Dating Deal Breakers and Instant Turn-Offs

An instant love connection can easily short circuit when you discover a habit or quirk that doesn't quite resonate with your wave of attraction. Rarely is dating a painless process. Overcoming the perils of finding a match is like a right of passage to bountiful romance. But, some romances will never be, especially when one of his habits or traits render your light bulb of love dark and cold. What are you turn-offs?

These are some of the deal breakers other readers listed:

• "Hairy backs."
• "Smoking."
• "Blatant Rudeness. Impatience. I don't care how hot he is. If I see him being rude or impatient, to me or anyone else...I'm done.

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