The members of one online community recently shared the weirdest reasons that other people stopped dating them, and they offered a glimpse into the more bizarre side of romance. We’ve collected some of the best stories. Scroll down to have a read on how ridiculous and silly some people's expectations can get! Hopefully, you’ve never experienced anything as ludicrous…
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As soon as i arrived i had to use the toilet. I pooped big, then when i flushed the flush didn't work. Did i break it? I stepped on the toilet, half dead for the unbearable stench that no perfume could lessen. The flush had a small hook that was unhooked (i can't describe it better), so i fixed it and finally made that lovecraftian monster disappear in the deep of our sewer system. More perfume, i opened the window and washed my hands.
Nice tea, nice chat, we said goodbye on good terms and planned to see each other again. In the evening he called me. "What happened in the toilet?" "Well, you know i felt sick.." "no, i don't care. What did you do to the toilet?" "I suppose when i pushed the button a small hook got unhooked and i put it back in position. Did i break it?" "No, it has been broken for months and we used a bucket to flush" "well, now it works!" He went silent and the next day he didn't reply to my texts, i invited him for a drink and offered to bring a thermos of tea with 2 cups. Then he texted me *sorry i can't date you. I was supposed to date a female law student, not Gino the bricklayer* i wanted to send him an invoice for plumbing work but i gave up.
With a sentence, he proved to be sexist, bigoted, lazy and incapable of doing simple maintenance work.
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And then he started praying over me in a language I didn't recognize, then apologized saying he can't date "the possessed" and left the table.
Couple waitresses and a busser witnessed the whole debacle, f**k the kitchen might've heard the "prayer". Nearly cried after the shock wore off, but everyone else was very nice and I got a free dessert for my trouble.
Marriage.com reports that in the United States, women are generally almost twice as likely to initiate breakups than men. Meanwhile, around 70% of straight, unmarried couples break up within the first year of dating.
After making up their minds, 42% of people wait a week before breaking up with their partner.
The fallout from breakups is considerable. A whopping 58% of people consider their breakups to be dramatic or messy. And nearly a fifth (19%) of Americans said that they’ve been ghosted by their (now ex) partners at the end of their long-term relationships. However, 71% of Americans admitted that they still stay in touch with their exes. 60% opened up that they still stalk their ex-partners on social media.
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A few minutes after I got home. He said he can't date a 40-year-old who orders a kid's drink. I ordered a strawberry lemonade. He said he wants to date an adult.
I know any reason is a good reason not to date someone. He has a right to his opinion.
#6
"NOBODY CAN PROVE THAT, IT'S ALL MADE UP!"
Cheating is a huge red flag and, in most cases, leads to the end of the relationship. Around 85% of people’s relationships fall apart after one of the partners admits to having cheated on their significant other.
When it comes to marriages, around half of them end up in divorce, according to Marriage.com. However, Forbes notes that in reality, ‘only’ 43% of first marriages end up dissolved. Second marriages fall apart 60% of the time, while third marriages fare even worse on average, with 73% ending in divorce.
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Her rationale was: “I know that one day I’m just gonna hurt you. And you’re too nice to have that happen to you.”
Stung a bit, but hey i appreciate the honesty….also, maybe you should see a therapist??
To be fair, it always takes more than one person to make any romantic entanglement work. If only one individual is ‘feeling it,’ then it’s a one-sided, unrequited relationship. So, if you do spot that your date annoys you or has too many red flags to continue anything with them, you shouldn’t feel guilty about breaking things off.
The alternative—seeing someone you can’t stand and pretending to like them—is far worse. Lying to yourself and to your date wouldn’t be fair. It’s good to have standards. There is a caveat, however.
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He said he can’t be with someone who doesn’t like the same media as him. The Nightmare Before Christmas was a “very important movie to him” and he can’t be with someone who doesn’t share the same values. (??) Keep in mind, I had just never seen it. I didn’t even say that it was a bad movie, just that I wanted to watch it (with him).
#12
Within seconds the mood changed and we weren't compatible anymore.
As we parted ways, I told her the reason I wasn't saving to buy a house was because I already own one. It then became obvious that was indeed the reason for not wanting another date, but I knew enough.
There is such a thing as having standards that are too high, or rather, unrealistic. In other words, if you’re too picky about who you spend time with, you shouldn’t be surprised if you find yourself socially isolated and alone. There will never be someone out there for you who is your ‘perfect’ soulmate or 100% matches the idealized form of your partner you built up in your head.
But perfection is boring anyway. Someone’s flaws, quirks, and imperfections are a huge part of what makes a person truly unique. And if you can see yourself being okay with at least some of them, then that stranger you’re having a coffee date with might eventually become ‘your’ person in the future. The reality is that you won’t significantly change your partner into someone ‘better’ (aka more in line with your ideal) after you two start dating. If you can’t accept them for who they are now, it’ll only lead to frustration in the future.
#13
If this wasn't odd enough, he was a therapist by profession. I do wonder slightly if that's how he's managed to meet so many women with personality disorders.
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What is the most bizarre reason someone has stopped dating you or broken up with you, dear Pandas? Have you ever dumped someone because of an odd or seemingly insignificant detail?
What do you value the most in a romantic partner? We’d love to hear your thoughts. Scroll down to the bottom of this post to share your perspective.
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