27 Things That Make or Break a Relationship
filed in Personal, Philosophy on Sep.14, 2005
A work in progress, while drunk at the bars, this list started over Labor Day weekend when I witnessed my brother and his wife at their wits end with their two newborn babies.
1. Babies. Planned or not, this changes everything. I mean everything. People say being a parent is the best thing in life, but after Labor Day weekend, I think I’ll live vicariously through others (at least for now).
2. Money. He needs to have it, lots of it. Yeah, I’m really THAT materialistic. Hah!
3. Religion. It’s hip to like Jew-lite boys. (Note: Refer to #2)
4. Political affiliation. Go blue states!
5. Travel. Those that travel well together, stay together.
6. Bad sex. I give a guy two chances.
7. Addictions. From blogging to Six Feet Under, we’ve all got our vices. Hey, I’m an alcoholic, you’re a pothead, let’s hang out.
8. Football. If I never have to watch another football game, I will die a happy woman.
9. Marriage proposals. Do you know anyone that has stayed in a relationship after turning down a proposal?
10. I love you? Yes, the question mark is there intentionally. Why must people feel obliged to say I love you back?
11. Infidelity vs. open relationship. In theory, open relationships are the way to go, but in practice they can be quite messy. Set up the rules early and stick to them.
12. Temper. If you have a short one, my advice: smoke pot.
13. Workaholic vs. slacker. Not sure which one I am, but if writing this entry while at work is any indicator…
14. Music. Listening to Kenny G is instant grounds for break up.
15. Frat boys vs. feminists. I’d pick the feminist any day.
16. In-laws. Hell, I have enough drama with my own family. Why add more? Just kidding. Yes, family is very important to me despite the drama. At least families keep life interesting!
17. Pets. More than two pets is a red flag, but I have my exceptions.
18. Pregnancy. This depends on who is pregnant.
19. Vegetarians vs. carnivores. Beef jerky is one of my favorite foods. For some reason, I always seem to end up dating vegetarians. Oh, the irony.
20. Morning vs. night people. This impacts all aspects of relationships. Sex being the most important.
21. Kissing. One of my favorite pastimes.
22. Humor. He’s gotta make me laugh.
23. Psychosis. This can be loosely defined. People think I’m insane.
24. Chemistry. Need it. No exceptions.
25. Bestiality. Must I say more?
26. TV shows. Not a big fan of reality shows.
27. HotToTrot. Not sure how my friend ended up on this list. And as another #1 nonetheless. This tough cookie is a loaded gun.
So, that’s what I got after many consultations with drunk friends. Anything I missed? What would you rank as the number one thing to make or break a relationship?
My number one is 6 or 24. At least for now.
September 14th, 2005 on
Break: back hair
Make: I can forgive a whole helluva lot for cooking me up some breakfast in the mornings.
I think #17 should have a corollary: Cat vs. Dog people. I guess you can have both (like JJ and MoMo) but isn’t that rare?
I’m so glad you’re moving more to my side of the “Babies?” question. Babies are stinky.
September 14th, 2005 on
what about the size of the dudes johnson?
September 14th, 2005 on
“Addictions. From blogging to Six Feet Under, we’ve all got our vices. Hey, I’m an alcoholic, you’re a pothead, let’s hang out.”
What if you’re an alcoholic pothead who is addicted to blogging and gambling?
September 14th, 2005 on
Kids, When dating someone with kids or if you have kids it puts a whole new spin on things.
September 15th, 2005 on
JJ, Welcome to my club…
Smoker, alcholic, pothead, geek and blogger.
Our partners just have to accept us this way…
September 15th, 2005 on
Or give us the boot.
September 15th, 2005 on
Issues With Their Parents:
That’s just gonna get you in a lot of arguments about shit that you didn’t even do.
September 15th, 2005 on
Back hair wouldn’t be a deal breaker for me. I have never seen it in real life and I think I would be fascinated with it for about two weeks.
Then he has to shave that shit off or it’s over.
September 15th, 2005 on
Reason #1 Hahahahaha.
Exactly why I have never bothered to breed. ha the best thing… WTF… Why then is it almost all the people I know who have had children are just downright miserable.
I love when they sit, bitch and complain that they can’t do this can’t do that… Hahaha I stand up and say oh well, see why I never bothered, watch me as I come and go as I please when I want and whenever I want to.
September 15th, 2005 on
Great stuff! Got here via the Complimenting Commenter, and I’m really glad I checked this out!
September 15th, 2005 on
i wrote a post on this once called creating ken. it’s all about my quirks. and i mean QUIRK.
dealbreakers for me include: bad teeth, bad shoes, the use of pet names, unmotivation, bleeding heart libs (i couldn’t resist…sorry), people who don’t swear, anyone who wears t-shirts with pockets, country music fans, and certainly the size of their junk.
September 15th, 2005 on
And don’t forget the size of his trunk. A man with junk in the trunk gotta go.
September 15th, 2005 on
Guys, don’t believe it when a girl says size doesn’t matter. It does.
JJ, an alcoholic pothead who is addicted to blogging and gambling? Send him my way.
September 15th, 2005 on
Girls, size matters for us guys too! Large vaginas. I only date girls with large vaginas.
September 15th, 2005 on
Is that because you are well-endowed? Ok, that’s weird. Asking you that is like asking my brother.
September 15th, 2005 on
I want to comment, but I don’t think I will because everything I say will be taken the wrong-assed way.
September 15th, 2005 on
Ev, since when were you afraid to speak up?
September 16th, 2005 on
#22, #24, #27. Why?
#22: Humor represents everything that’s good with the world.
#24: Chemistry represents everything that’s good with the world.
#27: I represent everything that’s good with the world.
September 16th, 2005 on
Readers:
Click on HotToTrot’s name in the previous comment. Trust me.
September 16th, 2005 on
So very, very, very, very appropriate… for those that know HotToTrot.
September 16th, 2005 on
Nip slips! Thanks.
October 3rd, 2005 on
In one way or the other, those factors mentioned above can affect a relationship. Nevertheless, what is important is that there is a certain compatibility between the two persons. If they have the necessary chemistry and love for each other, I believe they can face whatever circumstance in which they are put into.