Gina is a 30-something single gal originally from St. Louis. Always fond of the idea of dating and relationships but never really got the hang of either, although that hasn’t stopped her from trying. She likes to spend a lot of time in the kitchen (in heels, but no apron). She is also one of the co-founders and editors at Daily Urbanista, the lifestyle destination for being in-the-know about the people, places and things that make urban life interesting. Follow the conversation @DailyUrbanista.

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The 10 guys you'll meet on Tinder

The 10 guys you'll meet on Tinder

It’s Friday night, and you’re waiting for your friends to arrive before you hit the town. You’ve got five minutes to spare, so you spend the time on Tinder looking for love or whatever it is you use the app for (cough, cough). Here are the 10 types of men you're going to meet on Tinder. 1. The Emoji Overuser This guy uses an emoji for every other noun and will never forget to throw the pizza one in there, because who doesn’t love pizza, right? His bio consists of more images than words and he’s a bit quirky. If he’s attractive you’re in a conundrum: Is it okay for grown men to not use the English language in adult communication? 2. The Sexter This guy doesn’t waste time and just cuts to the chase, which would normally be a good thing, but not in this case. He is utilizing Tinder for perhaps the way its testosterone-filled, under-laid developers intended: "DTF?" If he’s romantic, he’ll say “Hi” first with a smiley face. Usually he does not have a bio and only one picture. Swipe left unless emotionally unfulfilling relationships and midnight calls are your jam. 3. The Bathroom Selfie Poser This guy has mastered the art of standing in front of a mirror and properly taking a full size picture which counts as talent…somewhere. If you’re lucky, you’ll get the 50 Shades of Grey version sans head, which honestly isn’t bad to look at. Smiles usually not included because he’s a serious guy. (And smiling in a mirror selfie might actually be a little weird anyway.) He’s also the guy to u