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It’s practically a cliche to say that you shouldn’t pursue a partner just for their looks, but there is no denying that we humans are attracted to pretty things. But most of us have the good sense to realize that it’s important to still keep a few “lines in the sand”, no matter how good someone looks.

Someone asked “What’s a non-physical quality that can make someone instantly unattractive, no matter how good they look?” and people listed the things that gave them the ick. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own examples in the comments below.

#1

Close-up of a pigeon with vibrant red and blue background, illustrating concepts of non-physical attractiveness. There is no such thing as a handsome pigeon kicker. If you are cruel to animals, or beggars, or disabled people, you are extremely unattractive.

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    #2

    Person refusing syringe, wearing a black mask; illustrating non-physical qualities affecting attractiveness. Anti-vax. I just won't even consider dating someone who is anti-vax.

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    #3

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is -A guy who's unkind to women he doesn't find attractive. HUGE red flag.
    -Complaining about wokeness and using slurs.
    -Voted for Trump.

    RhododendronW , freepik Report

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    #4

    Two people looking at items outside, showcasing non-physical qualities in a relaxed setting. Being ungrateful.
    There are millions of people on Earth who are just trying to stay alive, but Bradley over here is ungrateful that his parents bought the wrong iPhone.

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    #5

    A woman ignoring her partner over dinner, focused on her phone, highlighting non-physical qualities in relationships. Always on their phone when they are in a social situation.

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    #6

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Inability under any circumstances to say; hello, please, thank you, or sorry.

    kmikek , cookie_studio / freepik Report

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    #7

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Self-identifying as an Alpha male.

    Shimmeringg_Stars , EyeEm / freepik Report

    #8

    A woman expressing frustration towards a man, illustrating unattractive non-physical qualities. Being a negative person all the time. A "woe is me" attitude is so irritating.

    MangoSalsa89 , Prostock-studio / Envato Report

    #9

    A man and woman arguing at a cafe table, showcasing non-physical qualities of unattractiveness. Being condescending. Doesn't matter how attractive you are — if you talk down to people like you're better than them, it's game over.

    PrincessXFlame , milanmarkovic / freepik Report

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    #10

    Two people at a restaurant, looking distracted, highlighting non-physical qualities in relationships. Having a nasty personality. I just went on a date with a guy that pulled out his dating app and showed me pictures of other women on there while he made fun of them. He’s a prosecutor. Did not go on another date with him.

    rcubchayn , studiopeace / freepik Report

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    #11

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Being racist.

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    #12

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Playing the victim with the inability to admit fault.

    Fun-Durian-1892 , jet-po / Freepik Report

    #13

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Supporting maga is the greatest turnoff of all time.

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    #14

    Person giving thumbs down gesture against a yellow background, expressing unattractive qualities non-physically. Spitting. You’re not cool and you are making the world uglier than it was before you arrived. You are disgusting and an idiot.

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    #15

    Barista and customer discussing non-physical qualities at a trendy cafe counter, with a pastry and coffee in view. 25 years ago, I broke it off with a smokin' hot Latin American lawyer with millions of dollars, his own vineyard, and excellent bedroom skills because he snapped his fingers at a waitress in a busy-a*s bar. Instant, incurable ick.

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    #16

    Three people by a lake, drinking beer, demonstrating non-physical qualities discussed in online forums. Heavy drinking. Like black out drinking. Like get your life together.

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    #17

    Man eating a bagel sandwich in a cafe, displaying non-physical qualities. Noisy eaters, chewing with their mouth open. Gotta walk away.

    sk1dvicious , Kireyonok_Yuliya Report

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    #18

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Being excessively loud, trying to dominate conversations.

    LucyVialli , kues1 / freepik Report

    #19

    Person sitting on cardboard near stairs, highlighting non-physical qualities linked to attractiveness. I was walking down the street with an ex and we walked by a homeless person on the sidewalk. She said, "ugh I wish they'd all die. They're so gross."

    That's when I knew.

    1justathrowaway2 , ego_tanfreepix / freepik Report

    #20

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Leaving their shopping cart somewhere other than the cert return.

    Ven7Niner , EugenePetrunin / freepik Report

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    #21

    Two people at a table, one with hand on forehead, seemingly upset, illustrating non-physical qualities discussion. Being a 1-upper.

    theguyoverhere24 , mego-studio / freepik Report

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    #22

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Vanity. If you spend a lot of time talking about how much money you have, how everyone wants you, how you own stock in this and that and this suit is from this designer and this watch is from that designer, it’s an instant turn off and I just assume you’re lying about all of it. .

    Ok-Parfait6735 , zinkevych / freepik Report

    #23

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Lack of empathy.

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    #24

    Pikachu Pokémon trading card on a table, surrounded by other Pokémon cards. Judging people for hobbies that are thought to be out of their age group. I'm in my mid-30s and I collect Pokémon cards, watch anime, play video games etc. Many people would say there's nothing wrong with that, and many would think I have an arrested development.

    My wife is cool with it though. That's all that matters to me.

    vcsx , Moparmuscle315 / reddit Report

    #25

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is When they only talk about themselves and don't initiate a two way conversation.

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    #26

    Person in white socks with blue stripes and plaid pants, sitting casually, highlighting non-physical qualities of comfort. The other day I saw a hot guy in a casual cafeteria style restaurant. He had taken off his shoes and was sitting with his stocking feet on the seat. Big nope.

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    #27

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Smoking, it just stinks a lot.

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    #28

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is No sense of humor.

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    #29

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is I once scored a date with a girl I used to work with back in retail. Absolute rocket. I wasn’t even sure how I landed her in any capacity but, regardless, I got my time with her.

    It was cool and all, right up until she began talking about “brown people,” and called them “F*****g pakk**s.”

    Didn’t talk to her after that.

    As a funny side, however, she left to work elsewhere and dropped back in some year or two later looking for me, wanting to talk. I kept things short and went on my way.

    ***Her boyfriend is from India.***.

    RedditGarboDisposal , FabrikaPhoto / envato Report

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    #30

    Rudeness, an unwillingness to learn & grow, an inability to participate in *very basic* conversation. The amount of idiots on dating apps, social media and even irl that actually have said "i hate small talk" yet their conversation is still on a 4th grade level. Ick.

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    #31

    Red Flags That People Say Are Dealbreakers, No Matter How Attractive Someone Is Using the “that’s racist” while simultaneously being racist.

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    #32

    Ending every sentence with an upward inflection.

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    #33

    Woman looking bored in a cafe, emphasizing non-physical qualities in social interactions. Honestly, if someone’s a walking red flag with toxic vibes, it doesn’t matter how hot they are—*instant turn-off*. If they’re fake as hell, constantly lying or flexing about stuff they don’t have.

    Anime_Solo_COTE , gpointstudio / freepik Report

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    #34

    S****y hygiene, an unkept space, unwilling to try new things, inability to perceive others point of view. Inability to be accountable.

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    #35

    If your only way of making conversations is by talking about other people.

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    #36

    Being emotionally unintelligent.

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    #37

    Two people in a thoughtful conversation, highlighting non-physical qualities and their impact on attractiveness. Everyone's gonna say being rude or aggressive, but next tier down I think is being a social sponge. Like if I have to lead the entire conversation and all I get are non-committal answers and no questions back... instant bin.

    SoloSammySilva , frimufilms Report

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    #38

    That sense of entitlement they have therefore they need make no effort because they’re fit and they know it.

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    #39

    Playing "hard to get".

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    #40

    Two people in a conversation at an outdoor cafe, highlighting non-physical qualities of unattractiveness. I’m not judgemental about nice people. But when someone shows me they are judgemental and mean about others, that they think they are better than others, I judge the f**k out of them. Like who do you think you are to judge people like that?

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    #41

    The “f**k you I got mine” attitude and the wasting energy to mess with someone that doesn’t effect you.

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    #42

    For me it's low IQ and visible stupidity.

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    #43

    Ending every, or every other sentence, with the filler word: 'Right?'

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    #44

    Giving unsolicited advice.

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    #45

    Bad breath.

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    #46

    Couple sitting outside at a cafe, looking displeased, illustrating non-physical unattractive qualities in social settings. Wanting to know what you do for work when they literally just meet you. Even more so if they want to know what you do for work before they know your name or what your actual interests are.

    Foodworksurunga , Wavebreak Media / freepik Report

    #47

    Insecurity. It causes some many problems.

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    #48

    Unkindness

    Smugness

    Lack of respect


    You can present me the perfect 11/10 woman to go on a date, who would %110 be into me and the date can end in anyway I desire but the moment she carries herself like she's better then everyone else just for existing and thinks everyone should be grateful if she offered for you like her toes, she can goe lick a dogs a*****e.

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    #49

    Cutlery cutting ribs, symbolizing unattractive eating habits, on a plate with dipping sauce. First: Scared to get messy eating ribs on the first date. That’s a deal breaker. I don’t need that negativity in my life. Second: Lacking self confidence.

    Dirty_Nickel , andrerako / freepik Report

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    #50

    Arrogance can be hot sometimes, but unearned arrogance never is.

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    #51

    “Dog mom”.

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