India, Feb. 15 -- Before you find 'the one', you'll likely encounter a few memorable (and sometimes disastrous) characters along the way. From The Walking Red Flag to The "Perfect on Paper", we've all had our fair share of lessons in love-kissing a few frogs before finding the real deal.

Dating coach and psychologist Dan Rosenfeld recently took to Instagram to share the eight types of people you'll likely date before meeting the one. Let's take a look at it. (Also read: Call it quits or not? 5 questions you need to ask yourself before ending a relationship )

Timing matters, but the right person won't rely on excuses.

Love shouldn't feel like an emotional obstacle course.

If you have to guess where you stand, you're probably standing a...