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Women, what the red flags you would look for in a man in their 30s?

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UrbanMan27 · 19/02/2023 07:53

I'm just wondering what would make you put off by a man if they were in their 30s? And what would the reasons be?

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Fewfucksgiven · 19/02/2023 07:54

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Lampan · 19/02/2023 07:55

Same as red flags at any other age presumably? Too many to list here!

recklessgran · 19/02/2023 08:07

Gosh, loads OP - it depends on what's important to the other party doesn't it? Everyone's different but here are a few of mine.
Not being kind, reliable or having any emotional intelligence - just my personal taste but I would need this as a minimum in terms of personal qualities.
Not ever having had any LTR's - commitment phobe?
Not being solvent with savings. - financially irresponsible?
Not having ambitions, a career plan/steady job - threat to future family security?

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 19/02/2023 08:08

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Presumably because he's a guy in his 30s about to embark on dating and he wants to know if he's got any red flag behaviour.

Zanatdy · 19/02/2023 08:47

My minimum would be someone who had a job, a home (either rented or owned), regular contact with kids if they had any and was driven, ie not happy with a dead end job and no ambition in life. I was single for 11yrs as I didn’t meet any men that ticked my boxes but now I’ve got a gorgeous bf who ticks all the above and more. Don’t lower your standards

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QueefQueen80s · 19/02/2023 13:43

Massive one to me and most women, being a sleaze. Eyeing up young women, following on facebook and insta etc, porn addict especially teen. Making us feel insecure.
Men should make us feel like goddesses and the only one in their eyes if they want a happy sexual partner.

RelapsedChocoholic · 19/02/2023 13:54

UrbanMan27 · 19/02/2023 07:53

I'm just wondering what would make you put off by a man if they were in their 30s? And what would the reasons be?

Posting on mumsnet to get tips on what behaviour to hide

winterbegone · 19/02/2023 13:54

Getting drunk every weekend still.
Too many short lived relationships
Renting a room or sofa surfing, by 30s you should be able to at least rent a long term place! and have your own furniture!
Following a number of sleazy looking women on sm.
no career progression ever.
Love bombing and trying to create a future when they barely know you.
Sadly come across many in there 30s that have never settled down or can barely look after themselves.

Pinkbonbon · 19/02/2023 14:00
  • Never left his parents home.
  • Kids to more than one mother (unless maybe one was an accident when very young).
  • Kids he doesn't see.
  • 'Crazy exes'. Even IF it's true, you don't want to get involved with that drama.
  • Unkindness to or deroitory remarks about women in his life (or women in general).
  • Overhearing bad things about them.
  • Throwing money around when they've no real one source of income that you can tell.
  • Talk of law breaking or getting one over on people as if it's funny and they're so clever.
  • History of not sticking jobs long (unless he has his own -healthy, non illegal- side incomes so doesn't need to).
  • Any displays of entitlement or anger. *** Drinks on every.single.date you have. Yes, even if its just 1 beer. Its a huge red flag that they drink too much.
  • Gets drunk on a date.
  • Admits to currently using drugs of any kind.
EarthSight · 19/02/2023 15:19

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 19/02/2023 08:08

Presumably because he's a guy in his 30s about to embark on dating and he wants to know if he's got any red flag behaviour.

This. Possibly to make sure he can hide them until the woman's in too deep.

EarthSight · 19/02/2023 15:20

As you can tell OP, I'm pretty cynical OP.

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