16 Weird Reasons Not To Date A Guy That Seem Totally Random But Actually Make Perfect Sense

Let’s be honest—no guy’s ever going to tick every single one of your boxes. When you’re really into someone, you’re willing to bend the rules on all kinds of stuff so you can be together. Sometimes, though, seemingly small, insignificant things are actually a big deal that can totally make you go off a guy. If nothing else, just the fact that you notice them can mean you’re not as interested as you thought you were.

1. He doesn’t like animals but you love them. Sure, some people can learn to love all kinds of things with time, but usually it’s pretty obvious who’s flexible and who isn’t. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time together, you don’t want to keep choosing between your BF and your pet. Sooner or later a decision will have to be made. Also, if you’re a real animal lover, do you really want to be with someone who doesn’t get that?
2. You disagree on certain political issues. If you disagree on seemingly harmless issues that nonetheless imply massively divergent opinions on fundamental stuff, then you know that you’re two radically different people on the inside. You’re either going to be arguing all the time or “agreeing to disagree” about stuff that really matters to you. Not fun.
3. You don’t find the same things funny. If he can’t make you laugh and finds your favorite comedy shows unfunny, your relationship will either not last or be a sad, miserable affair. You need to be able to make each other laugh to get through the bad times. Otherwise, these are the bad times.
4. He has terrible taste in music. Some people don’t really care that much about music, but if that’s not you, don’t blame yourself for being put off by a guy who doesn’t get the music you’re into. It means you’re moved by different things, which is basically another way of saying “operating on different frequencies.”
5. He has a really boring tattoo he was old enough to know better about when he got it. If you don’t agree on what’s worthy of etching into your skin forever, it means you will never respect him enough to make him your boyfriend.
6. He doesn’t get watching cartoons, playing video games, or other hobbies you have. Sure, he can do his own thing, but don’t you want someone you can share those moments with? Someone who actually gets this part of you? Again, it all depends on how important these things are and how big a part of your life they are. If this is a key part of your identity, you’ll soon be wanting someone who understands and shares it.
7. He has an annoying laugh. That’s never going to go away. You may berate yourself for being shallow but just think: you could be hearing this laugh every single day for the rest of your life. Could you handle that? Didn’t think so.
8. You don’t like his smell. Apart from just being unpleasant, science tells us that if we are genetically compatible with someone, we’re supposed to like their smell. So no, you’re not being shallow by thinking you can’t be with someone because you’re not digging their scent.
9. He doesn’t look attractive when he shaves or changes his hairstyle. When you’re really into someone, you’re just into them. If your guy looked hot and then instantly becomes a “not” after changing his appearance slightly, maybe you were really not that into him at all. Give it some time first to see if you get used to it (sometimes change can just be weird), but if you’re not feeling the vibe—it’s not the beard, it’s him.
10. He can’t keep up with you. Don’t make the mistake that you can be with someone who moves at a different pace to you, be it walking, thinking, dancing or whatever else is a major part of your life. It could be OK to begin with and you might even think it could balance you out, but sooner or later you’re going to lose interest.
11. You can’t stand the way he talks. Does he use “like” every other word? Does he keep using the same phrases or words you find annoying? Does his voice grate on you? These things are probably not going away either. Especially the voice part.
12. He’s obsessed with his body. So you wanted a fit boyfriend but now you realize this guy loves his own body more than anything else in the world. Nobody’s gonna blame you for bailing—you’ll never come between him and the mirror.
13. You don’t appreciate his creative output. They say women can’t respect a guy if they can’t respect what he does for a living. But while it’s true that some women still won’t date a guy with a crappy job, there are usually some mitigating circumstances when it comes to work. People have to do all kinds of crappy things for money for all kinds of reasons. It doesn’t necessarily mean someone is a loser. If, on the other hand, this guy produces art, music, comedy or anything else you think sucks, you’re going to find yourself going off him fast. The way people express themselves willingly is much more of a defining feature.
14. He’s obsessed with something you really don’t care about. Lots of guys are into all kinds of things you might not be into—sports, for example. This can get annoying, especially if he keeps trying to drag you into it or spends most of his time doing it. Otherwise, you can just, you know, have your own interests like normal people do.
15. He has no hobbies. While being totally obsessed with something can definitely get obnoxious, having a guy who doesn’t care about anything is also a sign things are going to get boring fast. Nothing is more annoying than a guy sitting around in front of the TV all the time, or following you around because he has no ideas of his own.
16. His penis is the wrong size. You know what they say—size doesn’t matter unless it’s too small or too big. For every woman, there are a range of sizes that are going to work, as long as the guy knows what he’s doing. Once you move away from that range in each direction, though, things can get unpleasant. It might seem shallow to ditch a guy because of something like his, but sex is important and you’re doomed for failure if you keep doing it with the wrong guy.