30 Hilarious Yet Petty Reasons People Won’t Date Someone, As Shared By Folks Online

Yes because if we start living together you will have to tolerate my obsession with my animals

You shouldn't date someone who has deeply held beliefs that don't jive with your own. Religion has little to do with it. There are people of the same religion who don't date because other deeply held beliefs don't align. They may both be deeply Muslim, but one is Republican and one is Democrat or because one is more of a homebody and the other is social. The aged "blame religion first" is a shallow excuse to throw shade on people who believe in something.

Would anyone seriously expect a partner to do that?

fr, alpha males always seem to assume that women are making less than them and going after their money even if they don't make that much

Same goes for everyone in the service industry. If they're rude to a waiter it's a red flag.

I am with you OP. I fully accept if someone doesn't like something. But extremely picky eaters who have no issues that explain it are difficult to be around and very exhausting. If all they ever eat are the same three dishes I'm out. It's different if they were autistic and have sensory issues, but even then I'm not sure I'd be strong enough to have a relationship with them.

Ur is the absolute worst, in my book.

Also men who are chronically on Reddit/4Chan are likely to have bigger issues than just social media addiction.

What bedrooms has this poor soul walked into?

Or chew with an open mouth. Or talk with their mouth full of food. I don’t want to see that.

This is legitimate, it's belittling your emotions. People who care about you should care when you are upset.

Goes along with general hygiene. Beards and mustaches, as well as longer hair, all require extra effort to groom, if the goal is looking neat, clean, and presentable. Trim the beard and mustache, and ffs, keep them CLEAN! Same goes for the hair on your head—-well, anywhere, tbh. Shower regularly, and I don’t mean every month. Wash your junk and your asscrack while you’re at it. Do the laundry so you’re wearing clean clothes. Make your bed when you get up and change your sheets every week. Pick up your towels and hang them to dry after you have used them, and change your towels every week. Buy more than one set of sheets and towels, ffs. Clean your house every week, and pick up after yourself every day—-wash your dishes after eating and wipe down your counters in the kitchen and bathroom after you’ve used them. You want a woman to like you enough to spend time with you? Then make the damned effort to be presentable to her! This isn’t rocket science, ffs.

Same goes for someone allergic to animals. Sorry guy, they come with the territory.

No age stipulation on that one, anyone with that mindset is a no.

A friend of my mind has dated 6 or 7 Amanda's. After the last breakup I suggested he move down the alphabet for the next attempt

That's pretty cool, actually.

I'd be more concerned about how they treated the animal afterwards.

Many people get certain breeds because they love animals but want one that's more hypoallergenic or need a dog that's good with other animals in the home or kids. We looked for a rescue but every single one had a note that the animal was bad with cats or bad with kids. This person is perhaps missing out on a gem. Oh well, OP has a right to have preferences.

Anyone who has a badly trained/untrained dog, that they aren't actively working on training. It doesn't need to be doing tricks, but if your dog is lunging at other dogs and/or people, jumping up on people, or not house trained, then you're a bad pet-parent. I'll also assume you're either lazy, irresponsible, or uncaring.

So all living purebred animals should be shunned because they're just status symbols? Those animals already exist, and you don't think men (people in general) should give them homes? How do you know if those dogs aren't rescues from pet mills? So, the only animals who rate adoptions are mixed breeds? Did you read your message before posting? Do you want shelters to fill up with purebreds because you think they're too posh?

I have no idea why this was downvoted when the OP is just saying what they don't want in a partner. It's OK to disagree but don't downvote opinions, it's literally the point of the thread.

You are so wrong. Different breeds have different qualities so most likely the dog is chosen for the qualities of the specific breed.

Or go on endlessly about the sports they participate in, yawn.

The only way to improve a breed or keep it healthy is through good breeders with high standards. If there were no breeders, there would be no breeds.

Don't ask for diamonds.

It makes me sad to think of a life with no happy golden retrievers, no fluffy bichon frise, no silly weimeraners--just a bunch of mid-sized brown dogs. I only get dogs from reputable breeders that are working to create healthy, gorgeous dogs. I also like a purebred so I know what I'm getting--I don't want a super active dog in my small home, it would be bad for them. I am a compassionate, not wealthy, not money-wasting dog lover.

Hmmm... where I am the adoption centres for dogs don't seem that busy any more. And some of the dogs up for adoption are pure anyway. I don't have so much of an issue with dogs from breeders (although the brachiocephalic breeds I am with you ALL the way). Cats on the other hand... There are a few breeds I would LOVE to bring home, but on those occasions when I have been looking to add a furry member to my home, I always feel too guilty about all the cats up for adoption to look for breeders. If I were in the market for man, then I agree, if they don't think adopting from a shelter was more important that getting the right designer kitten then that would be a no from me.

i grew up with shelter/abused dogs. there is no way in hell ill ever own one of my own. purebred from a good breeder is my choice always. im not saying shelter animals are bad but i have been bitten, had houses destroyed, been unable to feed animals because they wont allow me to feed them. i much rather look for a puppy that i trained from start to finish. im a giant breed dog kind of person even though i am small -i need to be able to control my dog. personally id ask them why they choose breeder over shelter there may be a good reason. sometimes its a show of wealth but sometimes its a choice based on their history.

Children are animals. Children mine Cobalt for your phone battery. Hypocrisy is a turn off?

As a mom of a special needs kiddo, a pediatric nurse, and a daughter(and granddaughter) of people who showed dogs, I think your ignorant because it's not that cut and dry. You could fall in love with someone who has border collies as part of the family business. Purebred and papered dogs that are exceptional! And you would throw that person away because they don't have rescue dogs... Also some purebred dogs have only blood work done. It's not cut and dry. Step outside the box.

There are reasons to get a purebred others already mentioned. In my case, I would never have imagined getting one, until it actually came to deciding that I want to take a dog. I looked into rescues, but where I live, they're basically all imported from other countries and therefore at least 6 months old by the time they come here, so you miss out on the most important window for socializing and getting them used to new things. Because I've never had a dog before, I came to the conclusion that I don't have the resources to deal with a dog that has potentially experienced trauma and might have behavioural issues. So, I decided to get a purebred puppy, so I know somewhat what to expect and can get the experience of training a dog. Perhaps later in life, I will then be equipped to take in a rescue.

I've only had working dogs that were purebreds. Good luck getting a shelter dog to herd as well as a collie or aus shepherd

I think it depends. Some people will get a purebred to try and keep health issues more predictable, and hopefully more manageable. Some go through a breeder to get a purebred as a puppy so there is no traumatic past they don't know about that could suddenly trigger around their kids.

This one is really pretty petty. I totally understand wanting to know what you are getting when you get a dog. We have one purebred English Setter, along with an adopted mutt and adopted cat. I like rescuing as well, but totally understand somebody who gets a purebred. Especially if they are actually plan on training and hunting with the dog, or if you are getting the dog for a specific purpose - whatever it may be.

Really??? Because they have a purebred dog? I think some men have dodged a bullet with you!!

My purebred corgi cost less to adopt than one from the shelter....

There's absolutely nothing wrong with smoking pot, but of course it's fine to say you wouldn't date someone who does, personal choice. But weed is not the enemy and not everyone who smokes is a deadbeat. I have smoked practically every day for the past 30 years and I have a master's degree, make well over $100k/year, and have a solid family and social life. Don't judge us stoners 😊

This is so far the most reasonable one. Someone who takes the Misogyny Personified seriously can never be a good partner.

Does the whole house have to be the same setting? That's far too warm for a bedroom, how do you sleep in that heat?

Too vague. A person can have multiple reasons to not have a job. And not having it doesn't necessarily mean you are lazy, a deadbeat, broke or that you live just on someone else's shoulders. I would consider every person's case.

Monster.

As a dyslexic person I can be literally looking at a word while writing it and I still get it wrong, the letters don't always stay still long enough for me to catch them.

Well in that same token, the dentist is almost as expensive as a doctor.

I remember people trying to convince me of this in high school. Also that white socks outside of sports are a total 100% no-no. What reasons, grounds, justifications? Absolutely none beyond parroting others that said the same --- if you wear that, you're out of the herd. No other reason. So yes, I will go out of my way to wear socks in my sandals and if that steers me clear of you we both win.

This is actually just sensible. Not petty at all.

That's kind of sad.

Unless it's Tom Selleck..

You can like both animals

I could never date anyone whose entire personality is "(insert sport/team) Fan" 🙄