Love & Sex

This is the biggest turn-off in a relationship

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When you are just in love with someone, you find everything about them nice, fantastic, and attractive. Also, because you are still trying your best to remain as attractive as possible for the other person, the ‘icks’ are less noticeable. However, there comes a moment for everyone when you reach the point of total relaxation with each other and your brakes disappear (although you always try a little harder during date nights). You know each other inside out, so it doesn't make much sense to hold back with the other person.

You will inevitably notice things about the other person that you find a bit less pleasant and attractive. Sometimes these are real breaking points, causing you to hesitate to end the relationship. What the biggest turn-off is varies for everyone. Research in America, Australia, and Asia has shown that the most common turn-offs in a relationship relate to the other person's poor hygiene, their desire for an open relationship, cheating, STIs, and anger outbursts.

The only way to solve this is by talking about it. Perhaps your loved one doesn't even realize that their teeth need a bit more brushing, or you might come to an agreement regarding whether or not to pursue an open relationship, and this doesn't necessarily have to be a dealbreaker. By communicating with each other, you learn from one another. Of course, you don't have to want to change everything about someone, but being in a relationship also means compensating, and that requires a good conversation.