'Having the appetite and dietary desires of a 5-year-old boy': 30 chaotic reasons to immediately stop dating someone

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Sep 16, 2023 2:00 PM EDT

We all know the classic dating red flags, but everyone has their own individual pet peeves. Sure, lying about being single or being a stalker are dealbreakers, but pet peeves can have the same power to immediately disqualify someone from being in your life.

Personally speaking, I have several red flags that I would always watch out for in my 'first date' days. Let's start with the people who say that they are 'open books." No one who says that is an actual open book. The dates who say that are the kinds of people who are playing the role of a romantic lead but are merely robotic folks imitating and performing human beings on a date. I'd rather someone say "I'm a mess." At least that's real honesty.

Then, there are the people who are just out of a relationship and who are clearly trying to disguise that fact but are running into trouble. First of all, be a better liar. Second of all, take a breather before getting back out there. Sure, everyone says you want to get a couple of bad dates out of your system when you're fresh out of a relationship, but no one wants to be one of those bad dates in that story. 

But these red flags are just the ones that I would always look out for on first dates. Keep scrolling below to see what these Redditors had to say for themselves. For more content like this, check out this list of stories from children of Karens and Kevins!

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    Purple - 30 chaotic reasons to stop dating someone "They're already married"
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    Human body - r/AskReddit. Posted by u/NicMakVelli 21 hours ago What's your biggest dating turn off? A
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    Font - >-enjoyer. 21 hr. ago Wanting a open relationship 647 ↓ Reply Share
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    Font - Jubjub0527 21 hr. ago Talking to someone and struggling to make it through small talk when they try to slide in that they actually are already dating someone even though the profile says single, doesn't show another person, nor does it mention thst its really a couple account. 122 Reply Share
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    Font - wheninhfx 20 hr. ago Not asking any questions about you. 641 ↓ Reply Share
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    Rectangle - StayWinning100x. 18 hr. ago Expecting you to entertain and validate them without mutual effort 308 ↓ Reply Share
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    Font - themadventure 18 hr. ago Like you're constantly auditioning for their approval.
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    Font - RoronoaZorro 20 hr. ago Being on the phone while on a date. To me that signals lack of interest, even if it's them being addicted to it. 185 Reply Share
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    Font - PrimitiveJack 19 hr. ago Poor hygiene ↑ 165 Reply Share
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    Rectangle - SpicyyyT 20 hr. ago Being on your phone too much, and not making any eye contact when talking 124 ↓↓ Reply Share
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    Font - themadventure 18 hr. ago Expecting meaningful conversation via text message when you barely know each other. Expecting constant contact via text message throughout the day. 113 Reply Share
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    Font - Pythonixx 19 hr. ago Sudden disinterest, leaving me on delivered, one word answers, never messaging me first, dodging requests for dates 102 Reply Share
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    Font - photog623 21 hr. ago Over promise and under delivery. 105 ↓ Reply Share
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    Font - Stock_Worldliness911. 20 hr. ago Biggest? "All my exes are toxic and abusive." Many runner ups? One sided conversations. More makeup than personality. Her biggest goal is to be a SAHM. Her entire personality is her social media and coffee.
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    Font - londonmyst 20 hr. ago He's already in a committed relationship with another woman, his mama. The type of tha sneakily brings her with him on dates without giving the girl any prior warning.
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    Font - AstronautUpstairs433. 19 hr. ago They're already married
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    Font - Intelligent Cow_8119. 19 hr. ago Men who are emotionally unavailable and just wanna be Also...having the appetite and dietary desires of a 5 year old boy.
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    Font - GreenUpYourLife - 18 hr. ago When the other person isn't dating you to date you. They have ulterior motives. I want to be chosen. Every day. I don't want to fight just to keep your attention.
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    Font - Bad Tiger85 18 hr. ago I'm not going to say the obvious like "open relationship, cheating, being late etc.." For me its lack of effort. If I have to literally plan every date, pay for every date, text you good morning, call you all the time without you calling me, not being able to carry a conversation etc.. thats a no go. I'm not wasting my time, money and energy on someone who puts in no effort in return
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    Font - lemonsunhat. 21 hr. ago The need to constantly text me, double text, double call, etc. I will not start any new relationship (platonic or romantic) with alot of texting or social media communication.
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    Human body - durbldor 20 hr. ago "I don't like this, you also shouldn't like this."
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    Font - thiscouldbemassive 20 hr. ago I went from "wow" to "nope" in a heart beat when the guy I was with ordered me to "sit down", when I was getting up.
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    Font - gardensalsachip. 17 hr. ago when they chew with their mouth open. i've had to tell the majority of people i have ever been on a date with to stop doing that... they can be fine people and otherwise have good manners, but it always seems to be the mouth smacking while eating. i don't get it. do people really just lack self-awareness to the point where they think this is fine? it even bothers me if it's my own family member doing it. jesus christ
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    Font - Moodijudi8059 - 19 hr. ago If they're a chronic social media user or very concerned with publicizing their life, whereabouts and image.
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    Font - GGBigChungus - 21 hr. ago Girls that try to pick at acne after telling them not to.
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    Handwriting - TharpDwinger. 21 hr. ago Smelly
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    Human body - Ffsyouredumb. 19 hr. ago Pretentious
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    Gesture - Pratt-23 20 hr. ago Catfish
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    Human body - seeindepth seeindepth 20 hr. ago Someone so boring, paint watches them dry
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    Human body - orkrjrrhheh 18 hr. ago Not having a sense of humour. I realised it matters a lot.
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    Font - allhishalfmine. 20 hr. ago Men complaining about money.
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    Font - M Colourful_Hobbit 18 hr. ago Aside from the weirder Bringing up an ex on the first date is questionable. Even if it is innocent.
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