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    Guys... What are deal breakers for you when it comes to dating?

    I'm doing a psychology project on dating deal breakers for men and women and would really appreciate it if you'd be my survey takers... just copy it, answer the questions, & reply to the thread! I get to analyze all the data and you guys get to take an interesting survey! I'll post the results on the forum as soon as the data is analyzed!

    'Deal Breaker' Survey

    Your Information:

    1. Age:

    2. Relationship Status: Married_____ Divorced_____ Single_____ In a Relationship_____

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background:

    4. Gender:

    5. Sexual Orientation:

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    [yes] [no]

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    [yes] [no]

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    [yes] [no]

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    [yes] [no]

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    [yes] [no]

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    [yes] [no]

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    [yes] [no]

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    [yes] [no]

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    [yes] [no]

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    [yes] [no]

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [yes] [no]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [yes] [no]

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    [yes] [no]

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    [yes] [no]

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    [yes] [no]

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    [yes] [no]

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [yes] [no]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    [yes] [no]

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    [yes] [no]

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [yes] [no]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [yes] [no]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [yes] [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [yes] [no]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [yes] [no]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [yes] [no]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [yes] [no]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    [yes] [no]

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    [yes] [no]

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    [yes] [no]

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [yes] [no]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5

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    is this a freaking poll??? dammit, where is my spam musubi??? i want to eat more spam!!!

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    W/e i'll do it since im bored at work anyways.

    'Deal Breaker' Survey

    Your Information:

    1. Age:

    2. Relationship Status: Married_____ Divorced_____ Single_____ In a Relationship_X_

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: ASIAN FTW!

    4. Gender:MALE!

    5. Sexual Orientation:STRAIGHT BITCH!

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    no

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    yes

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    yes

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    no

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    no

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    no

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    YES!

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    no

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    no

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    no

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [no]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [no]

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    [no] - if pornstar, then yes

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    no

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    no

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    no

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [no]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    [no]

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    [no]

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [no]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [no]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [yes]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [no]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [no]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [no]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    HELL YA!

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    yep

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    [no]

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [yes]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1.7
    2.27
    3.28
    4.3
    5.30

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    Dealbreakers for me?

    She: A) has a Penis, B) has a STD, C) has a Child, D) has a Drug/Alcohol Problem, E) looks like Dr. Ruth.
    "Well, then," the Cat went on, "you see a dog growls when it's angry, and wags its tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and wag my tail when I'm angry. Therefore I'm mad."

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    I am thinking that those who answered this poll should probably be a bit more selective.

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    1. Age: 21

    2. Relationship Status: Single

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: Caucasian

    4. Gender: Male

    5. Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    [no]

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    [yes]

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    [yes]

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    [no]

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    [no]

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    [yes]

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    [no]

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    [no]

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    [yes]

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    [no]

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [yes]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [no]

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    [no]

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    [no]

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    [no]

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    [yes]

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [no]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    [no]

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    [yes]

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [no]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [yes]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [no]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [yes]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [no]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [yes]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    [yes]

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    [no]

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    [yes]

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [no]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1.27
    2.29
    3.3
    4.6
    5.9

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    1. Age:

    2. Relationship Status: In a Relationship_____

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: caucasian

    4. Gender: femme fatal

    5. Sexual Orientation: bi

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    [no]

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    [yes]

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    [yes]

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    [[no]

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    [no]

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    [no]

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    [yes]

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    [no]

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    {unsure}

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    [yes]

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [no]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [yes]

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    {unsure}

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    [no]

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    [no]

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    [no]

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [yes]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    {unsure}

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    [yes]

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [no]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [no]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [no]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [no]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [no]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [yes]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    [yes]

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    [no]

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    {unsure}

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [no]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1. rude
    2. uneducated
    3. unintelligent
    4. lazy
    5. immature

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    oops i'm 27

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    thanks everyone that took the survey!

    hopefully we get some more survey takers soonnn... once i get enough data i can start analyzing it!

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    1. Age: 23

    2. Relationship Status: Married_____ Divorced_____ Single_____ In a Relationship__X__

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: White

    4. Gender:Male

    5. Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    [yes]

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    [no]

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    [yes]

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    [no]

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    [no]

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    [yes]

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    [yes]

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    [no]

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    [no]

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    [yes]

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [no]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [no]

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    [no]

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    [no]

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    [no]

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    [no]

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [yes]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    [no]

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    maybe (not sure)

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [yes]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [no]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [yes]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [no]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [no]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [yes]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    [yes]

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    [yes]

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    [yes]

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [no]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1.27
    2.28
    3.1
    4.26
    5.23

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    1. Age: 19

    2. Relationship Status: Married_____ Divorced_____ Single_____ In a Relationship___x__

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: white

    4. Gender: male

    5. Sexual Orientation: straight

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    [no]

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    [yes]

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    [yes]
    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    [no]

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    [no]

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    [no]

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    [yes]

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    [no]

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    [no]

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    [no]

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    [no]

    12. You have different religious views?
    [yes]
    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    [no]

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    [no]

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    [no]

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    [no]

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    [yes]

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    [no]

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    [no]

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    [no]

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    [no]

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    [no]

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    [no]

    24, Your political views are different?
    [no]

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    [yes]

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    [yes]

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    [yes]

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    [no]

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    [yes]

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    [yes]


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1. 30
    2.2
    3.26
    4.7
    5.3

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    i'm actually surprised to see how many of you were actually bored enough to do this survey.

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    Your Information:

    1. Age: 27

    2. Relationship Status: Married_____ Divorced_____Single__X__ In a Relationship_____

    3. Ethnic/Racial Background: White

    4. Gender: Male

    5. Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Please answer Yes or No to all of the following questions.

    Is it a relationship/dating 'deal breaker' for you if...

    1. You find out the person had cheated on a previous partner?
    yes

    2. If the person has a child (or children) from a previous relationship?
    no

    3. The person doesn’t want to have intercourse with you in the near future/until marriage?
    no

    4. The person only recently ended a relationship?
    no

    5. The person’s ethnicity is different than yours?
    no

    6. There is a significant age difference?
    yes

    7. The person had or has a sexually transmitted disease or infection?
    yes

    8. Marriage is what the person is looking for?
    no

    9. The person does not want to use sexual protection (such as condoms, spermicides, etc...)?
    no

    10. You find that the person has what you would consider repulsive habits (burping, passing gas, sloppy eating, smoking... etc)?
    no (yes for smoking however)

    11. The person is not generous with money?
    no

    12. You have different religious views?
    no

    13. You are not satisfied with the person’s career choice?
    no

    14. Your dating partner couldn't drive (because of no license, suspended license, no car)?
    no

    15. You dislike a family member or close friend he/she has?
    no

    16. The entertainment (music, movies, books... etc...) you enjoy most is different?
    no

    17. It seems he/she is lazy or unmotivated?
    no

    18. Your date is unemployed?
    no

    19. He/she doesn’t like animals?
    no

    20. The person’s diet varies significantly from your own (such as a vegan diet)?
    no (yes if vegan)

    21. He/she has tattoo's or piercings?
    no (yes if hardcore tattoos)

    22. You find out he or she infertile?
    yes

    23. The person previously experimented or is currently experimenting with illicit drugs?
    yes

    24, Your political views are different?
    no

    25. You dislike someone's living situation (such as someone who still resides with their parents)?
    no

    26. The person doesn’t like your hobbies?
    yes

    27. You find out he or she is a transsexual?
    yes

    28. You find out he or she is a bi-sexual?
    no

    29. You find out the person is racist?
    no

    30. You find out the person previously dated someone you knew or disliked?
    no


    List in order of importance what you would consider to be the top 5 deal breakers:
    (Write the number of the question- i.e. 1. 19, 2. 21 etc…)
    1. 27
    2. 1
    3. 7
    4. 22
    5. 23

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    actually illusional, i think it's interesting to see a list of tings that potentially could be deal breakers in a relationship. it was useful for me to really narrow down what honestly bugs me in a man, it wasn't a matter of boredom

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