Dating Deal Breakers: You ARE Worth it!

 In Love, Relationships


A man and woman sitting at a table with a rose.

Are you an active member of the dating scene? Do you know what you want in a potential partner? What are your deal breakers, pet peeves, or “what was I thinking†moments? If you can’t answer these questions, the following list is a great place to start. After all, baby, you ARE worth it!

Put the phone down. When you are out with someone, and your date is constantly interacting with their phone it is time to hang it up. Your precious time is being wasted by this joker who is obviously not interested in interacting with the most incredibly complex creation on earth, another human being. You are worthy of a date where all of the attention is focused on the two of you. That’s what a date is for, to enjoy the company of another person.

The whole truth, and nothing but the truth because you are worth it. If you get the sense that your date may be expanding on the truth, then what else will be altered when sharing information. Does he lead you to believe that because he works for a Department of Defense contractor that he is really James Bond? In reality, he is just a purchasing agent buying toilet paper. Big difference and you deserve the truth.

A negative Nancy is never any fun. Many people choose to be negative, or have a negative disposition because they feel it may bring them attention or sympathy. Newsflash, a person that is super positive will always be more attractive. Don’t sell yourself short with a negative person.

If he doesn’t compliment you in every way possible, then that may be a deal breaker. You need a good match. If you are successful in your career, then he should at least be making progress with consistent employment. If you have ambitions about life and relationships, then your potential partner should, as well. As our favorite Legally Blonde once said, “If I plan to be a partner in a law firm at 30, I need a boyfriend who is not a complete bonehead.â€

If you can’t be yourself in the dating relationship, then don’t try to be someone else. Stay genuine to yourself, because you are worth it.

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