“If he doesn’t want to change now, he never will. And if he is capable of changing, waiting for tomorrow robs you of your dreams for today.”
― Bethany Marshall, Deal Breakers: When to Work On a Relationship and When to Walk Away
Here’s the truth about relationships- we all know what our red flags look like but we still tend to hold on to that tiny flicker of hope that the color shall turn to amber or green. Our relationship deal breaker is symptomatic of all things destructive in the dynamic we share but we close our eyes, refusing to look the problem in the eye, hoping that if we don’t pay it any attention, it shall go away. And therein lies the bigger problem- problems that aren’t resolved in the here and now are never resolved. And as time whirls by, the pain simply increases manifold while the relationship deal breaker we ignored stays in place, mocking us for our naivete. They say dating is a twisted game, but that does NOT mean you cannot play it straight. So, know your relationship deal breaker, own it and say it so. Don’t hold on to something that causes you suffering.
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If you are wondering what your non-negotiable looks like, here’s our list of your top relationship deal breakers, based on zodiac:
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
You like freedom and being independent. You love to have your own space and like the fact that you’ve a life outside of your relationship as well. So you can’t cope with a needy and demanding partner; someone who clings to you all the time is so off the list for you. You just cannot be with someone who suffocates and oppresses you and doesn’t give you the feel-free essence in your relationship.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
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You have high self-esteem and too much pride. You cannot stand being disrespected, even jokingly. You have extremely high standards, so much that whoever tried to disrespect you will be thrown out of your life despite you liking them a lot. You’ll never be able to have the same bonding with the person who ever derides or scorns you- no, you’re too conceited for that.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You are a gregarious and jovial person. You thrive on an active social life and hence, such are your requirements in your partner as well. You have a lot of people in your life and you need someone who can put up with such social pressure, not someone who is quiet or an introvert, basically. It wouldn’t do you any good to be with someone who is reticent and anti-social.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You have a strong intuition and you’re quite sentimental as well. Someone who doesn’t open up to you about their secrets or their life, in general, or someone who is too concerned about his privacy is so off the hook for you. You feel that if you cannot get your reserved partner to talk to you about their tough times, then there’s no emotional connection or strong bonding between you two ever.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
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You’re confident and self-assured but you like challenges so much that you want your partner to be that challenging. You’re the throbbing-heart of every social gathering and while you hate someone who tries to overshadow you, you certainly hate him more if he doesn’t even try to. So being with a reticent or coy person doesn’t light up the fire in your relationship, so you want a more audacious personality.
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Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
You’re one ambitious person and you love talking about your career, your goals and your success. You not only need someone who understands how important career is to you and that your aims and goals are valuable but also one who has his own ambitions. If not, then you’ll find your conversations dull (because career is what you like to talk about all the time) and a huge disinterest in your bond.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
You’re a cheerful person full of zest and optimism. You love positivity and being surrounded by positive energy and positive vibes. Hence, pessimists or negative people who like creating ugly scenarios in their head are a huge ‘No’ for you. Being with someone who drains you out of your positivity instead of recharging you with it is like shooting yourself in the foot or better to say, digging your own grave.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
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You’re all about being truthful. For you, honesty is actually the best policy and since you follow it vehemently, you expect your partner to do the same. Being with your partner after he lied to you (even if it was a white lie) is out of question for you. You appreciate transparency and hence, will never forgive someone who lies to you. You can accept all flaws in your partner, but this- it’s a real deal breaker.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
You are very adventurous and always like to be on the go. You like travelling so much that your lazy partner just can’t keep up with it- yes, you can’t stand sloth. But you’ll anyways go for what you love-adventures, whether it is with or without your partner. Since you just can’t stop going out for it, it is wise to find someone who is just as lively and dynamic to accompany you in your adventure-stuffed life.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
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You’re a highly responsible person- you know what you want and you’re always on the go trying to get it. You’re always the one taking care of everyone else. For a change, you want a person to take care of you. But if you’re with someone who is irresponsible and uncertain, then it might feel like you’re taking care of your partner as well. It might piss you off and you might want to break all ties with your partner.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
You’re defiant and eccentric-outright crazy. You have a vast imagination and the gift of creativity. But if you have a rational partner who is always living life based on realistic approaches, then it might be difficult for you to convey your wild dreams to them. It might be a problem to dictate all your crazy ideas to a pragmatic person who weighs everything on a practical basis.
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Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)
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You might show to people how strong you’re from the exterior, but inside, you’re very sensitive and highly emotional. You can’t stand selfish people who have a cold heart. If you’re with someone who doesn’t treat you well, then it makes no sense at all being with them. Feel free to walk away from a person that inconsiderate about your feelings for them. You deserve a person with a warm heart.
Did we get your relationship deal breakers right? Do you have another that you’d like to share? Tell us in the comments below.
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