Comments on: The “Dealbreaker” http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/ True Dating Horror Stories and Tips from Real People Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:28:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Sebastian James http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17719 Sebastian James Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:54:44 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17719 Hey Katy, Interesting piece, I would think guys in LA and NYC are sophisticated enough not to do most of these things, even though I will admit the list is somewhat humorous and entertaining. So yeah I pretty much agree with the whole thing. You and your girlfriends are pretty experienced daters. Hey Katy,

Interesting piece, I would think guys in LA and NYC are sophisticated enough not to do most of these things, even though I will admit the list is somewhat humorous and entertaining. So yeah I pretty much agree with the whole thing. You and your girlfriends are pretty experienced daters.

]]> By: Bill http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17749 Bill Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:07:44 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17749 As a guy, I read the list to make sure that I don't do anything on there that might be offensive or a "DB" to a nice lady that I am interested in. The only one that bothered me is the "he is shorter than you." Everything else on the list is something a guy can control, and are habits that we can keep tabs on to make sure we're not being offensive. But, height?! Not too much a guy can do about that; would you really not go out with a great guy, just because of his height? That's pretty bad... As a guy, I read the list to make sure that I don’t do anything on there that might be offensive or a “DB” to a nice lady that I am interested in. The only one that bothered me is the “he is shorter than you.” Everything else on the list is something a guy can control, and are habits that we can keep tabs on to make sure we’re not being offensive. But, height?! Not too much a guy can do about that; would you really not go out with a great guy, just because of his height? That’s pretty bad…

]]> By: Marques http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17805 Marques Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:22:42 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17805 Katy, This is brilliant! I sincerely hope I haven't come to skating in deal breaking territory. haha You women can be pretty harsh. Anyway, NYC misses you. This was a great read. marquesdpu9 Katy,

This is brilliant! I sincerely hope I haven’t come to skating in deal breaking territory. haha You women can be pretty harsh.

Anyway, NYC misses you. This was a great read.

marquesdpu9

]]> By: Chicago Fan http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17817 Chicago Fan Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:54:23 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17817 What about unapologetic, heavy cursing? I hate when guys don't even TRY not to curse around me...And I guess that not tipping falls in line with "being mean to people in the service industry"...and excessive sweating...YUCK! Is it really a "DB" if he can't use chopsticks? I'd easily give a guy some slack on that one... Oh, one more...unapologetic, excessive LATENESS!!! That goes along with "not calling when he says he will", but also not showing up where/when he says he will without even a phone call or a text! Gentlemen, respect us and our time. Great list, Katy :) What about unapologetic, heavy cursing? I hate when guys don’t even TRY not to curse around me…And I guess that not tipping falls in line with “being mean to people in the service industry”…and excessive sweating…YUCK!

Is it really a “DB” if he can’t use chopsticks? I’d easily give a guy some slack on that one…

Oh, one more…unapologetic, excessive LATENESS!!! That goes along with “not calling when he says he will”, but also not showing up where/when he says he will without even a phone call or a text! Gentlemen, respect us and our time.

Great list, Katy :)

]]> By: Rachel Gould http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17848 Rachel Gould Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:13:25 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17848 Hey Katy, Hey! Your list was amusing! Great job! I'll have to think of some Dealbreakers for me as well! Hey Katy,

Hey! Your list was amusing! Great job! I’ll have to think of some Dealbreakers for me as well!

]]> By: MAD http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17852 MAD Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:12:35 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17852 From Atlanta: Great read ! Agree with most but give him a break on chopsticks -- I can't handle chopsticks either. Most of this conduct by a guy will mean he is a real tool ! From Atlanta:

Great read ! Agree with most but give him a break on chopsticks — I can’t handle chopsticks either. Most of this conduct by a guy will mean he is a real tool !

]]> By: kat http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17858 kat Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:49:07 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17858 DB's. Haha love it. I know exactly what you mean. DB’s. Haha love it. I know exactly what you mean.

]]> By: Dave http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17871 Dave Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:50:02 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17871 I need to text less often - haha! Great article. I need to text less often - haha! Great article.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17933 Jamie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:10:59 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17933 Um, I have some dealbreakers I encountered along the way--having a life goal of living in an RV and traveling around the country to watch football games, for example. That put the X on one guy for me! Um, I have some dealbreakers I encountered along the way–having a life goal of living in an RV and traveling around the country to watch football games, for example. That put the X on one guy for me!

]]> By: Christy http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17946 Christy Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:35:23 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17946 Fabulous! Unfortunately I have experienced a handful of these DB's. But at least now you have validated my feelings toward them. As far as the cab driver experience, you can also note that I heard your sister and her "DB Date" were in fact THROWN OUT OF THE CAB because of her date's behavior. Not ok. I love your take on dating - I hope you have more articles on the way. Fabulous! Unfortunately I have experienced a handful of these DB’s. But at least now you have validated my feelings toward them. As far as the cab driver experience, you can also note that I heard your sister and her “DB Date” were in fact THROWN OUT OF THE CAB because of her date’s behavior. Not ok.
I love your take on dating - I hope you have more articles on the way.

]]> By: Amber http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17953 Amber Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:09:48 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17953 Katy~ Great Article! There are way too many DB's to list everyone. haha And I totally agree with you. I wouldn't date a guy shorter than me. :) Katy~

Great Article! There are way too many DB’s to list everyone. haha And I totally agree with you. I wouldn’t date a guy shorter than me. :)

]]> By: Rupa http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17956 Rupa Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:49:44 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17956 Kettle Corn! :) Kettle Corn! :)

]]> By: Whitney http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17963 Whitney Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:10:03 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17963 Heh. Good article, Katy! Love it. Except the not speaking the same language. That's not a dealbreaker for a quick, sexy fling, is it? :) Heh. Good article, Katy! Love it.

Except the not speaking the same language. That’s not a dealbreaker for a quick, sexy fling, is it? :)

]]> By: Sarah http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17981 Sarah Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:57:25 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-17981 Great start on the DB's!! Very funny. I'll generally give a guy a chance as long as he doesn't have: 1) Small Hands 2) Bad Shoes 3) Man Boobs 4) A tongue that goes all the way down my throat when he kisses me. 5) An obsession with watching sports on TV. And I agree with you whole heartedly on the trailer thing. Total DB. I don't care if it grants him the freedom to live wherever he wants. Gross. Great start on the DB’s!! Very funny.

I’ll generally give a guy a chance as long as he doesn’t have:

1) Small Hands
2) Bad Shoes
3) Man Boobs
4) A tongue that goes all the way down my throat when he kisses me.
5) An obsession with watching sports on TV.

And I agree with you whole heartedly on the trailer thing. Total DB. I don’t care if it grants him the freedom to live wherever he wants. Gross.

]]> By: GG http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18019 GG Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:58:20 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18019 Ha! I loved the article! I totally agree with the DB about when guys talk about their ex-girlfriends during a date! How annoying! Ha! I loved the article! I totally agree with the DB about when guys talk about their ex-girlfriends during a date! How annoying!

]]> By: Jean-Luc Picard http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18035 Jean-Luc Picard Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:30:16 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18035 Very good. I wonder if there is a similar one about women? Very good. I wonder if there is a similar one about women?

]]> By: Deborah http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18039 Deborah Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:11:36 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18039 As always, I really enjoyed your writing, but -- I prefer to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.... don't mess with Mr. In-between. I'd like your NEXT article to be the dealMAKERS. As always, I really enjoyed your writing, but — I prefer to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative…. don’t mess with Mr. In-between. I’d like your NEXT article to be the dealMAKERS.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18042 Anonymous Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:06:09 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18042 what kind of cunt are you? If he is shorter than you? I've dated plenty of women taller than myself and haven't heard a single complaint. Fucking nazi. what kind of cunt are you? If he is shorter than you?

I’ve dated plenty of women taller than myself and haven’t heard a single complaint. Fucking nazi.

]]> By: Adam http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18044 Adam Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:11:21 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18044 First of all I just want to make one thing clear. Guys have DB's as well. One of them is being an unattractive red head with a height complex. What kind of cunt are you? I am not ashamed to say that I'm shorter than the average guy. I've dated plenty of women with a height advantage over me, and have never heard a complaint. Get over yourself, your a lousy human being and it's too bad you think the way you do. Open your mind. First of all I just want to make one thing clear. Guys have DB’s as well. One of them is being an unattractive red head with a height complex.

What kind of cunt are you?

I am not ashamed to say that I’m shorter than the average guy. I’ve dated plenty of women with a height advantage over me, and have never heard a complaint. Get over yourself, your a lousy human being and it’s too bad you think the way you do. Open your mind.

]]> By: Amber http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18125 Amber Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:22:04 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18125 I have a friend who made a list of things she would not tolerate, and at the top of it was "grey socks." I have no idea why grey socks were that much of a deal breaker for her, but to each her own. I have a friend who made a list of things she would not tolerate, and at the top of it was “grey socks.” I have no idea why grey socks were that much of a deal breaker for her, but to each her own.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18131 Kelly Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:09:22 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18131 I love talking about DBs. I have a few... 1.) Bad teeth 2.) Gross eaters 3.) Gum smackers I guess I have an unnatural obsession with the mouth. Anyway, your list was hit a lot of valid db. My favorite is her shows up to a first date wearing a wife beater or he wears one at all. haha. I loved it. I love everything you post and I can't wait for more articles from you. I love talking about DBs. I have a few…

1.) Bad teeth
2.) Gross eaters
3.) Gum smackers

I guess I have an unnatural obsession with the mouth.

Anyway, your list was hit a lot of valid db. My favorite is her shows up to a first date wearing a wife beater or he wears one at all. haha. I loved it. I love everything you post and I can’t wait for more articles from you.

]]> By: Chris Cavacas http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18141 Chris Cavacas Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:12:52 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18141 Hey you, Quite the funny little list ya got there. Thankfully I only break the no car one (and I live in the west village so I think I get a pass on that one. :) Glad to hear your doing well out in big bad CA. Keep it up. :) Hey you,

Quite the funny little list ya got there. Thankfully I only break the no car one (and I live in the west village so I think I get a pass on that one. :) Glad to hear your doing well out in big bad CA. Keep it up.

:)

]]> By: Matt the Meat http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18148 Matt the Meat Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:31:51 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18148 A woman with a penis...that's a deal breaker for me every time it happens, which in San Francisco, is quite often. Ouch! A woman with a penis…that’s a deal breaker for me every time it happens, which in San Francisco, is quite often. Ouch!

]]> By: Andrea http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18155 Andrea Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:36 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18155 Very inspiring article, this is so very true of men. Are there any New York men out there who ask a girl out over the phone anymore or in person? Rather then text..! I hate it. I'm considering only giving my land line home number out to someone, so they will not text me. I believe it is just an ego boost for men, to keep having texts from girls. Don't take second best girls when dating - wait for the one, who is going to treat you with respect. Very inspiring article, this is so very true of men. Are there any New York men out there who ask a girl out over the phone anymore or in person? Rather then text..! I hate it. I’m considering only giving my land line home number out to someone, so they will not text me. I believe it is just an ego boost for men, to keep having texts from girls. Don’t take second best girls when dating - wait for the one, who is going to treat you with respect.

]]> By: Katy the author http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18177 Katy the author Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:45:12 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18177 I think an article about dealMAKERS may just be a great idea, and grey socks as a dealbreaker is a little random, but as you said, to each her own. Btw the dealbreakers mentioned in this article do not necessarily reflect on any one person's hangups about another person. They were compiled by more than 10 women, and was really meant to be all in good fun. It was not to be taken seriously at all. I think an article about dealMAKERS may just be a great idea, and grey socks as a dealbreaker is a little random, but as you said, to each her own.

Btw the dealbreakers mentioned in this article do not necessarily reflect on any one person’s hangups about another person. They were compiled by more than 10 women, and was really meant to be all in good fun. It was not to be taken seriously at all.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18187 Kelly Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:23:15 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18187 Like Amber said to each their own. Every man or woman has their own personal dealbreakers and if dating someone shorter than you is one, then so be it. This may be presumptuous of me, but I am going to speak for the female race and say that a dealbreaker at the top of the list would be any man that calls a woman a CUNT. You call the author, Katy, a "fucking nazi" but you are the one throwing around derogatory names like you are Hitler. You may be as short as Napoleon, but you don't have to act like him. Let me ask you, are you still single? I am guessing that you are. You may want to ask yourself why? On the off chance that you do have a mate, I hope that they read this and dump your short ass. Like Amber said to each their own. Every man or woman has their own personal dealbreakers and if dating someone shorter than you is one, then so be it. This may be presumptuous of me, but I am going to speak for the female race and say that a dealbreaker at the top of the list would be any man that calls a woman a CUNT. You call the author, Katy, a “fucking nazi” but you are the one throwing around derogatory names like you are Hitler. You may be as short as Napoleon, but you don’t have to act like him. Let me ask you, are you still single? I am guessing that you are. You may want to ask yourself why? On the off chance that you do have a mate, I hope that they read this and dump your short ass.

]]> By: Kissing http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18246 Kissing Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:33:51 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18246 Kissing is very important. A friend of mine once met a guy who was a poor kisser (according to her words), but she managed to teach him, and in summer they are having a wedding. Woohoo! Don't give up easily! Everything needs effort, especially relationship! Kissing is very important. A friend of mine once met a guy who was a poor kisser (according to her words), but she managed to teach him, and in summer they are having a wedding. Woohoo!

Don’t give up easily! Everything needs effort, especially relationship!

]]> By: Georgia http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18273 Georgia Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:44:08 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18273 hey can't we all get along? let's face it, we ALL have DB's. interesting: the only angry responses to this were guys who are short - don't forget to a lot of women dynamite come in small packages, so CHILL, and don't take it personal, cuz it makes you look very insecure. LOVE this and all your articles Katy girl!! hey can’t we all get along? let’s face it, we ALL have DB’s. interesting: the only angry responses to this were guys who are short - don’t forget to a lot of women dynamite come in small packages, so CHILL, and don’t take it personal, cuz it makes you look very insecure.
LOVE this and all your articles Katy girl!!

]]> By: Jason Chaotic http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18274 Jason Chaotic Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:45:42 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18274 You shouldn't be too hard on a guy if he hits on other girls while on a date with you. He's just thinking ahead, as in 'In case things don't pan out between us'. It doesn't mean he's not into your shit necessarily. Plus he's doing you a favor by showing you that you're not the only piece of ass around...and you're not... In Chicago it's impractical to have a car unless you have a garage or parking space. Without parking anywhere, outrageous gas prices, and having to pay for a parking spot you're essentially working to have a friggin car. Get used to cabbies ladies. You'd prob wanna add: He's racist Lying about penis size Lying about assets/wealth Lying about colon or pancreatic cancer in order to get you to sleep with him Farts in Church Is more 'sensitive' than you are Doesn't take care of you when you're sick You shouldn’t be too hard on a guy if he hits on other girls while on a date with you. He’s just thinking ahead, as in ‘In case things don’t pan out between us’. It doesn’t mean he’s not into your shit necessarily. Plus he’s doing you a favor by showing you that you’re not the only piece of ass around…and you’re not…

In Chicago it’s impractical to have a car unless you have a garage or parking space. Without parking anywhere, outrageous gas prices, and having to pay for a parking spot you’re essentially working to have a friggin car. Get used to cabbies ladies.

You’d prob wanna add:

He’s racist
Lying about penis size
Lying about assets/wealth
Lying about colon or pancreatic cancer in order to get you to sleep with him
Farts in Church
Is more ’sensitive’ than you are
Doesn’t take care of you when you’re sick

]]> By: Short http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18342 Short Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:34:45 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18342 Come on now, shorter than you, really? A guy has control over everything on that list except his height (assuming having a guy walk everywhere on stilts would also be a deal breaker). Am I doomed because of my height? Come on now, shorter than you, really? A guy has control over everything on that list except his height (assuming having a guy walk everywhere on stilts would also be a deal breaker). Am I doomed because of my height?

]]> By: Navillus99 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18414 Navillus99 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:06:42 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18414 Height isn't an issue. Height isn’t an issue.

]]> By: Minnie http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18512 Minnie Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:44:35 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18512 I went on a date with a guy who wouldn't eat carbs. I'm a girl, I can refuse to eat carbs. But what kind of guy can't even have the bread basket on the table? One with an eating disorder? Or one who wants to wear a dress? It had to be one or the other. I mean, what if I wanted to eat bread? But he had to refuse it immediately. And then he immediately said "no" to the waiter when he asked about dessert. I didn't want dessert anyhow, but I like to be asked. Real men eat carbs. They have some kind of manly activity planned the next day like sports, weight lifting or beating drums in the wilderness that will burn oiff their carbs. Even if they don't, we'd like to think they do so for god's sake eat carbs on a date! I went on a date with a guy who wouldn’t eat carbs. I’m a girl, I can refuse to eat carbs. But what kind of guy can’t even have the bread basket on the table? One with an eating disorder? Or one who wants to wear a dress? It had to be one or the other. I mean, what if I wanted to eat bread? But he had to refuse it immediately. And then he immediately said “no” to the waiter when he asked about dessert. I didn’t want dessert anyhow, but I like to be asked.

Real men eat carbs. They have some kind of manly activity planned the next day like sports, weight lifting or beating drums in the wilderness that will burn oiff their carbs. Even if they don’t, we’d like to think they do so for god’s sake eat carbs on a date!

]]> By: S http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18801 S Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:07:27 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18801 Me and my cousins/aunts are fairly tall, so if we had some kind of 'no shorter guys' rule, half of us wouldn't have married the great guys we did. My husband is 5' 10", and when we're bare-footed, I'm a tad taller. Perhaps your rule is because you're not very tall? I also found it quite interesting that you didn't mention a criminal record, or being in deep debt. Well at least you draw the line at 'not being able to use chopsticks'. Me and my cousins/aunts are fairly tall, so if we had some kind of ‘no shorter guys’ rule, half of us wouldn’t have married the great guys we did. My husband is 5′ 10″, and when we’re bare-footed, I’m a tad taller.

Perhaps your rule is because you’re not very tall?

I also found it quite interesting that you didn’t mention a criminal record, or being in deep debt. Well at least you draw the line at ‘not being able to use chopsticks’.

]]> By: Lawrence http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18884 Lawrence Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:43:42 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-18884 It's true except the "shorter than you rule", I'm 5'8" and I've dated women up to 6' and we had a great time. How some might ask, easy it's the same way I've been asked out by women. I act or am a "Gentleman", I open doors for women, help when they are struggling with heavy loads or drop something, using "Yes Mam and Thank You Mam" (Marine Training). I have even given up my seat to an elderly woman on a crowded BART train, and if guys don't think that scores points with the surrounding women, then you've missed the boat. On a date, I focus on her and no one else, here's a tip "LOOK AT HER EYES" when talking to her. Don't talk about yourself more than 5 minutes, but ask about her and her day. How did I learn these simple rules, well my good up bringing with 6 sisters, James Bond, Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant movies. Being a Gentleman doesn't mean your less a man, but more of one and a man they will remember into there "Golden Age". It’s true except the “shorter than you rule”, I’m 5′8″ and I’ve dated women up to 6′ and we had a great time. How some might ask, easy it’s the same way I’ve been asked out by women. I act or am a “Gentleman”, I open doors for women, help when they are struggling with heavy loads or drop something, using “Yes Mam and Thank You Mam” (Marine Training). I have even given up my seat to an elderly woman on a crowded BART train, and if guys don’t think that scores points with the surrounding women, then you’ve missed the boat.
On a date, I focus on her and no one else, here’s a tip “LOOK AT HER EYES” when talking to her. Don’t talk about yourself more than 5 minutes, but ask about her and her day.
How did I learn these simple rules, well my good up bringing with 6 sisters, James Bond, Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant movies.
Being a Gentleman doesn’t mean your less a man, but more of one and a man they will remember into there “Golden Age”.

]]> By: kenny http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-19020 kenny Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:15:07 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-19020 iam a meber of the 15minutedate i like it, so i want to be a firend to katy franklin? i like her, she is beautful so thanks. iam a meber of the 15minutedate i like it, so i want to be a firend to katy franklin? i like her, she is beautful so thanks.

]]> By: fish whisperer http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-20303 fish whisperer Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:21:11 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-20303 I am a woman, 5'10" and have dated guys shorter than I. However, Anonymous and Adam, the "C" word is a definate DB for me, and that's the long and short of it! I am a woman, 5′10″ and have dated guys shorter than I. However, Anonymous and Adam, the “C” word is a definate DB for me, and that’s the long and short of it!

]]> By: Lingerie Diva http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-20431 Lingerie Diva Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:16:47 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-20431 Wow, that is by far the longest list of DON'Ts for boyfriends that I've ever seen. Kudos! Wow, that is by far the longest list of DON’Ts for boyfriends that I’ve ever seen. Kudos!

]]> By: Ben Dare http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-21267 Ben Dare Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:52:05 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-21267 A woman using this list is going to throw out the baby with the bath. This will probably save a real baby from the same fate. On the flip side, women using lists like this are surely easy prey for men with the most basic skills in camouflage. Maxim: people are no smarter than the characters in the movies they watch. A woman using this list is going to throw out the baby with the bath.
This will probably save a real baby from the same fate.

On the flip side, women using lists like this are surely easy prey for men with the most basic skills in camouflage.

Maxim: people are no smarter than the characters in the movies they watch.

]]> By: JBinTokyo http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-23552 JBinTokyo Mon, 05 May 2008 01:41:33 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-23552 How about terrible table manners i.e. doesn't put his napkin on his lap when he sits down at the table and doesn't break his bread. How about terrible table manners i.e. doesn’t put his napkin on his lap when he sits down at the table and doesn’t break his bread.

]]> By: Jason http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-33250 Jason Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:23:47 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-33250 Are you talking about a mobile home or a trailer you go camping in? I live in a mobile home and it is a very nice three bedroom, two bath place that is nicer larger then some homes. Are you talking about a mobile home or a trailer you go camping in? I live in a mobile home and it is a very nice three bedroom, two bath place that is nicer larger then some homes.

]]> By: coffee bean dewd http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-34141 coffee bean dewd Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:08:03 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-34141 I enjoyed your light-hearted insights, and all the more because you had compared notes with other women. Way to burn bright. I enjoyed your light-hearted insights, and all the more because you had compared notes with other women. Way to burn bright.

]]> By: José http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-35540 José Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:42:44 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-35540 So I guess you'd turn down a date with Matthew McConaughey because he's got a thing for Airstream trailers? Chica, don't be a trailer-hater! So I guess you’d turn down a date with Matthew McConaughey because he’s got a thing for Airstream trailers? Chica, don’t be a trailer-hater!

]]> By: Nadine http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-36748 Nadine Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:35:44 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-36748 last guy i dated sh*t his pants after a movie, the house smelled to high heaven, but i was like, ok it can happen to anyone, he took the jeans off, washed them and put them in the tub,i kid you not, fast forward 3 month later he breaks up with me, go figure last guy i dated sh*t his pants after a movie, the house smelled to high heaven, but i was like, ok it can happen to anyone, he took the jeans off, washed them and put them in the tub,i kid you not, fast forward 3 month later he breaks up with me, go figure

]]> By: Nick http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-37136 Nick Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:44:32 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-37136 I was gonna say that your standards sound a little too high, if you would break up with a man just for minor complaints listed above... but then I read Nadine's story and, honestly, maybe standards are a good thing. I was gonna say that your standards sound a little too high, if you would break up with a man just for minor complaints listed above… but then I read Nadine’s story and, honestly, maybe standards are a good thing.

]]> By: b http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-41025 b Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:42:31 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-41025 I'm shorter than you and you'd never be able to date a guy like me. No malice, I'm just sayin'. I’m shorter than you and you’d never be able to date a guy like me. No malice, I’m just sayin’.

]]> By: douchewatcher http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-41118 douchewatcher Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:32:49 +0000 http://www.15minutedate.com/blog/2008/02/08/the-dealbreaker/#comment-41118 really good funny post...really funny. really good funny post…really funny.

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