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We've all experienced the inevitable bump along the road o' romance, the moment when "deal breaker" flashes across your mind and you know it's over. Sigh. He picks at his toenails during dinner; she likes to burp in public; he still says "gnarly" and thinks it's cool; her biggest life goal is to be a Jersey housewife; he thought "My Mother The Car" was a really good show.
Political Differences
I know there are couples made up of different political parties, so other things must reeeeally work for them. For me, if you say “Republican,” I say “deal breaker.” There could be exceptions, but…
Did anyone break up over the recent presidential election?
Together forever? Look at the way they aren’t even looking at each other! An elephant and a donkey…an interesting visual…it’s just NOT meant to be!
Smoking
I am allergic and smoking is my biggest pet peeve. I don’t care how cute he is I will not date a smoker. It’s disgusting.
“I don’t wanna grow up, cause maybe if I DID…then I’d have to take some responsibility which doesn’t sound like any fun at all.” 25…30…38 and still hoping to delay the process of advancing personally and/or professionally in the game of LIFE. The refusal to acknowledge one’s lot in linear time as we know it is a definite deal breaker. Sorry, fellas!
I like chivalry…or when a man is doing something”special” but when you go to a restaurant and they order without consulting you first or ASKING, that’s it.
ALSO, on another food note: when a man orders a salad as his meal, that’s annoying. I want a man to be allll mannnnly like. He should be able to eat a steak or meat and potatos and wash it down with a few beers. IF I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HOLDING HIS HAIR AFTER ONE DRINK, we have a problem.
Be a man, not a little boy. There’s nothing worse than a man who refuses to eat things. I need someone adventurous and if you’re not adventurous in your eating habits, you’re probably boring in general.
Okay, I liked Star Wars, but if you’ve got the collection of Steve Carrell’s character in the 40-Year Old Virgin, that’s gonna be a problem. If you also LOVE the Harry Potter series, more than ALL other books ever, you’re definitely paying for dinner and I’m going to ruthlessly blog about you upon arriving home.
I happen to have a dog, so this is certainly necessary in my case. But even if Annie wasn’t around, I don’t think I could ever date someone who didn’t like dogs. I mean, honestly, who doesn’t like dogs?
I am human. I do understand it. However, my preference is to avoid exposure to that until I’m significantly involved(and even then the only excuse is being sick, being asleep, or because I made you laugh so hard you couldn’t help it). When I say “Please don’t fart in front of me” I’m not joking. But to sit next to me on a couch and lift a cheek to let one rip entirely on purpose? ’Nuff said.
Sure, we all get frustrated with family members, but there is a difference between frustration and disrespect. If you feel that it is ok to treat your mother or sister(s) with disrespect, then I am out the door… Won’t be too long until you are doing the same to me. Shape Up Boy!
I have no tolerance for dumb people. About three minutes into any conversation, it becomes obvious whether I’m paying for dinner or if there will be a dinner.
Must Be Socially Independant Because I Can't Babysit You
I love meeting new people, and I love introducing people to new friends and helping everyone to feel included… But, I find it far more attractive when a man can meet people on his own sometimes, without my help and without following me around! I might come to the party with you, but I don’t need you to be on my side the entire time! Go around, meet new people, and yes, even be friendly with other women (just don’t forget to make eye contact with me here and there when we see each other).
I love meeting new people, and sometimes when I feel like I have to babysit a man for a long period of time, it sure does not make him seem social, confident, and open.
And no, not into the swinger thing… Just saying, we can have fun together when we are meeting new people too!