The assumption here is that serial dating means someone cannot stand being alone. But transition speed between relationships doesn't automatically equal desperation.

Taking charge of plans or having clear expectations is often mislabeled. For more perspective on setting standards, see how pushover behavior compares to healthy control in a partnership.

Loving animal companions is a sign of empathy and responsibility, not emotional void. You can read research on emotional wellness at Psychology Today.

Being overly accommodating can hurt relationship dynamics. Unlike always being in a relationship or having micromanager tendencies, lacking boundaries is a genuine area to address.

I think the article is stupid. Of course, it's written from a man's perspective. But how are having pets and being a 'micromanager' supposed to be signs she is desperate? I know a lot of successful, single women who have three of these characteristics (except for being a pushover) – but they're not exactly desperate.

Maybe it’s just you guys who are having problems staying in a committed relationship that's why you think that there's something wrong if women are the ones looking for commitment?