A-Z of the Male Psyche

Adonis: obsessed with his body, usually sports a fake tan

Alpha Male: extremely competitive, lives for the next deal

Backpacker: sexy but dangerous; a relationship daytripper

Chameleman: adaptable, smooth, urbane and attractive - but never the man you think he is

Club Man: blazers, old school ties, football shirts. Into male bonding

Cool Poser: fashion-conscious

Corporate Man: relishes security, a follower not a leader, but faithful

Gadgetman: techno-freak, poor eyesight. Insular and socially inept

Jeffrey: social animal in a world of half-truths. Compelling character.

Jester: loves laughter and an audience but prone to melancholy

Libman: pro-feminist male, politically correct, very well read

Manchild: ageing stud with rich tastes and little dignity

Mr Angry: moody, aggressive but doesn't see his actions as damaging

Murdoch: Napoleonic self-belief, usually justified. Ruthless, untiring

Neanderthal: anti-feminist with outdated views on relationships

Preacher: fundamentalist views. Single-minded, fervent and intense

Risker: optimistic and overdrawn at the bank, likes to push his luck

Romancer: calculating seducer, dislikes women but pursues them

Rottweiler: lager drinker who loves his mates and his country

Sigmund: lots of inner angst, low self-esteem but reliable and caring

Teddy Bear: sensitive, vulnerable and a good listener - but not sexy

Trainspotter: middle-aged, plenty of brown cardigans, and obsessed with data collection

Uniform Man: emotionally insecure. Rigid, brittle temperament

Wallflower: unambitious couch potato with predictable behaviour

Wayne: heroic, unchanging, loyal and steadfast. Think John Wayne

Zebedee: floundering and confused. Needs nurturing. Unreflective but busy