What's most annoying to talk about on a date?

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DishLady · Accepted Answer

Politics and exes can be equally annoying to address on a first date, ALTHOUGH it does determine whether the person is simply nuts and not worth the second date, so... hmm.

My mom's friend (who dated frequently) used to say that some guys were just a waste of mascara (bc back then QUALITY makeup was $$$ so if a gal was investing time and resources to get all gussied up she sure as hell didn't want to spend the evening listening to dating sob stories. Guys who are also looking forward to a date and make the mistake of asking the simple ex-related question are not asking you to open the fucking floodgates...

SIMILARLY, guys/gals who go in a date trying to sound interesting my gushing on and on about politics... please stop. NOTHING is more annoying than listening to the trending whining "OMG" voice droning ON and ON and ON at the booth/table behind me than two morons on a first date trying to impress one another with empty political chatter. As a wise teacher of mine once said, "empty barrels make the most noise."

Before you go on a date, look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself WHY you are on this date. Is it because you missed your psychiatric appointment? Probably not. So why share all your baggage with this person you're about to see for a first date, hmmm?

Abbycado · Accepted Answer

Any of those would be a dealbreaker but bringing up sex? Uh oh lol.  I guess a lot would have to do with where you are at in said dating cycle. First, second, eighth... have you had sex yet? I dunno.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

politics, for sure... at ANY date people even divorce because of this... lol it is NEVER going to be fun nor positive

TrueConfection · Answer

An ex and that’s on  any  date! Second would be politics.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Whether the talk is good or bad, hearing about an ex, especially a recent ex, is a HUGE red flag.

sawno · Answer

Its not a specific topic, its when you don't align.

Take politics, if you agree thats great. But if you disagree that can be the end of it. Religion same thing.

The ex its different if it was a specific really cool moment that happened to be at a time the ex was around or them actively telling about their ex and praising the ex. Lets say somehow you get on the topic of a car accident and its "Last time for me was when my ex was driving, they were never good with cars. Luckily we only had some bruises" versus "I always loved how my ex would do X". Sharing specific experiences from a time in your life when your ex was present I don't mind especially if that relationship lasted a while, but telling me how great your ex is is a nogo when starting something fresh

IslaTheWitch · Answer

there are no annoying topics... but the conversation can be annoying if we talk with someone who can't consider any other perspective than their own :D

FreyaRed · Answer

An ex. Some guy thought once I will play a therapist for the fight of his addiction to his ex. We talked about that a little bit and I thought talk about his ex is a pretext to have something to talk about. He didn't stop as we met and he went alone home.

Rimaisme · Answer

Why would anyone wanna talk about Ex in a first date?

spartan55 · Answer

All of these are annoying for me, and if they get brought up by her that would be our only date. Another topic I hate is talking about is what you do for work. I realize that it's necessary, though. I don't want to be dating a CIA assassin.

Lynx122 · Answer

Ex is definitely the worst if it's like a first date.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Politics, Religion, Sex. All are equally bad.

Blunky · Answer

Definitely all of the above, but I'd say politics tops that list nowadays. You can see how miserable it's made a lot of people here.

Brandi555 · Answer

Definitely sex because it’s obvious he’s thinking he’ll get some since he brought it up. An Ex if he’s complaining about her. Politics is risky unless you know the others opinion. But generally complaining about something is super annoying.

slatyb · Answer

I picked "an ex" but religion would be even worse for me. The worst thing a date could say is "Are you saved?"

NicholasRedone · Answer

An ex or she's overly sexual - or bad manners overall - "I don't date, bifchy" 👄😋

Anonymous · Answer

Politics. It's like trying to talk about it on here. It goes sideways quickly and people are too stubborn on the topic.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Work gossip. Some people can drone on and on about their work gossip into ad nauseam.

Anonymous · Answer

Talking about politics on a date is fine with me. If the person I'm dating shares the same ideology as me, then the date will be very productive. 😉

CaptainSmartass · Answer

I'd say all of them.  Simples...

fish5505_87 · Answer

That's a horrible question, there are all annoying!! I guess that's why you asked, lol.

Maria9_ · Answer

Politic and excessive talk of the ex mean your not over them.

Caroline91 · Answer

Grievances, especially about exes

Jerre · Answer

Politics is my no-go subject

exitseven · Answer

When people talk about their careers excessively.

Account · Answer

Exes.

DrPepper12 · Answer

NEVER discuss an ex. EVER!!

MoonFace2 · Answer

An ex and politics.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I'd say an ex.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Definitely an ex.

scott04sa22 · Answer

Talking about other men 🙄

dudeinohio · Answer

Politics first, followed by exes.

Anonymous · Answer

Probably religion and politics.

Eempriyanka · Answer

Not complimenting me is annoying

unknowngurll1212 · Answer

both politics and ex

katiesmuff · Answer

All of the above!

rebelkid · Answer

Discussing that you may not be over your ex

WhitneySnow · Answer

An ex

glennos89 · Answer

Work/wealth

MizzArtFreak89 · Answer

Politics and Ex

Jay-_- · Answer

Most likely an ex.

Ariesman81 · Answer

Work

Becky93 · Answer

An ex and politic.

shortster · Answer

Always an ex.

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