because it seems so romantic — but it is dangerous and based on fantasy. Run.

3. Don't give too many chances. When someone is inappropriate or disrespectful in action or conversation, there are no second chances. Women who are targeted by destructive and dangerous men give many chances, too much empathy and understanding, and they forgive at the drop of a dime. Stop giving chances, it could save your life. Kim Kardashian Deserves A Break

4. Don't be too friendly too fast. Respectful men appreciate boundaries and support women being self-protective and mindful. When a woman intentionally slows things down, or makes it harder for a guy to get information and friendship from them easily, she will be able to spot the dangerous types because they take a woman's self protective measures personally.

They can't deal with a slow pace, and need women who trust fast, discount their intuition, open up easily, and who want to buffer the guy from the embarrassment of her rejection. Women who are traited to attract dangerous men tend to comply because they don't want the guy to feel embarrassed or bad about himself, and put themselves in harms way all the time. Right & Wrong Things To Tell Kids About Chris Brown

I don't know if Bordeaux left the bar with a registered sex offender because she didn't want to embarrass him or not, but the women who are more easily swayed are the ones who get targeted because they worry more about the other person's feelings being hurt than they do about protecting themselves. 

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This is especially true if the guy was just being very friendly, not coming on to her in the bar, creating the appearance of being a non-threatening friend during the evening. If Bordeaux didn't give her any reason to suspect he was dangerous or on the make for her sexually, she may have felt obligated to be nice to him in return because he seemed harmless and kind; she was unsuspecting. When women are nice to the wrong man, it can be deadly. Let's hope she is found safe and sound very soon.