Let’s face it. Not all guys, even if they are drop-dead gorgeous, will make good boyfriends. Some guys just don’t want to be hitched to one girl. Here’s a guide to find out if the guy you are mad about is ready to be your steady.

You are crazy about this guy. The both of you have gone out on a few dates and you feel that you are ready to take the relationship a step further. But before you loose your heart to him, find out if he is ready to fall in love. Here a re six steps to find out.

1. Research His Romantic History
Do a little bit of checking on his past romances. If he has a long list of exes and each of them only lasted a few weeks, he is probably not ready for a steady relationship. Of course that may be all in the past and it could be different between the both of you. So try and find out the reasons why he broke off with his ex-girlfriends. If they were valid reasons – there’s a chance he may not break your heart. But if he cites reasons like being bored with the relationship or meeting a better-looking girl – tread carefully!

What if the guy you want so badly has no romantic history at all. He’s not bad looking so why is it that he has not had any stead yet you may wonder. This may be a sign that he is not interested in anything more than a casual relationship. But it could also mean that he is just down right shy. We tend to presume that most good looking/popular guys must be smooth operators. But even if he looks great, his feet may turn to jelly each time a girl flirts with him. So you may have to put in a bit of effort to get him out of his shell before he gets comfortable with your relationship.

2. Check Out His Friends
A guy’s buddies are a good gauge of what he is like. Does he hangs out with an all-male group who would rather spend time with each other playing ball as opposed to watching a movie with a girl? Are they all girlfriends-free by choice? If so, then some of their, being-single-is-better attitude may rub off on him. They may also be such a tightly knit bunch that they won’t ever let a girl come between them. Getting into a serious relationship with such a guy is not worth your effort. You may find yourself playing second fiddle to his friends all the time and this can only spell disaster.

On the other hand, if he has a good mixture of friends of both sexes who have a life outside of the group, there is a good chance that this guy is definitely boyfriend material. A guy who is comfortable with female friends and treats them with as much respect as his male buds is likely to treat his girl the same way too.

3. Is He On The Rebound
Always remember this cardinal rule in dating; never (and we mean NEVER) push a guy who is still hurting from a previous relationship into a new one. This is especially true if the guy is the dumpee and not the dumped. A dead giveaway that the dude is still longing for his ex is if he keeps talking about her, even if it is to show what a jerk she was. It would be better to let things chill out before putting your heart on the line. After all he might still go back to his ex-girlfriend or may even be using you to make her jealous. There is also a chance that he is falling for you because his ego is totally bruised and he needs a girl like you to boost it. So keep away from the guy for the time being – even if he is a dreamboat.

4. Know His Reputation
Some guys just have a bad rep. Does he have disciplinary problems? Is he spending more time in the principal’s office than in class? Everyone in school talks about his involvement in gangs and he has been caught smoking in school a few times. If you are dating such a guy, we have only one piece of advice for you – stay away from him! It may seem exciting to date the bad boy of your school, but there is the danger of you being dragged into his bad way. Imagine your own reputation when your peers find out that you are the girlfriend of the school gangster.

On the other hand, reputations are not always a true measure of a person. Are the stories you hear about him merely rumors? Does the person who gave you all the dirt on him know him well? Or is it a friend whose cousin knows someone in his school? Find out if the things being said about your crush are actually true. The guy who is known to be a heartbreak kid may actually turn out to be a real sweetie.

5. What’s His Maturity Level
I used to know guys who thought burping was cool! When we gathered for parties, they used to burp into the microphone to see who could burp loudest. What a turn off! These guys were definitely good looking but who wants to date a guy who has the most fun when he is being rude at the dinner table. If the guy of your dreams behaves the way young boys do when they meet girls, then he may not b read for a relationship. He is probably still stuck in the phase where he feels that the right way to treat girls is to be obnoxious. The last thing he would want to be is mushy and romantic. So unless you want to be treated like one of the boys – move on girl!

6. Measure His Readiness
Not all guys want a stead. He may think that he is too young to be involved in a relationship. For now his priorities are his studies and even works. Does your crush have any passions or aspirations in life? He may want to be a top grad or senior level executive. A girlfriend is not part of his plans for the time being. So no matter what you do or how attractive you are, all he will want to be is just friends.

On the flip side, if you really like this guy and he is a total hunk, you may want to try your luck. He probably would not mind going out with you occasionally, but just don’t expect him to give up everything to be with you. If you can live with this, go ahead. But if you are the kind of girl who wants her boyfriend to spend every moment with her, and remember every birthday and anniversary, just forget the hunk and wait for the next guy to come along.

He’s a single guy if…

· He checks out pretty girls in public even when you are with him
· His idea of a fun time is to tell all his buddies about the time you were totally embarrassed
· He never calls you by your name, preferring to call you dumbo, idiot or stupid
· He thinks behaving badly in public is way cool
· He never calls you as he can’t remember where he put your phone number

He’s ready for couple hood if…

· He calls when he says he will
· He plans carefully for all your dates’ way in advance
· He doesn’t mind if you hold his hand when you are crossing the street
· He remembers all the little details you told him about yourself (like your favorite color, flower etc.)
· He introduces you to all his friends