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Women have reasons for not pursuing a romantic relationship with a man. It could be due to a lack of compatibility, attraction, a strong connection, or they’re simply not ready. 

We don’t often hear the male perspective, and it is likely why this thread's user recently asked the question, “Men who rejected a woman, what was your main reason?” While many answers were valid, some of these border on plain absurdity. 

This list compiles the most popular responses. Ladies, this should give you a clear enough idea of how a man’s mind works.

#1

Woman in a pink top sitting on a bed, taking a selfie with her phone, reflecting on relationships. I hated that she needed social validation and social media in general.

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Rachelle
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use SM to essentially have a presence because it's just something my industry does - but I post maybe 2-3 times a year. When I see folks I know posting 5-7+ times I day I honestly feel sorry for them because clearly they aren't receiving the attention and validation they feel they need in real life.

wellenDowd
Community Member
10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's nearly all women today. This is why they always have that phone in their face every chance they get.

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    #2

    Woman in a green apron smiling and conversing with another woman in a peaceful, plant-filled cafe setting. We were out for dinner, and she mistreated the waitress. My date was this beam of warmth and kindness to me, and a vessel of cold cruelty to the girl.
    She treated her like a slave-servant, made everything difficult and painful for the waitress, who quickly stopped smiling.
    I can’t be with people who can’t show respect.
    So I told her I was going to pee, paid the bill, personally apologized to the waitress and let her tell the date to lose my number after I left

    shven , Ketut Subiyanto Report

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They both suck. What a crappy position to put the waitress in.

    Chura
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you follow the link under the snippet, people saying they are servers said they would relish the opportunity to deliver this news.

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    Romy Rösli
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should have called the date out himself.

    Earonn -
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, he said nothing while she did it, ran away and left it to the poor waitress to enrage an abusive PoS even more? Great guy! /s

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor waitress, happy the dude walked/ran away from her...

    Dog Mom to Zoe
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After his date disrespected the waitress, he then leaves and has the waitress tell the date that he left. THAT was cold. He should have done it himself. Man up.

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    Cee Grant
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should have told your date what was on your mind. Leaving like that was flamboyant and made you feel good, but you copped out when it came to improving the world by giving her some harsh feedback.

    Jaya
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. It would be good if she at least received the critique (even if she might not be open to it yet), because now she might not realize that he left because of how she treated the waitress, she might just assume that he thought she wasn't pretty enough or interesting enough.

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    Paul C.
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to play semi-pro football with a couple of guys, one was a solicitor the other the owner of an estate agents. We would often go for a curry after evening games and the way they spoke to staff made me cringe, using generic names, like "Oi! Imran over here". I always apologised in private, as I wanted my food, without added extras!

    Jaya
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do hope he didn't TELL the waitress to do it, but that he OFFERED the waitress that she was allowed todo it if she wanted and that otherwise he would do it himself. Because she might love it (because it might be a nice bit of revenge for her) but she just as likely might hate to have to do that.

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    #3

    Man and woman sitting at a table, engaged in a serious conversation, relating to moments of rejection. She didn't want kids. I respect that. Keep it moving.

    michael_brooks_44 , Gabriel Ponton Report

    Dog Mom to Zoe
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I respect that he didn't stay thinking she'd change her mind. Kudos to him.

    Romy Rösli
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago I matched with a man on a dating app and we started chatting. I asked him about kids and he answered he absolutely wanted a family with kids. I told him I didn’t and therefore it wouldn’t make sense to get to know each other. He didn’t agree and said every woman would eventually want to have kids.🤦🏻‍♀️

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    Occam Shave
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respect it some more! Don't just pretend to respect it!

    #4

    A man and woman sharing a coffee and conversation at a cafe, highlighting moments of rejection. I want 3 things in a partner (ideally in equal measure):
    - intellectual connection
    - emotional connection
    - physical connection
    If one or more is lacking, then it’s just not for me. You can be a perfectly good person. But being a good person is not the same as being the right person for me.

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's up with the other comments here? Like wanting those things is unreasonable?

    Nota Robot
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know, right? Makes me feel kinda sad for those that post the negative comments.

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    Earonn -
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great attitude! And also: we can be a wonderful person and still not the right one for the person we fancy.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited)

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    Good luck with that. No, really. Good luck. It's not easy and like finding a needle in a haystack.

    iseefractals
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone i can talk to, someone i love that loves me, with whom i am sexually compatible. That's not a list, that's the bare minimum for a successful long term relationship. Really, explain which one of those things can be overlooked long term, is it having a partner you can't talk to/have nothing in common with, a partner that you feel nothing for (or feels nothing for you) or a relationship devoid of s*x?

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    10 months ago

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    Look in the mirror and have fun on a date with yourself

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    #5

    Woman outdoors with smoke obscuring her face, mountains in the background. She smoked. That was an instant hard pass.

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    Sara Shamsabadi
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care who the person is I'm sorry, if they're a smoker there's no way I can spend any time close to them, regardless of the relationship.

    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t blame you for that! Putty

    John Makie
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smoking women? Vote, drink, drive, be successful, leave the virginia slims Back at the trailer

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who likes kissing an ashtray?

    K Barnes
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my friends finally quit smoking after 25 years. I was so proud of her. She gained 10lbs that year so she started again... sigh. The 10lbs are better than half a pack a day, IMO.

    George Costanza
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    10 months ago

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    But if she smokes she pokes...

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    #6

    Man sitting alone facing the sea, wearing a striped sweater, reflecting on personal rejection moments. I just like being alone.

    smokinoutpourinup , Pixabay Report

    Nina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they would reject every woman, not just a specific one as asked

    Irving Euson
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like my alone time but i still need a women freind to be with sometime or to live with.

    #7

    Family walking through a forest, holding hands with a child swinging between them, enjoying nature together. I recently rejected a girl who was really into me who does have some qualities I look for, we just don't align morally or the way we would parent. So I decided that I think we would be better as just friends.

    john_hash_87 , Caleb Oquendo Report

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart that they had that conversation early on.

    K Barnes
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some couples don't even have this discussion before marriage or kids.

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    BeKind&Rewind
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I WISH I'd had that convo with my ex husband 32 years ago!

    Hidalgo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Don’t align morally’ usually means man is hunting for a trad wife

    #8

    Woman in a pink blouse and yellow skirt speaking confidently in a classroom setting. A girl I've known for a long time asked me out. Said 'no' right away because she's known to talk about other girls all the time like she always has something bad to say about every girl. I thought if you have something bad to say about everyone, there must be something wrong with you girl. So no. Don't want to date girls who have too many problems or complain too much about other people.

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    Romy Rösli
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wise decision. If everyone around you is bad maybe you’re the problem.

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    #9

    Sandwich on car dashboard with scattered papers, illustrating a moment shared by men about rejection. Car full to the brim with trash.

    pharociousart , Nataliya Vaitkevich Report

    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nasty, wonder what the house looked like if the car was that bad..

    Dog Mom to Zoe
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked with a guy that his car was nasty and yes, his home was just as bad.

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    #10

    Close-up of a hand removing a ring, symbolizing rejection in relationships. She had a husband and thought I wouldn’t find out

    badbunnybambam , Hrant Khachatryan Report

    Ravenkbh
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You didn't wonder who the other guy in bed was?

    Jaya
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. I like the idea of someone being so naieve in thinking they won't find out that they're gonna have s*x with him literally in the same bed. That really cracks me up.

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    #11

    Woman in a dark blazer standing with arms crossed, representing moments of rejection. She was just plain mean.

    thervpshow , Maksim Goncharenok Report

    michael Chock
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One date spent over an hour trying to convince me that because I was a cis white male, I was blind to discrimination and privilege. They kept sending me links to "educate" myself, even after I told them that I had been a counselor for inner city youths, wrote a book on positive change, been fired for defending women's rights, beaten for defending LGTBQ rights, isolated in my Caucasian Christian childhood community for standing to power and I now work with disabled people. I get you have damage, sorry my race/gender is a trigger for you. Hate dating makes you the bad person.

    #12

    Woman in dim lighting holding a drink, appearing thoughtful. She peed her pants on our first date because she got too drunk… it’s a long story

    quintez89_dw , MART PRODUCTION Report

    Cee Grant
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You didn't try to slow her down? That's not kind.

    Rizzo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the first date. She was exited. Things happen. To me that would not necessarily be the end.

    Paulina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, they said she got too drunk? I don't think it's showing "excitement", that you can't control your drinking to the point of being heavily physically impaired by intoxication... It rather points to possible alcohol problems.

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    #13

    Woman enjoying a meal outdoors, smiling contentedly under a patio umbrella. Chewing too loudly and making noise while eating.
    She had zero interest in me and was all about her in dialogue.
    She had zero interests or hobbies.

    boilerdroone666 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noisy eaters make feel a little sick and put me right off my own food.

    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited)

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    Some men just want to see women and not hear them. Sad. I guess everyone missed that he said she had "zero interests and hobbies" but "was all about her in her dialogue". He must have not been listening to anything she was saying to pick up on something they may both be interested in. I say they just weren't an compatible couple. Okay, next.

    Nathan Lewis
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    where does it say that? you sound bitter from all these comments.

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    #14

    A woman in glasses stands in front of a chalkboard, holding a tablet, with sticky notes around her. Lack of intellect.

    cari.dot , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

    Luke Branwen
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Intellectual / booky / nerdy girls are very much my preference as well. And by coincidence, the one at the photo is, like, exactly my type.

    Verfin22
    Community Member
    Premium
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a lot of context here. Is she uneducated or just not know what you know? I find it easier to be with a partner who wants to learn their knowledge and vice versa.

    Joe Bloe
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can look what intellect mean before judging : "the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract or academic matters." It's not related to education or common sense.

    Rachelle
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Intellect doesn't automatically equal intellectualism - some of the smartest people I know are also the least formally educated, while some of the most educated are lacking in common sense and rationale (as well as being up their own a$$ about it). I think that a lot of people are stuck in a cycle of gathering their knowledge from social media and legacy media - true knowledge is gained by exploring the alternatives, doing your own research and having constructive conversations... things that most people simply don't prioritize.

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find this a bit shallow, my husband has a masters degree, I have next to no qualifications at all but we are golden together, we match perfectly

    Hidalgo
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get your point and agree, but maybe it’s not about education? Maybe it’s more about lack of curiosity

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    #15

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves Caught her in too many lies.

    luisde7411 , Toa Heftiba Report

    #16

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She was talking about having a second bf.

    potentflute , Devin Nelson Report

    M HOmero
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No problem, just let her know one of them won’t be you.

    John Makie
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good woman deserves mutiple partners. One for each of her personalties.

    #17

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves Didn’t have the same wants in life.

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    nm (he/him)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pair with different targets in life has no future.

    #18

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She was arrogant, ill willed and immature

    clyde_le_cyanide , Frank Flores Report

    #19

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She was a gold digger

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    Igor914624
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I went on a few first dates that showed me they were only interested in my income. I want a woman to date me, not my wallet.

    S. K.
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...so don't tell them your income then...

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    Ravenkbh
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok I'll sleep with you for that much money. But one of us has to wear a bag over their head.

    #20

    Woman applying deodorant while wearing a pink top and jeans, in a casual setting. Hygiene is the most reason, it takes less than $5 dollars to smell good

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    Broccoli
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t have to smell good, but don’t smell like you bath in a swamp every day. In h**h school, I knew somebody who smelled like that. We were trying to figure out whether we should tell them or not

    nm (he/him)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many years ago, in the company I was working, we hired a girl that had been born in Haiti and her mother had been remarried with someone in my country. Beautiful, well dressed, but her smell was bad. The other girls approached her with tact to discuss the problem. She replied that she was bathing every day and using deodorant, but in vain. She resigned after some time. We assumed but not sure that her Haitian diet caused the problem.

    Paulina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's many issues and illnesses that can cause those symptoms, diet is just one of them. I feel sorry for this girl and I'm hoping she found help and accepting environment! She must've felt horrible knowing that everyone notices and most likely judges her, yet she can't do anything about it 😞

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    #21

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves Arrogance and narcissism.

    misoginul101 , kevin laminto Report

    Ravenkbh
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God Your so selfish! This is all about me!!!

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone in the entertainment industry requires constant attention, whether they are actors, musicians, or vocalists.

    #22

    Man rejecting woman in conversation, wearing casual outfits, surrounded by plants, illustrating relationship dynamics. There have been multiple occasions that I’ve rejected women interested in me when my sole interest in them was sexual.

    ever_it_laissez , Antoni Shkraba Report

    Rachelle
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all about clear and honest communication - if all you're looking for are one night stands, I really hope OP made that known from the get-go.

    Nina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 Oohooh, all about chemistry🎶

    #23

    Two men resting together peacefully, symbolizing comfort and support in a bedroom setting. Because I'm gay

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    Nina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you date a woman in the first place? None would be their type anyway

    Na Schi
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds legit.

    GlitterPanda
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a very legitimate reason!

    #24

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves Because I was with and generally committed to someone else

    caaronmd , Hrant Khachatryan Report

    #25

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She lied. She told me she was a Junior in college. That was true. She neglected to mention that she started early and just turned 18. I was 21. It already felt off and that nailed it. We stayed friends. So, that was nice.

    kelldan1968 , Jordan González Report

    Papa
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So a three year age gap was too much for him?

    Occam Shave
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really??!!??!??? How is that important? So important you made it a must-need to blab early?

    #26

    Couple standing together on a city street, sharing a moment near a building with "The Peninsula" sign in the background. My best friend was in love with her

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    Data1001
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes that doesn't matter, if the "bro code" is strong enough between good friends. It's like, "If my buddy has a thing for her, even if it is never reciprocated, I'm not going to make him feel bad by dating her."

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    Paulina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always a tricky situation

    #27

    Man in striped shirt and glasses looks in a lit mirror, reflecting on personal moments of rejection. I don’t love myself so how am I gonna love you

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    Doctor Strange
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an important read, I share this every time its appropriate. No, you Don't need to 'love yourself first." https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201001/you-dont-need-love-yourself-first

    Paulina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! Thank you for this comment and link!! I hate that saying and think it does more harm than good...

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    Sarah Bailey
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a valid reason to express if you are having self reflection time. Sometimes we need to just be with ourselves.

    Romy Rösli
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s really sad. Hope he’s going to get help.

    Nobody Special
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you have to love someone else before you realize you're worthy of loving yourself too.

    #28

    Woman with arm tattoos, wearing a black top and camouflage pants. I tried to hook my friend one time with this guy she thought was hot. His response was “you have no tattoos I’m okay”

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    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are attracted to what attracts us…at least he was honest from the start. I can respect that actually.

    keyboardtek
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer women with no tattoos. Why spoil natural beauty?

    John Makie
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tats are in the DSM, 9 and 10, pass

    #29

    Woman in kitchen wearing a lime green shirt and beige apron, standing next to a mixer. My brother said he rejected a woman because she was loud and overweight

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    #30

    Smiling woman in a pink hoodie, looking to the side, against a plain background. In middle school a girl asked me out, I said no because I wamted to wait till high school, and then she said her friends dared her to anyhow, so in a sense, didn't fall for the bs.

    theautistichomie , Kaboompics.com Report

    Paulina
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She might've also said that in a misguided teenage attempt to "save face" after being rejected.

    tori Ohno
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "dare" excuse was a lie. She was embarrassed, so she was trying to save face.

    nm (he/him)
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite frequently the female friends of a girl/woman are her worst enemies.

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    #31

    Physical appearance

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    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks fade with age…I hate to tell you this but that applies to both men and women…if you’re this shallow the world is going to be a lonely place for you one day…

    Panda McPandaface
    Community Member
    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No-one goes out looking for the ugliest person they can find. Most end up with somebody that is nowhere near what they thought was their type - maybe even on the ugly side, but nobody actively hunts out ugly. Right or wrong, that's just the way it is.

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    #32

    Woman in sunglasses holding a croissant, seated in a car, looking thoughtful. I remember one girl asked me for my number in the mall and she was gorgeous, she was well dressed and I had seen she was driving an expensive car. told her I’m not the guy she’s looking for. I couldn’t match her finances or anything, Just felt wrong to waste her time. this can happen ladies. Real Men will not stay if we believe you’re too much, It’s possible to be “too good” and honest men will flee. I only date in my lane, don’t wanna get cheated on with a rich type. Or hold someone back.

    fabio_bandz , Ekaterina Klimentovich Report

    Mrs Irish Mom
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she had her own money and didn't need to date/cheat with a rich type of man, she could be just looking for love and not what you can buy her..

    StrangeOne
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good GAWD. What TF is up with the "Real Men" remark? In capitals, as if it's some sort of title. He's dripping with insecurity, and insinuating women should hold themselves back so a man can be the breadwinner. Gross. He's right, though, on one thing, he would not be the guy she wants.

    tori Ohno
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, he's a real winner huh? Sarcasm intended.

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    Tamra
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A "real man" wouldn't be intimidated by a woman's independence or success.

    KrazyChiMama
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I disagree with this one big time…real men don’t need capital letters and have confidence in themselves. Women don’t always need a man to take care of them or match their finances. Some are just looking for genuine soul connection and would gladly take care of themselves and possibly even you if you’re not hung up on being “a Real Man”.

    Data1001
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "real men" comment really soured this one for me.

    Romy Rösli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she didn’t care too much about money? Maybe she appreciates a kind man more than a rich man?

    tori Ohno
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you're threatened by women who earn more than you, or think you'll lose a woman to a richer man because "women only want money". Go back to the incel boards, we don't want you here.

    Loudawg76
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In other words, this guy is intimidated by strong, independent women. He clearly measures his self- worth on how much “better” he is than his partner

    Mama Clare
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't eat croissants in your car btw.. flaky pastry everywhere

    Jaya
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is dumb as f*ck. There's no reason to immediately assume that she wants to be with someone who's rich too. And she might not feel like a poor person holds her back in any way. Stupid assumptions.

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    #33

    Man and woman on a park bench, looking away from each other, reflecting a moment of rejection and contemplation. Wasn't my type, wasn't someone I connected with intellectually or emotionally, not someone I was interested in despite respecting and loving her as a person, engaged in behaviour that met the definition of sexual [overpowering] when she tried to make her feelings for me known.

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    #34

    Simply not interested in her.

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    #35

    A woman sitting on a bench outdoors with a man, appearing upset and contemplative about rejection. I friendzoned her because she was going through a lot, and it seemed more like she could use the help rather than the distraction. but she ended up being offended by that

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    Data1001
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes sense to me. You don't want to start a relationship when the other person is spiraling, or on the rebound. It was smart of him to not get involved, imo. But might be worthwhile exploring later on down the line when she's in a better place emotionally.

    Paulina
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, people get offended and hurt by the rejection itself, and that's natural 🤷‍♀️ You still did the right thing.

    Jaya
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Off course she gets offended. Because even if you're right, she decided that she is ready for a relationship and you're deciding for her that she isn't, which feels very patronizing. Doesn't mean he's wrong, but it's not strange for her to feel offended by it.

    #36

    Man in denim jacket sitting outdoors, playfully interacting with a woman, capturing a moment of rejection. I didn't want to risk our friendship.

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    Data1001
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    10 months ago

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    Yeahhhh, I'm not sure I believe that's the real reason. It was probably more likely a lack of strong physical attraction. He maybe felt like he could try to make himself be attracted to her in a romantic way, because he was already attracted to her in a platonic way -- but that's not how things work. And I'm sure there are plenty of women who have told men the same thing, but the truth was that they didn't feel that 'spark'.

    Ace
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds to me more like he was firlmy in the friend zone and knew he didn't really have a chance.

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    #37

    Clinginess

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    StrangeOne
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really believe clinginess is mistaken for a difference of intentions for being with someone.

    #38

    Man and woman stand apart in hallway, illustrating rejection and emotional distance. I did once because she was a good woman and seemed serious about her business. I wasn’t about nothing but her body and told her no, because I didn’t want to waste her time.

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    Data1001
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even understand what this person is trying to say. Huh?

    Brittania Kelli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I am interpreting this right, she was a decent and moral woman who was looking for a serious relationship and he just wanted a casual hook up situation so he rejected her so she could look for a serious thing. Short story, he wants praise for choosing not to string a woman along and not using her for s*x.

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    #39

    Trust issue. Trauma.

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    #40

    Couple lying together in a cozy bedroom with sunlight streaming through a window. Bedroom skills increased through the years, felt I was being used for that more than pure connection. So now I decline unless I’m actually vibing with her.

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    #41

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She started telling me about her ex. Telling me how her ex owned a house 21yo and was crazy.

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    #42

    30 Reasons Why Some Women Are Rejected By Men, According To The Guys Themselves She lived in a different country.

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    Hassel Davidhoff
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't stop me. I went to her country. Been together for 24 years now. I don't regret marrying her one bit, she's the love of my life, without doubt. I do, however, wish I could divorce the country. So fücking done with it.

    #43

    Personality, lack of humor, beliefs

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    #44

    Poverty of spirit

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    #45

    Man in a hat and checkered shirt drinking from a can in a forest, showcasing casual style. Inappropriate farting

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    Broccoli
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kind of don’t understand it. How can farts be inappropriate? Like they’re really hard to hold back and most of the times you have a stomachache and just need to let the gas out. It can be embarrassing but like why would it prevent someone from dating? Just sharing my own opinion, correct me if I misunderstood something.

    Ace
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it depends on how she was dealing with it. "Inappropriate" could imply that she was doing it deliberately and obviously in public places, could be that she thought it was funny, could be that they were really vile and smelly and should have been kept for the toilet. Just a couple examples of how farts could be inappropriate.

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    Apachebathmat
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I fart all the time around each other (and giggle like bevis and b******d) I’ve even WhatsApp him recorded farts if I’m away from home and he sends them back… weird love language but hey ho

    Ms.GB
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    10 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband and I have farted so much in front of eachother we go through cycles of first it's funny for a few years, then you ignore it for awhile because it's common, then it's funny again 😄

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    KrazyChiMama
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmao I can’t imagine not dating someone because of gas…but I suppose if they smelled bad enough…like you feared for your life and health because of it…

    Verfin22
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well there's the need to do it medically, but doing it purposely is a turn off. Being comfortable doing it around each other is a good sign.

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    #46

    Not my type.

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    #47

    Don't want no drama or looked at like an ATM. Don't want resources waisted and not a therapist.

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    Peeka_Mimi
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's fair. Where I am emotionally and financially needs that matched. I have dated too many men who had no money and I ended up supporting them. I'm not doing that again. He better be emotionally mature and have his own money. I'm not rich, I'm lower-middle class, but I'm no longer an ATM.

    #48

    Woman in a black shirt gesturing with frustration indoors. Inappropriate attire, stinking attitude and filthy language are my main 3. Any combination is enough for me to start walking in the opposite direction

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    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well good thing I’m married I can cuss better than most sailors! :)

    Ms.GB
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, I curse at home a lot 😆

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    #49

    When they disturbed my peace for no reason

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    #50

    Was a freshman in college with one girl, and I took multiple classes with her. I had no interest in her, nor she in me. Senior year comes, and she came on to me. I had moved up socially and financially, had my own place, car, finances. And now I'm attractive? I turned her down flat. The whole idea of her watching and waiting for four years, then suddenly getting turned on by me was WEIRD

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    Data1001
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing is, you probably changed internally once you "moved up" -- I doubt it was your finances or your car. Men can gain a lot of confidence in themselves when things are going well in their lives, and that confidence alone can suddently be very attractive.

    Panda McPandaface
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that was why she changed her mind alright.

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    Jaya
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a lot of assumptions. How on earth do you know that's why she is interested now? And does that mean OP thinks that nobody can be genuinely into someone unless they were into them from the start?

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    #51

    She just felt weird to me and low confidence

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    #52

    My male friend told me yesterday he stopped talking to this girl because she wasn’t taking care of her looks

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    StrangeOne
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I'm sure he wasn't aging and changing his appearance for the better or worse. /s

    Panda McPandaface
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a world of difference between 'not taking care' and - for example, showering and brushing your hair.

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    #53

    She didn’t want me keep contact with my ex

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    #54

    Lack of enthusiasm, clinginess, or I choose another woman instead.

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    #55

    Woman in a light blue blazer posing playfully against a solid background. She was way to over confident about herself tone it down girl

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    michael Chock
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing is more attractive than someone's personality. If that offends you, maybe you are a dull person who should should be dating dull people. Then they can really let their dullness shine and you both can be happy.

    Wondering Alice
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Neither men nor women should hide confidence for a potential partner. If it turns someone off, fine, that means you are incompatible. However, don't tone it down. (Arrogance annoys me, but even then I would walk away and not suggest the other needed to change).

    Data1001
    Community Member
    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you miss the word "over"? He's not saying he walked away because she was merely "confident". And I think he probably meant she was full of herself.

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    Verfin22
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alpha male response if I ever saw one. "All females will bow to me".

    Peeka_Mimi
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you're insecure.

    #56

    Saving myself for marriage, and dating her could jeopardize that

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    #57

    You're a bit too much. You share way too much personal information, and you come across as overly confident specially in the first date

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