We recently asked our followers on Facebook what their #1 dating deal breaker was and the answers were all over the map. Some were more reasonable than others. Let’s take a look at what they were, shall we?
So the number one #1 deal breaker was definitely smoking. Turns out a lot you just aren’t into smokers. As one person so eloquently put it: “Smokers. Grew up in a house full of smokers. Gross. Not kissing a chimney.”
This was followed by excessive drinking, drug use, and spending too much time on one’s phone. Bad teeth and poor hygiene, too, were common complaints.
Mistreating waitstaff was also no-no:
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If they are rude to servers/baristas/ticket takers, wherever we are going on a date. I can’t think of anything more abhorrent.
As was a bad sense of humor:
My last date wore a t shirt with dozens of types of breasts on them “pirates dream,” “pancake,” etc…He clowned constantly, usually about my being a slut and, grabbed guys asses on the dance floor to see if they were tops or bottoms. All of this, stone cold sober. That was a deal breaker for me.
And arriving late to the date… then having nothing to talk about:
Showing up late. I cant stand people who don’t have time management. Also people who can’t keep a conversation going. If I wanted to talk to myself I could have a less expensive date.
Other deal breakers included…
Litter bugs:
If they dropped litter. I would ask them to go and pick it up and put it in a bin, and if they refused I would walk away there and then. It’s completely unacceptable to me.
People who chew with their mouths open:
Loud eaters. If you’re a loud/open-mouthed eater, forget it!
And those who listen to Christmas music outside the month of December:
People who listen to Christmas music outside the month of January. DEAL BREAKER!
Dirty fingernails, self-centeredness, and being a Britney Spears fan were also mentioned as faux pas. As was being a Trump supporter, being a non-vegetarian, wearing Timberland boots, sporting a manbun, and having a star tattoo.
So what’s the takeaway from all this?
Ya’ll are some picky bitches!
But, hey, isn’t that kinda sorta what dating is all about?
What are your #1 dating deal breakers and why? Add more in the comments section below…
Jack Meoff
Most of those seem perfectly reasonable to me. Star tattoos on man bun wearing drug addicts who are rude to service staff and have dirty fingernails and smoke while littering and supporting Trump on their I phones are a real turn off. Can’t stand those guys.
NateOcean
Bad oral hygiene. You’re going on a date for Christ sake; brush your teeth! Take a shower!
(Bad hygiene is a preview of coming attractions should the date lead to the bedroom.)
Got smegma?
Geeker
Bad hygiene in any regard is an instant no.
Heywood Jablowme
Smoking = polls say over 40% of gay guys, unfortunately.
pro-Trump = polls say about 20% of gay guys, unfortunately.
“Shows up late” = I doubt there’s any polling on that, but seems like about 90% of gay guys, unfortunately!
jlicks
It’s a shame, but gays have always been heavy smokers.
It’s a disgrace for any Gay to be a Republican, much less a Trump supporter.
BahaVoice
lol I love Christmas, I sometimes listen to Christmas music when I’m down lol
olfwob
Having a star tattoo? How many guys are left over then?
Josh447
Man bun aka girl bun, yup, big turn off. Gender bending, girl-primped, too grannny tidy perfect, major turn off. Most of these things mentioned are pretty contentious.
niles
Any mention of support for Trump or his associated scum. Also, talking like someone’s maiden aunt with a speech impediment.
Anthony
Your Hot/cute/ handsome for a Black Guy…..this isn’t a preference this is something else.
Apollonos
Militant vegetarians. Eat whatever you want (within reason – no Jeffrey Dahmer/Hannibal Lecter specials, please), but don’t tell me what to eat.
baal61
Don’t you ask before you get there’ idiot?
Paco
Lack of basic manners. Social media addicts. Poor hygiene – body and mouth. Trump Republicans.
Prax07
Things thst ate deal breakers for me…Non-smokers, non-drinkers, tattoos/piercings, being republican, non-gamers, hipsters, leather dudes, too young, too old, too thin, too fat, being versatile, excessive sexual history, std status, and color. Everything else is negotiable.
Blaktarn
People who spend more time looking for a reason to reject a person, than looking for the commonalities.
joeboyle49
MOST OF THOES ARE REASONABLE BUT DON’T TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN’T EAT AND I WON’T TELL YOU WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T EAT!
ruffian
Might not find this out on a first date (I’m not that kind of guy) but no pubic hair is a no-no for me. Especially when he has a lovely hairy chest. That’s just weird! #bringbackbush
winemaker
Regarding basic hygiene: it surprises me that some people lack basic common sense and courtesy in this area. I’m UNCUT with a complete ‘SKIN and plan to remain so. I learned basic hygiene as a child and i’m thankful my parents decided to leave me intact. I’ve had guys check me out in the gym shower and I sometimes wonder if they’re jealous of the fact I’m UNCUT while they were ‘butchered’ by some mad doctor when they couldn’t consent. I’ve also had some rude unsolicited comments from ‘cut’ guys. like i asked for their stupid opinion, NOT! Anyway, I always peel back my FORESKIN as a part of my daily shower and when I go out, I make sure i’ve showered beforehand. I’ve met guys lacking basic hygienic habits, these are adults mind you!. Another deal breaker is self-centeredness and aloofness. Too many rude and arrogant men out there to deal with that shit!
PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID
Lets just take the hygiene one as a given. Interest in anal sex, active, passive, latent, even watching it — NO. Fetishes I don’t approve of (possibly all then, not sure) . “hemale” porn stache hidden behind the bath panel (it happened). Interest in transwomen. Fingernails even a tiny overlong creeps me out. Too smiley. Donston
PRINCE OF SNARKNESS aka DIVKID
“Šhemale”*
baal61
Ego’ to much colon Assholes’ no ” I mean I love those!
BigWill
This one from Niles: Any mention of support for Trump or his associated scum.
Then my dealbreakers really fall off in terms of significance: Teva sandal wearers; anyone who takes off his clothes to reveal some sort of Slick It Up–type under…gear?