Showing posts with label relationship deal breakers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label relationship deal breakers. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

First dates. .further examined

So we all know that I try not to be too "judge-y".. maybe this is the problem with me & dating.  My counselor seems to allude to the fact that I could be more selective at times.  But hey, I'm too old to keep up certain things about a dream guy like hair color, height, sharing all the same interests as me, etc.

I try to hold fast to a few things that are actually important - religious beliefs/values, non-smoker, hopefully has a job, in the age range that I'm looking (this varies but it's usually my age.. nearly 28.. up to early forties).  You know, the basics.  Beyond that, other things are a bonus.  I have a knack for finding guys who are less than handy so I may start looking to specifically date a plumber or electrician or "handy man" as a trade.  

I'll go on a first date with anyone with the basic credentials as previously stated.  I'll also go on a 2nd date with anyone who does not seem to be a serial killer
   do I know what these are..no not really but now I do because I looked it up:
   [If someone discloses that they are involved in tormenting small creatures, they could be a serial killer.]

Or if I can tell by date 1 that they are not over their ex/take me to a date with only outdoor portable restrooms (see previous post), then they are not 2nd date worthy.

I'm trying to think of what some other traits I should pinpoint as deal breakers should be..you should help me add to these please..comments are requested!

What I should add to my list of first date deal breakers:
-Talking about not being able to pay their mortgage right now & that they hope their parents will just help them out (This happened. He was 33, I think & had time to get a 2nd job but just didn't want to do it.  We went on several more dates, oops).  Red flag missed
-Their ex calls them more than once through the course of the date & they are not having an emergency with a child from their relationship.
-They mention the word marriage & they are referring to us (this actually happened on a 2nd date, not a first but still, um, another red flag gone by the wayside.. it did creep me out a bit but I moved forward anyway)
-(if met through online dating site) - They lied about ANYTHING in their profile.  If they said they had blue eyes & they are bluish green, deal breaker.  One strike & they are out on this one.


Things that currently make me hesitate before a 2nd date but maybe should not:
-They had really bad breath (especially if we didn't kiss & I already know that..)
-They are skinnier than me.  This could actually be okay as a factor, if I'm not too picky or crazy about it..according to Dr. Neil Clark Warren & "Finding the Love of Your Life" because you should be physically attracted to that person eventually or in some way.
-They have a really nice car.  I like to think that I'm not so vain & that I don't care about outward appearance stuff as much & wouldn't want someone who cares enough to drive a crazy nice sports car or something..but there could probably be worse things ;) (see above!)