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What is an instant turn off to you?

282 replies

shitinmyhandsandclap · 22/12/2020 14:56

Following on from the instant turn on thread, what're your turn offs? Mine are:

Smokers
Dirty nails
Bad teeth
Black, shiny, pointy shoes with jeans (or slip ons)

OP posts:
Iminaglasscaseofemotion · 23/12/2020 02:23

Long nails (gives me the heebie jeebies)

Men who think they are really funny, but aren't. (My best friends partner is one of these men and he just infuriates me. He also lies constantly)

I don't mind a bit of weight but can't stand men who carry weight on their hips and thighs. Its too feminine.

Pretty boys. Not as in natural prettiness, but men who preen themselves a bit too much.

Beards and long hair. I find them surprisingly attractive on some men in films and TV, but just can't stand it irl.

Iminaglasscaseofemotion · 23/12/2020 02:25

@hazandduck

I’m not that fussy, I have fancied men of all shapes and sizes.

The worst turnoff for me is those disgusting white flecks of spit someone gets in the corner of their mouth when they need a glass of water. Urgh. I also am instantly turned off, and I know it’s not fair, if someone is too good looking. I just switch off immediately.

Aw, yes definitely this. How do people not know thats there?! I can't look at people in the face when they have that, women included. Makes me feel physically sick.
youvegottenminuteslynn · 23/12/2020 02:27

Describing themselves as 'mental', 'random' or using 'I'm mad me' especially if followed by 'this is me sober, you should see me when I'm drunk!'

Using the word willy about their cock

Sharing life story on first meeting - especially if a very 'I'm a victim of life' one

Having a 'mental ex' they mention asap

Describe themselves as 'too nice' or saying they're taken advantage of because they're such a good guy

grassisjeweled · 23/12/2020 02:28

Religious
Yellow /rotten teeth
Fat bum
Chortling
Skinny jeans on thick thighs, Lord save us

CuntyMcBollocks · 23/12/2020 02:29

Shoes without socks
Bad teeth
Bad hygiene

yvanka · 23/12/2020 02:47

Punching things when angry.

Athrawes · 23/12/2020 03:01

Long finger nails
Excessive/obsessively exercising

OhWhyNot · 23/12/2020 03:27

All the obvious bad teeth, poor hygiene

I really can’t stand lazy men. I mean men who cba to work

And men who constantly put down the mother of their children and call her names

Men who have an opinion on abortion other than they fully support a women’s right to choose

Catpuke · 23/12/2020 04:33

Beady and/or leather jewellery
Quoting comedy, especially Alan Partridge
Asking my star sign

Chimeraforce · 23/12/2020 04:41

Being noisy
Dressing like rocco Richie
Spittle when speaking
Neglecting their kids
Gamer

winterbabythistime · 23/12/2020 04:41

Dirty nails, bad breath

Thankssomuch · 23/12/2020 06:01

youvegottenminuteslynn you are SO right with all of these!

Thankssomuch · 23/12/2020 06:07

This thread is making me realise that I never want to be dating again.

hazandduck · 23/12/2020 07:50

@Catpuke

Beady and/or leather jewellery Quoting comedy, especially Alan Partridge Asking my star sign
See if I see someone quoting comedy I love, it gets my attention in a positive way! @youvegottenminuteslynn I’m looking your way Wink
PrincessNutNutRoast · 23/12/2020 08:01

Loss of self control
Shouting
Misogyny
Racism
Homophobia

DillonPanthersTexas · 23/12/2020 08:05

Entitlement
Laziness
Bad manners
Princess syndrome
Non sporty
Fussy eater
Smoker

PrincessNutNuts · 23/12/2020 08:12

@Blacktothepink

Tory voters Right wingers Brexiteers
Brexit-bothering and conspiracy theories, covid-denial.

Stupid, gullible blokes make "er downstairs" shut up shop.

SingleWhiteFemail · 23/12/2020 08:19

Prankster: i remember watching ashton kutcher in his prank show and thinking what an idiot, hot as he is i was turned off. Had an ex who thought it funny to prank by posting unflattering surprise photos of family members tgen posting them online or spilling water on a sleeping person for laughs.

Gamer or an avid cartoon watcher

Wide hips and big bum. Sorry i know its DNA but thats not a turn on for me.

When his hands and feet are dainty and very slim.

Stubby little upturned nose

Cockney, welsh, brummie or geordie accent (sorry!)

Rotten missing teeth bad gums either gummy smile or sore gums.

Piercings

Smoking

Heavy drinking beyond 25

Long nails. Dirty nails. Bitten nails.

Greasy hair, comb over balding hair

Fussy eater, only likes english safe food

Vegan or following any non medical diet. I find diet obsessed a bore even though i can be so.

DillonPanthersTexas · 23/12/2020 08:24

Tory voters

How very mumsnet. Reminds me a thread a few years back when someone was anguished after finding out their otherwise good husband and father had voted Tory in a local election. People were honestly saying they would break up their families if they found out something similar. Bizarre

JonHammIsMyJamm · 23/12/2020 08:25

Woke
People actively dislike animals
Smokers
Bad teeth
On the opposite end, overly groomed TOWIE types

Requinblanc · 23/12/2020 08:26

Poor hygiene, lack of manners, laziness, selfishness, lack of ambition, vulgarity, misogyny, liars. Men with an alcohol/addiction problem and those who think that porn is the same as real life...

Aalvarino · 23/12/2020 08:31

No real interests or passions
No interest in music
Workshy
Unkind to his mother
Lack of close friends
Dim in the sense of no intellectual curiosity
No interest in how other people work

ToastyFingers · 23/12/2020 08:32

Long fingernails
Fussy eaters
Vaping (don't mind smoking oddly)
Poor hygiene
Misogyny
Wokeness
No tattoos at all
Fake tan
Wears sportswear outside of the gym
Overweight/very thin
Too close to his mum

Laplanddreams · 23/12/2020 08:33

Pretty men
Weak jaws
Dislikes animals, especially dogs
Misogyny
Halitosis
Having gang of laddish friends
Small hands with tapered fingers
Cold eyes
Thin lips
Fashion victim
Poor at dealing with confrontation
Only bothers with women if he fancies them...otherwise they don't have value

Laplanddreams · 23/12/2020 08:33

And definitely tightness

Lack of curiosity about the world

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