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Dumped and I know I’ll never be the perfect man.

That's heavy. I can relate. The narrative you’re telling yourself right now—that you are "unlovable and unfixable"—is a reaction to pain, not a reflection of reality. Here are a few perspectives to…

r/relationshipscomment4/13/2026
[Product Survey] Help us understand your auth/DB platform choices (Supabase, Firebase, Auth0, Clerk, and more)

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r/webdevpost5/7/2025
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker — Just getting back into dating (Online), Curious on the general response or perspective from women to dating a man that is vegan. Would you prefer this to be disclosed before the first date? or someth…

r/datingoverfortypost4/2/2026
I just ended my relationship and I feel hopeless

I just ended my relationship and I feel hopeless — FYI, today marked 1 year of dating. It was kind of mutual, but if I’m being honest, it was more on his side. I think I just accepted what he had already decided deep down. We talked today and he tol…

r/BreakUpspost4/5/2026
Dumped and I know I’ll never be the perfect man.

Dumped and I know I’ll never be the perfect man. — I (30m) was just dumped by my now ex-girlfriend (31f). Earlier this week, we discussed the possibility of me moving out to her. It had been an ongoing discussion and I asked an innocuous question: “a…

r/relationshipspost4/13/2026
How to deal with being alone

I am also anxious. I told my partner to leave in June, which was extremely traumatic but I'm sorry, I won't cohabit with anyone who is an apologist for the worst excuse for a human being on the face o…

r/AnxiousAttachmentcomment1/7/2026
Looking for advice on how to stop being an avoidant

That's brilliant advice; focusing on actual deal-breakers instead of anxiety-driven urges is a game-changer for nervous systems!

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/16/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - February 25, 2026

Yeah this. If the physical connection isn't good with perfect on paper guy then he isn't perfect. Having come from relationships where we had mismatched libidos/lack of physical intimacy, not having t…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/26/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 09, 2026

Switched to Tinder from FB dating. I like all the features on FB and that everything is free, but it just doesn't have a big enough user base in my area so I kept getting likes from California and Ore…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/9/2026
Her body😫

Same here, also the first and only guy I've been intimate with. I'm razor free and it's such a frustrating topic, a deal-breaker for many people from what I can see. Not like I'd want to be with someo…

r/BreakUpscomment3/10/2026
Tips for attracting left-leaning men?

Couples fight about money, politics, and faith. those are all potential deal-breakers in relationships. So ask them their views on political issues that matter. Politics is a mirror as to what pe…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/10/2026
Be honest ladies, how much does being bald impact your interest in a man?

I don't care too much about any one physical characteristic. I've been super attracted to a very wide variety of looks and bodies. I find that if I like a person's mind and character, I like their mea…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/10/2026
Be honest ladies, how much does being bald impact your interest in a man?

In all honesty a salt & pepper look is a hell lot more attractive to me than balding or bald. A bald head is not a deal-breaker either.

r/datingoverfortycomment3/11/2026
6 month mark, can't progress further right now, but pausing feels shitty too. Leave?

Hahahaha, very perceptive. Yes, that's definitely part of it, but not a deal-breaker on its own and is definitely improving. All the replies have been super helpful and I've updated the post. Chee…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/11/2026
18 months after my husband’s affair and the “ick” just hit. Has anyone ever gotten attraction back after this?

Perhaps you should think of it this way: are you breaking your own code? Was cheating a firm deal-breaker with you? Are you lying to yourself? Your head and your heart will not agree, at least for a w…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment3/14/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 14, 2026

Yeah I set distance as a deal-breaker but the apps just don't care. 

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/15/2026
She snuck out with a "friend" while we were at a party

You, like most of us, chose the wrong person to be in a relationship with. That is why this happened. Next time try vetting them for suitability. Not everyone cheats. https://in.yvex.de/term/partner…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment3/15/2026
Wife (26F) scheduled cosmetic procedures we agreed we wouldn’t do before marriage, using money from our joint account. I’m (28M) struggling with the trust breach.

This is a breach of financial trust. I'm shocked at some responses where they're saying it's not. Any more than a low amount (in our house it's max $500 - as a one-time expense, not repeated $500 expe…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/16/2026
Wife (26F) scheduled cosmetic procedures we agreed we wouldn’t do before marriage, using money from our joint account. I’m (28M) struggling with the trust breach.

I understand why you're upset, but when people say that they would never do something when they're 21 or 22 years old, take it with a grain of salt. As for destroying your marriage, she's the one des…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/16/2026
My (M19) Gf (F19) constantly asks for details on me being raped because she "can't wrap her head around it", is this worth it?

Frankly, your gf isn't mature enough to continue dating nor is she understanding, like you described. If there's anything that should make her feel disgusting, it should be her reaction to what you to…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/20/2026
Me 19m and my gf 20f ass stinks during sex can someone give me some advice?

please communicate this to her gently. but also, if your partner's body parts smelling is a genuine deal-breaker, i dont think you're ready for a relationship. my first thought would be "oh wow are th…

r/relationship_advicecomment3/22/2026
Am I (50M) Widower With A 7 YO Just Doomed To Be Alone?

I'm 45, no kids. It wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me. Your options may be narrower but there are plenty of people like me out there. Keep focussing on building a fulfilling life with activities, frie…

r/datingoverfortycomment3/23/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 23, 2026

Yeah sorry but I don't think there is any way you two are compatible. Having such low attraction for someone after only 9 months - especially when they actually tried to change a bit - is a very obvio…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/24/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 23, 2026

Obviously... but lack of attraction is usually a major deal-breaker in a romantic relationship. Low attraction in a relationship is like building a house with poor foundation: it's not going to work o…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/24/2026
Weekly Free-for-All Discussion Thread | March 22, 2026

That feature is on all dating app, however it wouldn't cover all the friends of friends though. I know because sometimes I want to move in silent too lol. I believe Hinge has a deal-breaker feature.…

r/AsianMasculinitycomment3/24/2026
[23M] gf [24F] wants my parents to be grandparents to her child, but they’re not open to it right now, should I end it?

>I’ve actually talked to my family about it, and they’re not open to it right now and don’t really want to take that on. I also come from a more traditional Chinese household, so I don’t know if that …

r/relationshipscomment3/25/2026
Talking on the apps, nothing bad happens but you're no longer interested. What do you do?

since when is music taste a deal-breaker?? that might be the most petty thing I have ever read

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/27/2026
r/relationship_advicecomment3/29/2026
Do men think nipple piercings are trashy? I’m 31 W he is he’s 36 M.

I’m neither here nor there on nipple piercings but would, on the whole, prefer not pierced. It’s not a deal-breaker. I’m far more opposed to septum piercings which always look hideous.

r/relationship_advicecomment3/30/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 30, 2026

Well, is not having kids a deal-breaker? If it is, then that's your answer. If there's a world where you two would be happy having adventures, vacations, living life just the two of you and you'd …

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/30/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 30, 2026

It sounds like having a family is really important to you. So - your girlfriend's stance might well be a deal-breaker.

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/30/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 30, 2026

From your replies it sounds like a deal-breaker for you. And that’s fine, but if it is and you stay you’ll end up resenting your girlfriend. It’s tough, but it’s an important subject to discuss. I k…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/30/2026
My 25F husband 27M threatened divorce after an argument and I’m unsure of what to do next. How do I move forward with my relationship?

Sounds like he's setting up the threat of divorce to put you in a situation where you're jumping through hoops to please and keep him. Don't fall for it. He told you he wants a divorce. Tell him to fi…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/1/2026
Update to my previous post (only and final)

>I guess I just wanted to know why she married me and had a kid with me. Now everything is so much harder. We could have just had a clean break without a mortage & kid involved. That to me is almost t…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment4/1/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

Original copy of post by u/eat_vegetables: Just getting back into dating (Online), Curious on the general response or perspective from women to dating a man that is vegan. Would you prefer this to b…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
UPDATE: I (32m) found out my partner (32f) cheated on me while she was away on holiday. She doesn’t know that I know. How do I navigate this?

If you miss her, reach out and allow them the opportunity to rebuild trust. You have been friends with them and so you know if they're the type to continue cheating or not. But you already sound like …

r/relationship_advicecomment4/2/2026
r/relationship_advicecomment4/2/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

Is it a deal-breaker for you if your date is not vegan or receptive to at least trying?

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
My (23F) husband (26M) gets offended over EVERYTHING and I don't know how to handle it anymore?

There is no way that the good things this man brings to the table (assuming there are any) is worth the emotional labor you are putting in. Silent treatment is an absolute deal-breaker for me, as is a…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/2/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

I met my vegan ex-boyfriend (broke up for other reasons) at a dating event and several weeks into dating, I realized that I'd previously swiped left on him earlier online *because* he was vegan. It wa…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

Shouldn't you just say this in your profile? It is a real deal-breaker for a lot of people, because it is a major compatibility factor. Some of us learned this the hard way. Personally I would never w…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

I would want to know beforehand. I love all food including meat. I have nothing against vegan food and enjoy it as well but I could never do it as a lifestyle and I would have a hard time being in a l…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
Vegan Men as a Deal-Breaker

For me it would never be a deal breaker. I myself have swung vegan and vegetarian at different periods. However, I have settled into a path that realizes my body feels better when it eats meats. I …

r/datingoverfortycomment4/2/2026
Still want kids?

I don't have kids and I'm very grateful I didn't. And I'm not looking to change that this late in the game when it could easily turn into regret lol, and a guy with either pre-existing or aspirational…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/5/2026
My [27F] boyfriend [29M] goes through my phone regularly and says he trusts me but not "other people's intentions" -- how do I bring this up without it turning into me defending myself?

"Stop looking through my phone. I don't like it and I want you to stop. "I don't care what your reason is. I don't care if it's because you don't trust other people. I don't like it and I want you to…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/5/2026
My boyfriend (25M) said he can’t trust himself not to cheat on me (21F) again

He told you his point of view: he is incapable of being loyal. The real question is whether this is a deal-breaker for you, or if you are okay with your man hooking up with other women because he has …

r/relationshipscomment4/6/2026
Me (34f) and my partner (40m) have decided to elope with just 2 witnesses. Now BF’s witness wants to add more. Help?

it depends what you want. if you'd be happy with a larger wedding then you can say it sounds like you don't want to elope now let's arrange a small wedding with immediate family and best friends. If…

r/relationshipscomment4/6/2026
I’m (28M) having trouble with my (29F) wife because shes bisexual and still interested in women

My husband very clearly told me cheating is cheating is cheating and that was that.. meaning it doesn't matter male female or whatever, there is no allowance... And because I love him and value our ma…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/7/2026
boyfriend saved videos of girls twerking

Yeah I know how you feel....and I'll be honest, that kind of behaviour doesn't go away. They get better at hiding it. He is showing you who he is. Don't bet on it changing. It's more important you…

r/relationshipscomment4/7/2026
Ladies, which one is biggest deal breaker?

All of the above, but the kicker is, you'd probably be a deal-breaker to them too for posting such a "poll" on Reddit LOL. Luckily, I tend not to attract those kinds of guys. I'm not a nerd (aside f…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/7/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - April 08, 2026

I'm all for trying to the slow-burn thing as opposed to my usual butterflies/anxiety obsession, but I have questions. 1) He set a date 2 weeks ago, but I didn’t think about him or the date for a who…

r/datingoverthirtycomment4/8/2026
How to deal with my(28f) and boyfriends (31m) food pickiness?

If he is the type of person that you can have an open conversation about this and raise that someone you see yourself with long-term would eat different foods with you, because it's part of your inter…

r/relationship_advicecomment4/9/2026
My (36F) partner (37M) recently got a medical diagnosis and now wants an open relationship. Is it selfish of me to not want to? Or selfish of him to ask for one?

Boundaries are to be stated as such: “an open relationship is a deal-breaker for me.” And following through on that is important. Tell him he can have an open relationship if he wants but it won’t be …

r/relationship_advicecomment4/9/2026
My (21F) boyfriend (26M) met my parents and it didn’t go well. I want a strangers opinion on the situation?

For me I think something like this might be a deal-breaker. Unless he's actually taking concrete steps frequently to work on his mental health, you don't need to make it your problem.

r/relationship_advicecomment4/9/2026
Is poor dental hygiene or bad teeth a dealbreaker for you when dating?

YES. I'm sorry, poor oral hygiene is a deal-breaker. I brush 3 or 4 times a day, I floss once or even twice a day, and I've had braces so my teeth are straight. I also get whitening, either with th…

r/datingoverfortycomment4/11/2026