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Community The Deal Breaker

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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?

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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

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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.

added by HelenaHandbasket 2 months ago

Smoke Free Website

Quit smoking. It’s bad for you and even worse for those around you.

added by HelenaHandbasket 2 months ago
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“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!

added by @ubreeWYATTsmith 2 months ago

FOOD:

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.

added by Chelsea 2 months ago

Picky Eaters

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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.

If you don’t eat sushi, I say bye bye.

added by Susie 2 months ago
 

The Star Wars/Harry Potter Obsession

The Circle is Complete

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.

He/She picks a chain for "favorite restaurant"

He/She used a TERRIBLE pick-up line...

...and yet you still gave it a shot! Why did you do that?!? First impressions set the tone.

Religious Zealot

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There’s no telling what crazy crap they’ll do with The Good Lord whispering in their ear.

added by rhy 2 months ago

Must Love Dogs

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? 

added by GillianS 2 months ago

Has a Cat

This isn’t always a dealbreaker, per se, but for me it’s a HUGE RED FLAG.  Something just feels a little bit dirty about a single guy with a cat.

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Besides, cats are kind of evil.

added by GillianS 2 months ago

The Marriage Dealbreaker

Her – “If you don’t marry me I’ll break up with you.”

Me – “I’ll save you the time and energy.”

Now I’m happily engaged to a woman who didn’t try to push me into changing who I am. What’s the lesson here ladies?

added by brianp 2 months ago

A certain bodily function...

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.

added by ethwiny 2 months ago

Mean to Your Mom or Sister(s)

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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!

added by AlexandraF 2 months ago

Stupid People

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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.

added by Steve 26 days ago

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!

added by AlexandraF 26 days ago
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