This Valentine's Day, you and your friends might be looking to take advantage of your singleness by going out, getting drunk and attempting to hook up. But, before you venture out, you should be aware of the different kinds of single women that will also be hitting the town. Whether you want her to be struck by Cupid's arrow or wish he would take you out of your misery, below you can find a simple guide to the types you might come in contact with on V-day and how to deal.

Type Casting:

The Man Hater: She is not looking to meet a guy (although if you are hot, she might have second thoughts). Most of her night will revolve around complaining about what jerks men are and giving all the guys in the room dirty looks. If she is standing alone and looks pissed off, avoid her at all costs. If you have already entered into a conversation before realizing she hates you, have a signal with your guys so they can call you over to take a shot.

The Depressed Mess: This girl will be very drunk and most likely at the bar taking shots or crying in the ladies bathroom. If you find her at the bar, order her a shot and ask why she looks so glum. If you find her in the bathroom, then it's a match made in the bathroom stall. There also might be interference from her girlfriends; depending on how drunk she is, so make sure to chat them up so they won't worry when you get a cab home together. The morning after, you might have a hard time getting rid of this one so make sure you have an exit strategy mapped out beforehand.

The Wild Chick: She is just looking for a good time. Her positioning will most likely be on the dance floor with her girls so approach her when she takes a break and introduce yourself. This night is the perfect situation to be cliche, but don't overdo it: ask her why she does not have a Valentine or just introduce yourself.

The Hopeless Romantic: This girl might have already spotted you before you spotted her because she is single and probably on a mission. She might do most of the talking for you, but you can never lose points by asking her questions about herself and including her friends in on the conversation.

Of course, there are always the women who fall between the types; who are not on the prowl and do not hate you because you are male. If you are lucky enough to find her, don't let her vanish into the crowd, or else another doubleagent reader might use their skills to hook it up.