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They're selfish
- It’s natural to be a little selfish, especially when you’re single. But that doesn't work in a romantic relationship.
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You're not introduced to their friends and family
- As your relationship progresses, your partner should extend the invitation to meet their inner circle. If they don't, they're either hiding something or don’t care about you as they should.
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They're often unavailable
- Your romantic partner is supposed to make time for you. If they have a habit of being unavailable, don’t apologize for it, and make no effort to change, then you're better off going your separate ways.
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Your opinions aren't being valued
- Both partners should feel safe sharing their opinions in a healthy relationship. A serious deal-breaker is when your partner doesn’t care what you think about anything.
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They're unreliable
- Reliability means being on time for dates and being there when needed, which is a crucial trait in a romantic relationship.
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They're materialistic
- This is a person who needs to be the center of attention, and who values status, designer clothes, and other expensive things. But you need someone who values you over materialistic things.
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They have anger issues
- People with anger issues lash out and yell, even insulting you and hitting things. As soon as you notice major anger issues, it's time to hit the road.
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They want to maintain an indefinite long-distance or casual relationship
- If you’re in a long-distance or non-committed relationship and your goal is a deep connection, don’t let it become a permanent situation.
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There's a lack of physical chemistry
- Whether swiping right on a dating app or meeting someone at a bar, an initial attraction is often based on looks alone. After all, you can’t start a fire without a spark!
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They have a different stance on children
- While it is common for one partner to consent to the other’s choice, the decision about children isn’t one to negotiate. This may force you to end the relationship.
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You have to sacrifice your career
- You should never have to sacrifice your professional goals for a relationship, unless you want to. The same goes if your partner expects you to move in with them.
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11 / 30 Fotos
You don't agree religiously
- While there are many successful relationships where two people with completely different religions thrive, it can be a deal-breaker for some. Therefore, talk to your partner honestly and candidly about your beliefs.
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They're financially irresponsible
- Different spending habits and savings are quite common. But the financially irresponsible will spend money without thinking about the future.
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13 / 30 Fotos
They're rude
- If your partner is rude, your relationship will suffer as they create embarrassing situations in public. You'll feel bad!
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14 / 30 Fotos
They're not ambitious
- If you're an ambitious go-getter, then being with someone who's not will drive you crazy. You can’t change someone like that, especially if they have been that way for years.
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15 / 30 Fotos
You don't agree from an ideological POV
- Just like religion, politics can strain relationships if your ideological beliefs can't coexist.
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16 / 30 Fotos
They don't prioritize you
- While your partner must take care of their own needs, they should make a constant effort to show you they care about you.
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17 / 30 Fotos
They're super negative
- A pessimistic attitude and outlook in a romantic partner will affect you and bring you down. This can be toxic.
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18 / 30 Fotos
They show little or no interest in your life
- If your partner doesn't support you or take a sincere interest in the things you're involved with, then this is definitely a deal-breaker.
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They have a history of cheating
- If your partner is cheating on you, this indicates that your partner clearly has other interests that don't involve you. Move on!
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20 / 30 Fotos
They lack humor
- If your partner doesn’t have a sense of humor and can’t laugh at themselves sometimes, it will quickly dry up the relationship.
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21 / 30 Fotos
You're not your authentic self
- If you're faking interests, holding back your thoughts, and censoring yourself, then it's time to find a relationship where you can actually be your true self.
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They're clingy
- It’s great to feel desired and needed, but when your romantic partner is overly clingy or needy, they drain your energy.
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23 / 30 Fotos
They abuse you
- Any sort of abuse is an automatic relationship deal-breaker. Whether this is physical, verbal, or emotional abuse, it should never be tolerated.
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They're unwilling to communicate
- Someone with communication issues either chooses to argue or decides to clam up and avoid talking.
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Different lifestyle preferences
- If your lifestyles are too different, you’re going to clash. That includes food preferences, if you have pets, or even how you decorate your home.
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They don't compromise
- If your partner is unwilling to compromise early on in the relationship, then this may be a sign of their future unwillingness to compromise on bigger issues.
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They don't care for themselves
- It can be very difficult to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't seem to care about their health and well-being. You can try to encourage them, but, ultimately, it's up to each individual to make better choices.
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28 / 30 Fotos
You're always fighting
- Conflict is a natural part of a relationship. However, you should be able to communicate with each other and resolve any disputes in a healthy and productive way. If not, then it's a deal-breaker. Sources: (Brides) (Psychology Today) (Insider) See also: Bizarre marriage and divorce laws from around the world
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They're selfish
- It’s natural to be a little selfish, especially when you’re single. But that doesn't work in a romantic relationship.
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You're not introduced to their friends and family
- As your relationship progresses, your partner should extend the invitation to meet their inner circle. If they don't, they're either hiding something or don’t care about you as they should.
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2 / 30 Fotos
They're often unavailable
- Your romantic partner is supposed to make time for you. If they have a habit of being unavailable, don’t apologize for it, and make no effort to change, then you're better off going your separate ways.
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3 / 30 Fotos
Your opinions aren't being valued
- Both partners should feel safe sharing their opinions in a healthy relationship. A serious deal-breaker is when your partner doesn’t care what you think about anything.
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4 / 30 Fotos
They're unreliable
- Reliability means being on time for dates and being there when needed, which is a crucial trait in a romantic relationship.
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5 / 30 Fotos
They're materialistic
- This is a person who needs to be the center of attention, and who values status, designer clothes, and other expensive things. But you need someone who values you over materialistic things.
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6 / 30 Fotos
They have anger issues
- People with anger issues lash out and yell, even insulting you and hitting things. As soon as you notice major anger issues, it's time to hit the road.
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7 / 30 Fotos
They want to maintain an indefinite long-distance or casual relationship
- If you’re in a long-distance or non-committed relationship and your goal is a deep connection, don’t let it become a permanent situation.
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8 / 30 Fotos
There's a lack of physical chemistry
- Whether swiping right on a dating app or meeting someone at a bar, an initial attraction is often based on looks alone. After all, you can’t start a fire without a spark!
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9 / 30 Fotos
They have a different stance on children
- While it is common for one partner to consent to the other’s choice, the decision about children isn’t one to negotiate. This may force you to end the relationship.
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10 / 30 Fotos
You have to sacrifice your career
- You should never have to sacrifice your professional goals for a relationship, unless you want to. The same goes if your partner expects you to move in with them.
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11 / 30 Fotos
You don't agree religiously
- While there are many successful relationships where two people with completely different religions thrive, it can be a deal-breaker for some. Therefore, talk to your partner honestly and candidly about your beliefs.
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12 / 30 Fotos
They're financially irresponsible
- Different spending habits and savings are quite common. But the financially irresponsible will spend money without thinking about the future.
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13 / 30 Fotos
They're rude
- If your partner is rude, your relationship will suffer as they create embarrassing situations in public. You'll feel bad!
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14 / 30 Fotos
They're not ambitious
- If you're an ambitious go-getter, then being with someone who's not will drive you crazy. You can’t change someone like that, especially if they have been that way for years.
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15 / 30 Fotos
You don't agree from an ideological POV
- Just like religion, politics can strain relationships if your ideological beliefs can't coexist.
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16 / 30 Fotos
They don't prioritize you
- While your partner must take care of their own needs, they should make a constant effort to show you they care about you.
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17 / 30 Fotos
They're super negative
- A pessimistic attitude and outlook in a romantic partner will affect you and bring you down. This can be toxic.
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18 / 30 Fotos
They show little or no interest in your life
- If your partner doesn't support you or take a sincere interest in the things you're involved with, then this is definitely a deal-breaker.
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19 / 30 Fotos
They have a history of cheating
- If your partner is cheating on you, this indicates that your partner clearly has other interests that don't involve you. Move on!
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20 / 30 Fotos
They lack humor
- If your partner doesn’t have a sense of humor and can’t laugh at themselves sometimes, it will quickly dry up the relationship.
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21 / 30 Fotos
You're not your authentic self
- If you're faking interests, holding back your thoughts, and censoring yourself, then it's time to find a relationship where you can actually be your true self.
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22 / 30 Fotos
They're clingy
- It’s great to feel desired and needed, but when your romantic partner is overly clingy or needy, they drain your energy.
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23 / 30 Fotos
They abuse you
- Any sort of abuse is an automatic relationship deal-breaker. Whether this is physical, verbal, or emotional abuse, it should never be tolerated.
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24 / 30 Fotos
They're unwilling to communicate
- Someone with communication issues either chooses to argue or decides to clam up and avoid talking.
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25 / 30 Fotos
Different lifestyle preferences
- If your lifestyles are too different, you’re going to clash. That includes food preferences, if you have pets, or even how you decorate your home.
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26 / 30 Fotos
They don't compromise
- If your partner is unwilling to compromise early on in the relationship, then this may be a sign of their future unwillingness to compromise on bigger issues.
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27 / 30 Fotos
They don't care for themselves
- It can be very difficult to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't seem to care about their health and well-being. You can try to encourage them, but, ultimately, it's up to each individual to make better choices.
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28 / 30 Fotos
You're always fighting
- Conflict is a natural part of a relationship. However, you should be able to communicate with each other and resolve any disputes in a healthy and productive way. If not, then it's a deal-breaker. Sources: (Brides) (Psychology Today) (Insider) See also: Bizarre marriage and divorce laws from around the world
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Top deal-breakers in a relationship to consider
These deal-breakers can indicate a relationship isn't meant to be
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Relationships can be complicated. First, before deciding to define the relationship and make a deeper commitment, you have to decide if someone is truly right for you. We all have deal-breakers that automatically disqualify someone as a dating prospect. You may put up with whatever it is for a while, but it'll keep bothering you until you're fed up. Then there are also deal-breakers you didn't even realize you had, that is, until you encounter them. And while they can be different for everyone, there are some universal relationship deal-breakers many of us have in common.
Check out this gallery to discover the top relationship deal-breakers, in order to determine if your relationship is meant to last forever or end ASAP!
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