Men are like jeans: you have to try on a lot before you find one that fits. Still, who says you can't have a good time with Mr Wrong? We show you 5 types of men and what loving them can teach you about life.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------  By Michele Koh

<eastciti.com, September 8>
Seems like only yesterday that I went all weak-kneed every time I saw a boy I fancied. When just the sight of some cute guy was enough to send my schoolgirl heart aflutter and turn my brain to mush. So, whatever happened to that girl? Good chance she's grown up, and learnt a couple of things about herself, courtesy of the man she fell in love with. Here, we show you what Mr Right and Mr Oh-So-Wrong can teach you about the L word.

Lesson 1 - The Bastard

Mister Stuck-up appears too cool to be true. He smiles at you one minute then treats you like a panel of glass the next; trouble is he knows just how to get your hormones working overtime! The only kind words that come out of his mouth are "I forgot your name." But he manages to say it in such a groovy monotone that you can't help but grin like a monkey and start shrinking. His daily dose of moral values comes straight out of any movie with a psycho in it. Fun for him is promising he'll call tomorrow, then going on puppy-kicking sprees with his buddies and leaving you chained to the phone for an eternity. Have sex with this scoundrel and you'll wake up a hell of a lot wiser! You might even pity the poor sod, who'll probably only grow more delusional with time. You on the other hand would have gained some sinfully wicked insight on the art of social manipulation.

Lesson 2 - The Lady's Man

Gooey-eyed kissing and cuddling is the glue that binds you and Valentino to you. This pretty baby lurves women and has hordes of female admirers and he just "couldn't help it..." if they throw themselves at his physical splendor. Affection is what this fragile puppy needs, and he gets it wherever it presents itself. After the thrill of making all the girls envious over your prize catch wears off, you start wondering which Jane Austin novel he gets all his goofy romantic one-liners from.

You can talk to him like he was your girlfriend. Your family adores him and you somehow think this is the boy you "should" be with, but you can't help breaking out into giggles every time he tries to kiss you. He spends his time planning dates and talking about "our future". You whine about your problems, smile a lot and reply, "I love you too."

Lesson 4 - Man of the World

Older, sophisticated, well-travelled, possible divorced (or married) and totally self-sufficient. This package of class with all the moves of 007 will draw you in and seduce with such sassy intellectual conversation, that after a couple of brain orgasms you'll be so confident about your cerebral endowments, you might consider burning your Wonderbra.

Lesson 5 - The One You'll Never Forget

You don't even remember exactly when the sparks flew, but you know for a fact, he still turns you on! His nose looks weird; he's got the most embarrassing laugh you've ever heard. He knows exactly what to do when you're feeling down. He sticks up for you when nobody else does. You could be stuck with a den of wolves and feel safe knowing he's with you. You feel good sharing your deepest fears with him. You remember how great it feels to always be smiling. He makes you feel strong and constantly aware of how lucky you are to be a woman.

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