25 Petty Reasons Why People Would Reject Potential Matches

Love may be a complex and profound emotion, but sometimes, it’s the seemingly trivial details that can make or break a potential connection. In a recent viral thread on the AskWomen community, individuals from all walks of life have come forward to share their pettiest reasons for refusing to date someone.

#1

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when a guy treats their mom or their sister(s) like s**t. i’m looking at our future boy, and you aint it.

#2

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Using “your” when they should use “you’re”. That really bothers me.

#3

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If they’re really hard into social media. I know it’s much more of a girl type of thing, but guys can be clout chasers too. Or just really into their phone in general. Put the f*****g thing down and genuinely talk to someone.

#4

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People who breathe or chew or drink loudly give me the biggest ick. I have severe misophonia.

#5

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If they don’t use sheets or pillow cases on their bed. It’s just gross. If I walk into a dudes room and all I see is a yellow stained mattress and a s****y blanket with no “it’s laundry day” explanation, I’m out.

#6

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A beard that isn’t well-groomed. I need to see evidence that the edges are tended to, trimming is happening, whatever. Nothing turns me off like a pube-y beard.

#7

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I refuse to date anyone that says I’m cute when I’m mad. They always play with my emotions for entertainment.

#8

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As an adult, I seriously dated THREE guys named Dave. Someone named Dave would have to be an 11/10 for me to go this route again.

#9

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I don’t think I could date someone with a peanut allergy, I love peanut butter and don’t think I would want to live a peanut free life for anyone.

#10

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They have to be an animal lover. I can tell when someone doesn’t like animals and I couldn’t see myself with someone who doesn’t tolerate animals.

#11

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Deeply religious people. Nope.

#12

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If their ideal home temperature is lower than 70 degrees. I’m very cold natured and have lived with someone hot natured.

I can’t do it again. I refuse to live under a blanket in my own house or argue because they lowered the thermostat and thought I wouldn’t notice. It just makes us incompatible because it’s too big a deal to me.

#13

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If we don’t have similar tastes in food. I once stopped seeing a guy because he didn’t like cheese.

#14

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No job

#15

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Socks with sandals is my pettiest, but most strictly enforced, dealbreaker. I simply can’t be seen with you.

#16

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Bad teeth

#17

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If they spell my name wrong in the initial messages on the dating app. It’s right there. Immediate unmatch

#18

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Anyone with a solo mustache (no beard) is an immediate no. You look like such a goober, sorry.

#19

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I won’t date someone who wants me to watch them play video games. They want to play video games while I read or do something else in the same room, that’s great. They want me to sit there while they play video games and I have to actually pay attention to their Fortnite kills or whatever, absolutely f*****g not. It gives strong “Mommy look at me!” energy that I find a complete turnoff from an adult man.

#20

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Any run of the mill average Joe who thinks all women are golddiggers coming to take their $45,000 annual salary … ?

Reeks of him watching too many podcasts from other dudes who also can’t get laid.

#21

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I’ve had people give me s**t for this before, but picky eaters. And I don’t mean people who have allergies or other food issues. I can understand that. I mean grown a*s adults whose main course is chicken nuggets and French fries. Or make faces, or refuse to even taste a new dish. I have friends like that, but I don’t think I could date anyone long term.

#22

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Someone who is over the age of 28 and uses the phrase “ Saturday is for the boys”

#23

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Omg I feel bad for men reading these posts but of course I have my own. I get really disappointed when men have a purebred dog they bought from a breeder. Tells me they have no compassion for animals, want to boast wealth/status, and they waste money on stupid s**t. This perception is particularly heightened for having brachiocephalic breeds like bulldogs.

I am very aware I might be taking it too far on the meaning of it but my brain works in mysterious ways. Please don’t hate me.

#24

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Anyone who listens to Jordan Peterson

#25

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I wouldn’t date someone who smokes pot or vapes ??‍♀️ or anyone super into astrology