Relationships
A relationship expert says some of these mean you should run, not walk, away.
If youre single and in the dating game, picture your last date for a moment.
How did it go?
Did you enjoy the person you were with?
Did they make you laugh or share in any interesting conversations?
If so, great!
If not, did you notice any immediatered flagsor unsavory behaviors?
These can be really annoying traits for anyone to deal with when theyre looking for a partner.
For some Bustle readers, they are straight-updealbreakers.
Read on for her expert input on peoples top 10 dating dealbreakers.
According to Bustles survey, being rude to any service industry employee was the top dealbreaker.
2Overly Negative Or Pessimistic
No one likes a negative Nancy, and Bustles survey participants wholeheartedly agreed.
Jamea points out times can get tough for anyone, sure but balance is key.
I like the qualifier here of overly, because it is important to maintain a sense of balance.
Plus, who wants to kiss someone with stinky breath?
4Mean To Or Doesnt Like Animals
Puppy parents and cat enthusiasts united quite unanimously over this dealbreaker.
Remain curious and open if you notice your partner has a different response to some animals compared to you.
But being mean to animals?
5No Sense Of Humor
Laughter is important to share in any relationship.
Humor breaks tension, offers relief from psychological stress, and helps us connect with others.
This isred flag territory.
Many of our survey participants named this as a dealbreaker.
What’s key is that you and your partner are aligned in your expectations.
9Flakiness Or Inconsistency
Having something come up before a date is usually excusable.
Consistently backing out on your plans, however, may be a sign of something else.
Generally, I think what most people want is someone who is true to their word.
10Stays Friends With An Ex
Plenty of people arebuddies with their former flames.
For some in our survey, however, this is a moot point.
A key question to ask yourself with this one is, isthe ex a friend of the relationshipor not?
While generally something to be curious about, there are some exceptions, Jamea says.
If theyre sharing custody, for instance, its a good thing that they remain friendly.
If its a more recent ex, the situation could be much different.
