Are There Any Dealbreakers You Used To Have That Aren't Dealbreakers Anymore? (women, attracted)

[Hells Kitchen Dominican]

One used to be no short guys. Now I'll only take guys between 5'4-5'8 serious. Had a total change in taste

[49ersfan27]

I developed more after my 26th birthday haven't dropped any of my current deal breakers.

[Hendu]

Having a kid used to be a dealbreaker. When my marriage started falling apart and I pictured my next relationship, I had basically decided that I would stay away from women with children. Figured it'd be easier to focus on our relationship, be spontaneous, and I wouldn't have to deal with any awkward meetings, scorn from ex-husband, etc.

Then when my marriage did end and it wasn't just a hypothetical any longer, I revisited my outlook. In the end, I realized it was kind of sexy for a single woman to raise a well-adjusted kid. It showed a lot of willpower and determination. And I'm not an obnoxious *******, so why should I be worried about having to win over a kid or ex-husband?

So now I am developing a relationship with a single mom. Makes for some challenges, mostly about coordinating our time together. And we've had the beginning discussions about the meeting. But I don't regret softening my stance on the dealbreaker.

[freemkt]

Originally Posted by Raena77

I used to only be attracted to Italian men. I learned looks are less important and personality is more true of the person themself.

In high school I was most attracted to Irish girls but Italian girls are generally friskier.

[hawaiiancoconut]

Yes, women who consumed alcohol (even occasionally). In brief: I was in my late teens, a drunk driver (woman) plowed into my car with my childhood best friend in it. His last words as his mangled broken body laid half way on my lap was "I cant feel my legs".

He died in the car, and part of me did, too. It took a few years to get over it, but its no longer a deal breaker.

[david0966]

No, in fact there is a lot less that I would put up with now than I would in my twenties.

[Londoncowboy30]

nope I'm the opposite I'm more pickier and selective than I was when I were young.

[Hivemind31]

I dropped a few:

Long hair used to be mandatory. Now it's a preference.
Athletic used to be mandatory. Now it's optional.

[timberline742]

I don't really have dealbreakers for dating. It's about chemistry and compatibility. There are traits some people have that means I'll never be attracted to them, but that's not a dealbreaker.

[Raena77]

Originally Posted by freemkt

In high school I was most attracted to Irish girls but Italian girls are generally friskier.

I thought that was latin women?