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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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    #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

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    9 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.

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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
    9 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.

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    #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.

    jonatanbackelie , Eduardo Simões Neto Junior Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    9 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?

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    #5

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

    hippygriffi , Megan Forbes Report

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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.

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    #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
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart that they had that conversation early on.

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    #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
    9 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
    9 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..

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

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

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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
    9 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

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    Cee Grant
    Community Member
    9 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
    9 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
    9 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
    9 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.

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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
    9 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.

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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.

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    #16

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

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    #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
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pair with different targets in life has no future.

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    #18

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

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    #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
    9 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.

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    #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
    9 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

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    #21

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

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

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

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    #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
    9 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.

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    #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
    9 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

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    #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

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    #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
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #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

    tties.nipx , Dante Muñoz Report

    #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

    10gen10000 , Lucas Pezeta Report

    Doctor Strange
    Community Member
    9 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

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    #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”

    monroeforthebanks , Sakie Bustos Report

    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    9 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.

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    #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
    9 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.

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    #31

    Physical appearance

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    KrazyChiMama
    Community Member
    9 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…

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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.

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    Mrs Irish Mom
    Community Member
    9 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..

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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
    Community Member
    9 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.

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    #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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    9 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'.

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    #37

    Clinginess

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    StrangeOne
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    9 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.

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    #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.

    semipro.the.editor , Alena Darmel Report

    Data1001
    Community Member
    9 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?

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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
    Community Member
    9 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.

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    #43

    Personality, lack of humor, beliefs

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    #45

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

    papanchol , Kristiina Glaase Report

    Broccoli
    Community Member
    9 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.

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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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    #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
    9 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! :)

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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
    Community Member
    9 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.

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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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    9 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

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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
    Community Member
    9 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.

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    #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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