BEING single is a very interesting state. I've immersed myself in the social scene, met lots of seemingly available men and began a long and exhausting adventure into the jungle that is the world of dating.

Allow me to introduce you to the four types of guys that I think rule the dating scene.

THE GOOD GUY

This guy is a sweetheart. All he lives for is to make you happy, which he does.

You can set your alarm by his good morning messages because they are always on time and oh so very romantic.

He arrives early for dates and you never have to worry about the bill.

He will not rush you into sex, because there are more important things in life, like the emotional connection.

He never puts a foot wrong and when he does, will apologise like his next breath depended on it. Frankly, this guy is boring. No one can be that nice. What's he compensating for?

Find out at your own risk.

THE MARRIED GUY

He took vows to love and cherish you blah blah blah ... yeah that's him. There was a time when this guy would take off his ring before going on the hunt, but who cares now, right?

He will emphasise how much he loves you while his ring is literally blinding your eyes.

You can only spend time with him during the week because that's the only time he can get away on a "business trip".

Never call him under any circumstances, especially during Generations. The madam loves that show. And if he happens to call you at midnight asking: "Who is this? I've been getting funny messages from this number", know he's been busted.

THE BAD BOY

Now this dude oozes sexiness; he is dangerously hot! The bad boy will have you sleeping with your Blackberry on your chest because you never want to miss his calls.

And chances are he will never call you or reply to your texts. If he does, there's always a dramatic story only a three-year-old would believe.

You want to tell him to go jump off a moving train, but by now you are totally addicted to the explosive sex.

You make him your pet project thinking you can change him, but this guy can't even spell love.

So never mistake the cuddling for love. He's just regaining his strength for the next victim.

THE BROKE GUY

He is an extension of the good guy, but with no money. Never has a man in the history of relationships ever loved a woman the way a broke man does. He's an Aquafresh man - all in one!

He'll cook, clean, do your laundry, wash your car, feed your fish, but never expect him to reach for his wallet.

The sex is mind-blowing too because all he does the whole day is eat peanuts while you are out working.

But be careful with him. Like a kept puppy, he'll run wild if you let him out your sight. Never give him the keys to your BMW. He will drive straight to the nearest campus with windows down, blasting Bosso ke mang.