Sometimes, all it takes is a single moment for attraction to vanish.
The Big Portion
I invited him over for the first time and offered some tiramisu I had made for my friends. I told him to help himself to a taste while I changed, and when I returned to the kitchen, he had devoured the whole thing.
The Gallant Knight
Before the movie, he said since he bought the tickets, I should get the popcorn. I agreed, and he ordered a large popcorn, a big soda, a nacho, three pretzels, and about four other sweets. I left him at the counter and went home.
Skills
He managed to parallel park in a huge spot on his tenth try. He claimed he had been driving for six years.
The Interior
In his bedroom, there were about 15 Spider-Man posters on the wall. His bedding, curtains, and rug were all Spider-Man themed.
The Robot
He explained how tiring and stressful his job was. He worked four-hour shifts.
Narcissist
His phone wallpaper was a filtered selfie of himself.
Not Compatible
He said animals don’t have souls and don’t belong in the apartment. I told him I have two dogs and two cats who sleep with me, so goodbye.
Emojis
If I didn’t reply to his message immediately, he would send 20 crying emojis within a minute.
Breaking the Rules
On our first date at a café, he started with, “The first rule is you put your phone away now because I want you to focus only on me.” I told him I don’t usually check my phone during dates, but I don’t like being forced to follow rules in the first minute of meeting.
Same League
He said he was glad to finally be with a woman on his level because his previous girlfriends were “too good for him.”
Hygiene
He declared he didn’t wash his hands after using the bathroom because “he wasn’t touching anything anyway.”
Cuteness Overload
He convinced me to watch the movie he wanted by folding his hands like he was praying and softly repeating, “please please please!” I was okay with that, but when he made baby-like whining sounds during sex, I just couldn’t handle it.
Ego
He had a full-back tattoo of himself as a gladiator. (The drawing showed him much more muscular than in real life.)
No Thanks.
We started dating in our first year of college, and after two months he proposed: he shoved the ring under my nose and said I had to either marry him or break up. I didn’t marry him.
Interesting
He proudly claimed he had never read a single book in his life, not even the required readings!
The Hairdo
He asked if I wanted a hairstyle like his mom’s.
Understanding
He said, “It’s tough that you have to inject yourself every day.” I’m diabetic and insulin is vital for me.
Appreciated
On the first date, I shared a few things about myself — including that I was about to graduate as a horticultural engineer — and he said a diploma means nothing because “it’s just a piece of paper.”
The Gum Ball
He rolled his chewing gum into a small ball and stuck it behind his ear, “for later.”
The Introduction
On the third date, I went up to his place and was pleasantly surprised when he said I’d soon meet his mom. I asked if he was serious about our relationship, and he said no — his mom was just coming to do the laundry.
