Vibram Five Fingers
We've polled the SkinnyScoop office, and none of us find these webbed running shoes even the slightest bit sexy. In fact, silly as it is, we vote them to be a huge turnoff.
http://images.citysports.com/f/726/28361/4h/www.citysports.com/assets/product_images/179904_md.jpg
We've polled the SkinnyScoop office, and none of us find these webbed running shoes even the slightest bit sexy. In fact, silly as it is, we vote them to be a huge turnoff.
Going Dutch on a First Date
If my date goes dutch on a first date that will most likely be my last date. I once went on a date where I paid for my own meal and he took MY leftovers home. I went running!
If you are asked out by a guy, then it should be assumed that he will be treating you on your first meal.
Going Dutch on a First Date
If you are asked out by a guy, then it should be assumed that he will be treating you on your first meal.
Suggested by Claudia:
If my date goes dutch on a first date that will most likely be my last date. I once went on a date where I paid for my own meal and he took MY leftovers home. I went running!
Picky Eaters / Calorie Counters
I have heard men don't like when women order salads on a dinner date. Even worse is a man who is a picky eater and only orders a salad (dressing on the side.) Makes me wonder how uptight the guy is about other aspects of his life...
Picky Eaters / Calorie Counters
Suggested by Eden Godsoe:
I have heard men don't like when women order salads on a dinner date. Even worse is a man who is a picky eater and only orders a salad (dressing on the side.) Makes me wonder how uptight the guy is about other aspects of his life...
I Can't Fit In His Jeans
I'm happily married now and my husband is 6'3 and 200+ pounds, so my husband's clothing is huge on me...and that's the way I like it. Back in the day when I was dating, I had this rule - if I can't fit in his jeans (with room to spare) then we couldn't date.
I Can't Fit In His Jeans
Suggested by Eden Godsoe:
I'm happily married now and my husband is 6'3 and 200+ pounds, so my husband's clothing is huge on me...and that's the way I like it. Back in the day when I was dating, I had this rule - if I can't fit in his jeans (with room to spare) then we couldn't date.
Flaking on a Date
There's nothing more annoying when you've set aside time for that date and the guy flakes. Unless he has a reasonable excuse I wouldn't hold back on dating the next guy that comes your way.
Flaking on a Date
Suggested by Claudia:
There's nothing more annoying when you've set aside time for that date and the guy flakes. Unless he has a reasonable excuse I wouldn't hold back on dating the next guy that comes your way.
Takes Longer Than Me To Get Ready
I find it to be annoying when a guy takes too long to get ready or seems to be overly primping. Of course you want them to look good, but know when to say when.
Takes Longer Than Me To Get Ready
Suggested by Erin:
I find it to be annoying when a guy takes too long to get ready or seems to be overly primping. Of course you want them to look good, but know when to say when.
Texting
I think it's incredibly rude when guys check their phone, text, are Facebooking, or take calls.
http://tech-dating-101.geeksugar.com/Making-Calls-Texting-During-Date-Rude-Okay-6527881
Suggested by Larissa:
I think it's incredibly rude when guys check their phone, text, are Facebooking, or take calls.
Cheap With Tipping
If a guy pulls out a tip calculator to figure out exactly how much 15% is or if he under tips, he won't get a second date.
http://www.amazon.com/pinchtapzoom-com-Tip-Calc/dp/B006VGP20A
Suggested by CatK:
If a guy pulls out a tip calculator to figure out exactly how much 15% is or if he under tips, he won't get a second date.
Disrespectful to Bartenders, Waitstaff, etc.
Kindness and respect are high on my list of must have characteristics, so I just can't tolerate when someone is short, disrespectful or downright rude to bartenders, waitstaff, cab drivers, etc.
Disrespectful to Bartenders, Waitstaff, etc.
Suggested by Krista:
Kindness and respect are high on my list of must have characteristics, so I just can't tolerate when someone is short, disrespectful or downright rude to bartenders, waitstaff, cab drivers, etc.
Bad Kissers
Bad Kissers send me running for the hills...
http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Kissers/dp/B001CKTBNY
Suggested by Amy Catherine:
Bad Kissers send me running for the hills...
Sports Slackers
My deal breaker is baseball. If they do not like it, I lose interest. Really, if they don't like sports I lose interest. If I know more about sports and baseball than him and he can't keep up with me in a conversation about the Dodgers, I am immediately turned off and don't want to pursue anything.
http://marketingmavenpr.com/
Suggested by julie:
My deal breaker is baseball. If they do not like it, I lose interest. Really, if they don't like sports I lose interest. If I know more about sports and baseball than him and he can't keep up with me in a conversation about the Dodgers, I am immediately turned off and don't want to pursue anything.
Men Who Bash Their Ex's
If a guy is still so emotionally charged about his divorce and hates his ex, he has serious inner work to do before dating again. It's not healthy to
date a guy with so much energy focused on disparaging another woman.
http://womendatingafter40.wordpress.com/2011/12/03/5-success-tips-when-starting-a-new-relationship/
Suggested by Rosalind Sedacca:
If a guy is still so emotionally charged about his divorce and hates his ex, he has serious inner work to do before dating again. It's not healthy to
date a guy with so much energy focused on disparaging another woman.
He Puts Me in Charge
If a man gives me his phone number rather than asking for mine, or insists I choose the location of the first date, I know he is not the man for me. I need a guy who is comfortable taking the lead.
A man needs to be a man.
http://www.feasttofamine.wordpress.com
A man needs to be a man.
Suggested by feasttofamine:
If a man gives me his phone number rather than asking for mine, or insists I choose the location of the first date, I know he is not the man for me. I need a guy who is comfortable taking the lead.
RELATED LINK: 15 Dating Deal Breakers
Years of experience good and bad and as an expert in relationships in the scent, music and food areas, I know there is so much more we can all to to build on our intimacy, romance and passion and this is a good place to start avoiding the initial pitfalls.
http://www.couplescompany.com/_blog/PassionFile/post/Dating_Deal_Breakers_From_a_mans_point_of_view_by_Lorne_Caplan
Suggested by LorneCaplan:
Years of experience good and bad and as an expert in relationships in the scent, music and food areas, I know there is so much more we can all to to build on our intimacy, romance and passion and this is a good place to start avoiding the initial pitfalls.
Poor Grammar
I might be too picky, but I have a tough time with men who use poor grammar or sound unintelligent.
Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written...
http://www.amazon.com/Judge-When-Poor-Grammar-Disconcerting/dp/0312533012
Correct grammar and proper spelling can be a challenge, and their absence can be a source of gleeful humor to everyone but the victim of a bad grammar attack. How do you react to sandwich boards, road signs, laminated instructions, and other written...
Suggested by Krista:
I might be too picky, but I have a tough time with men who use poor grammar or sound unintelligent.
Bad Manners
People have different definitions of acceptable behavior. Different genders might also view things differently. Some people swear in front of everybody, whether they know them or not. Others are more refined.
– Unless it’s your personal preference to be around people who belch, pass gas or adjust themselves, these are few things could end a date. Same goes for interrupting, profanity or not making eye contact.
http://www.elove.com
– Unless it’s your personal preference to be around people who belch, pass gas or adjust themselves, these are few things could end a date. Same goes for interrupting, profanity or not making eye contact.
Suggested by eloveceo:
People have different definitions of acceptable behavior. Different genders might also view things differently. Some people swear in front of everybody, whether they know them or not. Others are more refined.
Keep the eyes here
It's about respect. You go out on a date with somebody, that's who you are with for the night. Checking out other women sends a clear message about you and what you think of your date.
Wandering eyes are a no-no. If you can’t focus on your date on the first time out, what’s it going to be like after that?
http://www.elove.com
Wandering eyes are a no-no. If you can’t focus on your date on the first time out, what’s it going to be like after that?
Suggested by eloveceo:
It's about respect. You go out on a date with somebody, that's who you are with for the night. Checking out other women sends a clear message about you and what you think of your date.
Not getting along with his mother.
Age old advice that we all seem to ignore: watch the way a man treats his mother, it's likely to be the way he treats all the women in his life.
He MUST be on good terms with his mother.
http://jameswood.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/i-love-mom.jpg
He MUST be on good terms with his mother.
Suggested by Haley:
Age old advice that we all seem to ignore: watch the way a man treats his mother, it's likely to be the way he treats all the women in his life.
