Telephonic Nonsense: What Have You Heard?

Hello ladies! Many of you have likely done "phone screenings" with men prior to meeting them in person to ensure there is enough foundational support for a date. What are some things LVM/NVM SAY over the phone (where you cannot see his body language or enjoy the benefit of a public setting) that wave a flag as red as China's? Here is my list:

• Calls you when it is convenient for him only (i.e., his preferred choice is on a date or ignoring him)

• Attempts to use you for emotional labor (oversharing, looking for pity)

• Attempts to use you as a therapist

• Dominates the conversation

• Does not listen

• Talks mostly about himself /doesn't express interest

• Laughs at you / your accomplishments

• Negging

• Interrupts the conversation to do something else (takes another call, goes on a drive etc)

• Insists on being the one to end the conversation first. If you try to end it first, descends into insults or gives the silent treatment

• Silent treatment

• Insults

• Excessive cursing/profanity

• Tries to turn the conversation sexual

• Pretends to know more about you (constantly striving for the upper hand)

• Makes sweeping judgments based on nothing

• Reactive to any pushback you give

• Raised tone

• Seeks control, not understanding

What did I miss?

Remember, the best thing you can do to these low value men is REJECT them. Their egos chew on the rejections their whole lives, potentially leading to improvement, while they toss out kindness or sympathy. These LVM/NVM are not worth your time and will 100% use you like an object to satisfy their out-of-control egos.