“In general, I’m comfortable being alone.
Recently, weaskedtheBuzzFeed communityto share their biggest dating dealbreakers.
Here’s what they had to say:
Note: Some submissions are from thisReddit thread.

“Communication inconsistencies because that’s a slippery slope to their getting comfy in that zone fast.
Saying you’ll message by a certain period and not doing it.
I get that life gets busy.

It does for everyone but you couldn’t put one sentence communicating that?
The intention/energy doesn’t match the action.
fieldsshannon1740
3.

“I don’t have an issue dating single dads.
“I hope people understand the difference between being close to your mom and being a mommy’s boy.
you’re free to love her for sure, but the line…

It’s a fine line but it’s there.”
Anonymous
5.
“Dirty hands or fingernails.

If your fingernails are dirty I don’t want to see what else is.”
“Anyone who gossips about their ex is an immediate no.
It drives me nuts.

People who gossip to you WILL gossip about you.”
Astrid, Oklahoma
7.
“Honestly, any interaction that feels like work.

If I say no and they push back, it’s too much work.
If they want to play ‘devil’s advocate’, it’s too much work.
If I feel like I’m doing all of the talking, it’s too much work.

Early dating should be easy and fun.
“I’m a woman and my man can’t be shorter or younger than me.”
Mary, Melbourne, Australia
9.

“I am monogamous and am clear about that.
Would you be open to polyamory?”
F–K OFF.”

u/or_ange_kit_ty
11.
“Being mean or irrationally demanding (i.e.
yelling, condescending, or extreme pickiness) to restaurant staff, servers, or retail staff.
It’s etiquette and respect for others.
Also, would I want to cook a meal for this person?”
“Being immature and celebrity-obsessed.
It’s the biggest ick.”
They’d been sleeping with me for the past 15 or so years.
Bye-bye, a–hole.”
“I’m a pansexual woman; I’m not only attracted to men.
I immediately lose interest.”
redcookie34
15.
“Values are important to me.
Yeah, hard no!
Shows a lack of morals and low work ethic.”
grumpyrocket184
17.“Cheating.
After that, there is no trust.”
“Someone who makes conversation a competition.
Trying to show they are smarter, better, fancier, or know more.
I know some people get nervous, but if you’re kind, you get kindly nervous.
Kind people don’t turn into dicks when they are nervous.
u/helfunk
19.And finally, “In general, I’m comfortable being alone.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.