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Some people’s dating troubles boil down to a simple issue, that their preferences and standards are, at best, unrealistic and at worst, downright delusional. However, actually identifying that means allowing a certain degree of self reflection, which they typically fail to do.

A thread recently went viral where someone asked “Fellas... Name something a woman does that SHE thinks is a turn on but it's REALLY a turn off” and it attracted some truly delusional answers that we’ve gathered here. Get comfortable as you prepare to raise an eyebrow, upvote the worst ones and be sure to add your own thoughts in the comments below.

#1

A woman with long dark hair and striking nails gazes directly at the camera, embodying a potential turn off. Ridiculously long nails. Pounds of make up.

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Nadia Lane
Community Member
1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well those are normally just done because the person wearing them likes them

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    #3

    A woman with freckles and glasses applying lip gloss, illustrating a common beauty routine that can be a turn off. Botox/lip filler.

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    #4

    A woman in a sports bra and pink leggings poses on metal beams, showcasing a physique that could be a turn off to some. BBL's and i hear they stink why would u want that

    jimmyhustle , Felix Uresti Report

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    #5

    A woman gets eyelash extensions, a beauty enhancement that some men might consider a turn off. Them damn lashes.

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    #6

    A woman receiving a facial injection, symbolizing a beauty practice that can be a turn off for some men. Any facial modifications/plastic surgery.
    I have never in my life thought a woman looked better with it than she did naturally.

    @foxandhounds406. , Farhad Irani Report

    Roxy222uk
    Community Member
    14 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The original purpose of plastic surgery (and it’s ‘plastic’ as in manipulating something to a different shape, not ‘made of plastic substances’) was always to help people with facial deformities, either from birth or through an accident. Fixing a hare lip would come under this category.

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    #7

    A woman looking annoyed at a man with a menu, showing men's turn offs women roll their eyes at. When a woman says "you can't handle me" um, ma'am you are not a zoo animal. But luckily you showed me the type of female you are with that alone.

    sohood84.5 , Jep Gambardella Report

    David Morgan
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is SO over-used though. It should mean "you aren't mature enough to deal with someone who doesn't just conform to expectations" as a quite legitimate complaint, but some people (all genders) use it to mean "You should be more tolerant of my acting out". Unless you've met them a few times, it's hard to know which.

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    #8

    A woman looking bored with a glass of red wine, expressing turn offs during a conversation. Play hard to get, or try and make me jealous. I cleared my calendar to be here ma’am… no foolishness, thanks.

    1alkaline_autonomy , cottonbro studio Report

    #9

    Close-up of a woman's face, reflecting on common turn offs. When they do the Kim Kardashian makeup and appearance.

    your_local_tabi_dino , Ноями Noyami Report

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    #10

    Too much makeup. If your face is on my sleeve after a hug, you've worn too much.

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    #11

    63 Men Who Shared Their "Turn Offs" And Made Women Roll Their Eyes Being cutesy wootsy and pretending to not know how to do anything. That's gross. I've taught my daughters to be assertive. You can be cute and intelligent.

    werdlac , Artem Podrez Report

    Nadia Lane
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Preferring capable and intelligent women is 100% a green flag in my eyes.

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    #12

    63 Men Who Shared Their "Turn Offs" And Made Women Roll Their Eyes I may be the weird one here but honestly nothing. I accept all acts of kindness from my woman. That’s part of how I like to be loved.

    charmingvirgo86 , Vinicius Quaresma Report

    #13

    When she puts on a ton of makeup and does weird damaging stuff to their hair for an event or pictures. I know they want to look cute for me but I love the natural you. Too much makeup is a genuine turnoff. I appreciate the gesture and I understand it but It has the opposite of it's intended affect.

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    Kristy Marion
    Community Member
    19 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or.... she's doing it for herself not you?! My God.

    #14

    I don't think turn off is the right word
    But I get irritated when I take care of a chore before my fiancé gets to it and she starts beating herself up for not doing it sooner
    I did this to make your day easier, not make you feel guilty

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    Disco Medusa
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s more to do with the psychology of fiancé. It is often behaviour seen in people that were brought up by parent(s) who made them feel guilty if they missed doing something they were told to do. And then don’t let them forget the incident. 😕

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    #15

    A red lace slip and matching top laying on a white bed, representing a romantic turn off for some men. Lingerie is annoying, chafes and is dangerous. Wear a man's Tshirt that's too big and nothing else and your guy will find you 100x sexier and can get to pleasing you easier.

    @genxdoc , Emilio Garcia Report

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    38 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. Remember the lingerie m******e a few years back? Dark times 😔

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    #16

    A young woman in glasses and a beanie smiling on the phone, showing men's turn offs women roll their eyes at. Baby talk.

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    #17

    Long fingernails… all Woman to Woman show and tell.

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    #18

    Don't keep bugging me while I'm trying to relax on my game, or watching the game. If I don't bother you during your "me time", let me be during mine.

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    #19

    A happy woman with short dark hair smiling over her shoulder outdoors, showing men's turn offs women roll their eyes at. If she ever called herself a baddie or said I’m just a girl. ✌🏾

    _saymoy , Leticia Curvelo Report

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 I'm just a girl in the world

    #20

    A couple doing laundry together, demonstrating turn offs in domestic roles. Acting helpless in my presence. Makes me feel like "how do you survive on your own?"

    coryshowtime , RDNE Stock project Report

    #21

    A couple having dinner, the woman showing turn offs while eating at a restaurant. When she talk about how many other dudes want her.

    zone4mclovin , Andrej Lišakov Report

    #22

    Mothering. The whole ‘have you eaten, let me get you something, you should take a break’ process. I recognize it’s done out of concern and attention, but for me it always feels smothering and infantilizing. I’m a grown man and I can and do take care of myself.

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    Nadia Lane
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some men do want a mother for a girlfriend, but f**k it they need to grow up. This is the right attitude to that.

    #23

    I wouldn’t say “turn off” per se but constantly checking in while I’m working and expecting a full convo. Lemme tell you about my day when it’s over. Good mornings will hold me over til I clock out. I admire it but I feel bad cuz I cant reciprocate it as easily when I’m clocked in

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    #24

    Love me the way i want to be loved and not how you want to love me. Example: I’m not very social and don’t care to be around most people. So don’t plan a party for my birthday because you like to socialize. We can go out just you and I and that’s perfect for me.

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    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    8 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe these two people aren't compatible.

    #25

    I know “some” women need to have a full conversation everyday or want to talk/text throughout the workday but I honestly hate that, sometimes I need time to miss you or when I talk I actually wanna have something to say

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    #26

    Constant calling. I can love you and not want to spend every waking moment with you. Especially for falling asleep on the phone. I’m not doing that anymore

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    #27

    A woman with a nose ring and shoulder tattoos looks away, her style potentially being a turn off for some men. Piercing of the septum looking like a bull ...

    bigbadalcorleone , Gisele Seidel Report

    Bodkin
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find that piercing so hot.

    #28

    A stylish woman in a leopard print shirt and headscarf, looking away thoughtfully, a turn off to some men. Animal print...

    aescorcia83 , Sanju Pandita Report

    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a woman and loathe animal print. I think it looks tacky.

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    #29

    A woman making a stop gesture to a man in a park, representing mens turn-offs. Being mean when not warranted. Had a girl on a first date do it and I asked her about it and she told me that guys like it. I told her well I don’t she insisted. Then wondered why I didn’t want to see her again.

    finechina_am , Vera Arsic Report

    #30

    A woman making a disgusted face, rolling her eyes at men and their turn-offs. Being in your 30s and and talking like a 19 year old on tiktok.

    mondaymotorvation , Polina Zimmerman Report

    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    10 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that photo representative of how 19 year olds talk on tiktok? Because now I'm thinking I'm missing out!

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    #31

    Be jealous of other women when we not even together that annoying as hell

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    #32

    1.) Fake eyelashes.
    2.) Intense use of makeup.
    3.) Always getting her breasts out (oftentimes less is more).
    4.) Proclaiming how "crazy" she is.

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    #33

    Maybe I’m getting older now but wearing clothes that’s too revealing in public. Seen a girl a Walmart in shorts with half the bum out… I just shook my head.

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    Cee Cee
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some men also wear their clothing at half mast.

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    #34

    Two women in red-tinted light, one facing away, showing men's turn offs women roll their eyes at. Ummm, when a lady is twerking but she really not that good at it. She wonder why you laughing so hard.

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    #35

    A couple posing outdoors, with the man's expression suggesting potential turn offs from his partner. Few years back I was seeing this RN I had met through my job, during intimacy, she grabbed my beard, yanked tf outta it, I winced in actual pain, she thought it was pleasure sounds hated that so much I cut my beard off and haven't grown it back since.

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    57 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you try something and it doesn't work out. But you have to tell your partner "hey I really don't like that."

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    #36

    Hair flips ? Over plucking her eyebrows into nonexistence? (Sure sign of neurosis).

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    #37

    Buying me gifts with my money. Just don’t bother at all. I’ll take a mug from the dollar store you bought yourself vs a ps5 you bought on my card

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    #38

    Asking what I want and then not doing the thing I asked for.

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    42 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it depends on what you're asking for

    #39

    I hate anytime I’m micromanaged or second-guessed

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    #40

    Backhanded compliments I don’t even think yall realize you’re doing lol “you know you’re really annoying, but I love you more than you annoy me” and I’m just sitting there like “thanks? I think?” 😂

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    #41

    Call me “babe,” especially early in dating/relationship or assign another pet name that I don’t like and continue to use even after I request that she stops.

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    #42

    Don’t ask me how I feel then make it all about how YOU feel about the way I FEEL.
    Decentralize yourself. If you can.

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    #43

    Plan dates for me Because most the time the date is going to be something she wants to do or something she wants to do as a couple. Its hardly anything that he would like because that means she may have to be bored while he is happy

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    #44

    Takeover what I’m doing as I’m doing it, I be thinking you don’t think I can get it done on my own or that there’s a lack of faith in my abilities

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    #45

    Asking a bunch of questions about the same thing:
    Like I understand the idea is because she wants to engage in deep conversations with me. But we're not getting to a deep conversation if we're just going round in circles on one subject. Plus after a bit it just feels like you're not listening to me and I don't see a point in talking with you anymore.

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    #46

    I hate when they ask you what you want for a holiday, and you tell them exactly what you want. Instead of getting you what you want they get something more expensive and they assume you want it because it cost more but you told them what you wanted and now you have to just be grateful. I appreciate it and the effort but because it’s more expensive doesn’t mean I wanted it more than what I actually asked for. Especially if you what you asked for was practical. That’s just my opinion. 🤷🏾‍♂️

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    #47

    A blonde woman in a mirror applies makeup, highlighting a beauty routine that might be a turn off for some. they claim they do makeup for themselves then tell you they love themselves. it's all fake. can't love yourself if you put makeup on bc you're seeing nothing but flaws then patch the "flaws" up with a "bandaid"

    anonymous , cottonbro studio Report

    Lukas (f​u​ck/tra​ns​pho​b​es)
    Community Member
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it can be just a style choice, just like clothing. A lot of people wear clothes that compliment and enhance their bodies, that's part of fashion. Makeup and hair can be the same.

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    #48

    A woman smiling, holding a red rose, showing men's turn offs women roll their eyes at. For me it’s when she talk about intimacy and she says “I ain’t never got any complaints” like how many reviews do you have 😂

    juli0r1 , Katerina Holmes Report

    David Morgan
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THAT would be an interesting page on Yelp...

    #49

    A man and a woman talking at a counter, discussing men and their turn-offs. Constantly calling herself a baddie… Baddies don’t have to tell themselves they bad. Sounds very insecure.

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    #50

    Tattoos.

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    #51

    Fellas, the “mothering” is a nurturing instinct just like our “fathering” is a protective instinct.

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    #52

    When y'all go from casual to caring and now everything I do pisses you off. Can't laugh if she doesn't find it funny.

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    #53

    A sweaty woman in a gym, highlighting the turn offs some men might have about active women. Thinking that being a strong woman is about matching up with me in physical strength 😂😂😂 Like Yo, you're supposed to be soft and sweet.

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    reuben kift
    Community Member
    1 hour ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Women aren't supposed to be anything. Unless I'm missing a joke here.

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    #54

    Strong woman lifting dumbbells in a gym, revealing her turn offs. Lifting weights because we are just trying to get better we’re not trying to impress when we are trying to get stronger

    garyjayvillella58 , Joshua Brown Report

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    51 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What?? Is the problem women lifting weights to get better, or women thinking men lift weights to impress?

    #55

    Woman in a red top and beret, posing against a wall, sharing her turn offs. Acting and dressing like your still in high school or college. Also calling a guy daddy. Being a relationship and still dressing like your single.

    sixacdc , Ander Masó (Lord Ander M) Report

    Ali
    Community Member
    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused, is there a different dress code for single and not single? I missed this memo! I do find it odd to call a guy daddy, but I think guy expects to dictate how a woman dresses. If you find her style a real turn off, don't date her. Expecting her to change because you honoured her with your presents is not healthy.

    #56

    Two people talking in a cafe, discussing mens turn-offs. When they talk about being old or not being sexy anymore. I hate that.

    adventure_with_purpose , Mike Jones Report

    #57

    I'll probably get lynched by feminist for this, but y'all women must know the difference between:

    "Are you done yet? I miss you." vs "Are you still working? You always work."

    "I call dibs on your weekend." vs "I already know you'll be busy."

    "There you are. I was looking for you." vs "Where have you been?"

    Same need. Different energy. One makes us men feel appreciated & wanted. The other makes us feel guilty & bad. Woman are hot with their feminine energy.

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    49 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, yeah, a few things. But I'll just say I've never said "I call dibs on your weekend." That's just weird.

    #58

    Make my plate.
    It's not a turn off, but kind of annoying since they almost never plate a man sized meal.

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    Bonesko
    Community Member
    48 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plate yourself 🤷‍♀️

    #59

    Try to have a conversation while the Knicks are playing👌🏾

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    #60

    Talking bout past sexual experiences.

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    #61

    Woman making a stop gesture to a man, illustrating shared turn offs. MISS INDEPENDENT VIBES, TOTAL NONSENSE 🤮

    natesleem95 , Keira Burton Report

    Bonesko
    Community Member
    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I only want to date women who aren't capable of thinking for themselves."

    #62

    Man helping a woman with a barbell at the gym, discussing turn offs. Tryna tag along when I hit the gym.
    I don’t have time for someone weaker than me doubling my rest time and I don’t wanna keep removing plates or reminding her of her weight selection every few sets.🥴😩

    thetrainergod , Ketut Subiyanto Report