Women Are Sharing The Habits That Give Them The Immediate Ick For A Guy

Recently, Reddit user u/Neat-Ordinary7706 posed this question: "Girls, what’s one habit that makes a guy instantly unattractive?"

Woman from TLC show making a disgusted face while sitting on a bench

Here are some of the top-voted responses:

1."Lying over mundane things instead of being direct, for the sake of not being confrontational."

u/kaythestray and u/DeepestWinterBlue

2."Condescension, especially when he doesn't know what the fuck he is talking about."

u/Psychological-Pop199

Zooey Deschanel as Jess Day in "New Girl" yells "SHUT UP!" with her eyes closed

3."Can’t do anything for himself. I’m talking basics like laundry, washing dishes, and basic cleaning."

u/GOD-lovesme

4."'Jokingly putting others down and then saying, 'It was just a joke!' like it’s a get-out-of-jail-free card. Ew."

u/lauralai77

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NBC

5."Poor control over their anger."

u/Afraid_Ad6489

6."Cruel to animals."

u/MissInga1975

7."Littering and lack of respect for the planet."

u/Timely-Cry8804

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FOX

8."Putting down other women to try and compliment you. E.g., 'I'm so glad you don't wear fake eyelashes and makeup like some women,' and, 'I'm so pleased you're not one of those girls that dresses like this.' Ew, dude."

u/lavenderacid

9."Constantly joking about having sex with me. I’ve legit met guys who on the first date kept making comments about how we’d inevitably end up in bed. SUPER unattractive."

u/Isabella_Hamilton

Christina Hendricks on The Late Late Show with Lilly Singh says, "That's just creepy." She is wearing a dress with floral embroidery

10."Lack of respect for others, especially in how they talk and treat people. It's an instant turn-off."

u/digitalsweatheart

11."Alpha bullshit."

u/SpaceminersBitch

"If you feel the need to say you are an alpha, you are most likely a beta."—u/Intelligent-Citron17

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12."Being super negative all. The. Time. Nothing is right, everyone else is the problem, and they simply CANNOT just sit down and enjoy where they are and the people they're with. I understand where this comes from, but you've gotta learn to find your inner peace with where you're at. Things won't be perfect, maybe the store didn't have your favorite beer today or someone cut you off, but you've gotta learn to breathe and let that go."

u/cloclop

13."Interrupting me with a totally unrelated question or statement and blatantly not listening or showing interest in what I’m saying."

u/Heregoesnothin-

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MTV

14."Getting annoyed or agitated and not telling me why. Or randomly getting angry and never being able to take control over their actions."

u/MissionPhase621

15."When a guy is rude to waitstaff or anyone in service jobs, it’s a major red flag."

u/sweetxbabyyx

Emma Stone sits in a room with bookshelves in the background, mouthing the words "Bye - Bye."
Sony

16."Not returning their shopping cart."

u/OhMyCuticles

17."If he treats his family badly. It's one thing if they deserve it, but treating a loving family member like shit for no reason is a huge red flag."

u/Lilliana_Claire

Vicky wearing winter gear, including a parka and ski goggles, with the caption "YOU ARE A PIECE OF TRASH!" at the bottom of the image
NBC

18."One of the most unattractive things to me is weaponized incompetence."

u/dyslexicassfuck

19."Not washing his ass."

u/ScaryAssBitch

"I'm a man in college and I have encountered a few non-ass washers. It's so bad that it billows around them. It's one of the worst smells I've ever smelled. It's horrible. I always wonder how the people in their life don't say something to them."

u/FloridaMJ420

Paris Hilton wearing sunglasses and a hairpin, seated indoors, with the caption "I'll throw up."

Would you add any traits or habits to this list? Let us know in the comments!

Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.