What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?

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  1. elixira's Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn ons: bikers (motor or normal!), enigma, pretty much everything under the dictionary definition of 'emo kid', genuineness/decentness, strong jawline, pelvic 'V'

    Turn offs: general shallowness or elitism in any way, protein shake muscles, stupid trends like chinos, hooliganism, guys who hound girls in nightclubs
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by Anonymous)
    You see, I read the girls' turn ons and stuff, and I'm pretty sure every one of them would like my personality..

    Yet whenever I ask a girl out, they say no, and never find out that they might like me..

    I've seen long hair as a turn off. How long is "long"? My hair is like, longer than almost every guy I meet, but its not like, really long. Touches my collar at the back, my jaw line at the sides and the fringe will come down to the end of my nose. I swear appearances matter waayy more than people let on.
    That is perfect boy hair length.
  3. redferry's Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn Ons: kind, left-wing politically, Northern, funny, dark hair, stubble

    Turn-offs: Arrogance, selfishness, tory, body hair (especially back hair), being a misogynist, muscles in copious amounts, being boring, religion, prejudice.
  4. Iron Lady's Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by redferry)
    Turn Ons: kind, left-wing politically, Northern, funny, dark hair, stubble

    Turn-offs: Arrogance, selfishness, tory, body hair (especially back hair), being a misogynist, muscles in copious amounts, being boring, religion, prejudice.
    What's wrong with those who hold right wing beliefs?
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by Iron Lady)
    What's wrong with those who hold right wing beliefs?
    We would argue. A lot.
    For me supporting a right wing party is so at odds with who I am as a person that I just couldn't be with someone selfish enough to swing that way politically.
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    (Original post by redferry)
    We would argue. A lot.
    For me supporting a right wing party is so at odds with who I am as a person that I just couldn't be with someone selfish enough to swing that way politically.
    Fair enough.

    But right wing supporters are not selfish!
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    (Original post by Iron Lady)
    Fair enough.

    But right wing supporters are not selfish!
    The most common argument I hear from right wing people my age for supporting the Tory party is 'well my parents worked hard for their money so why shouldn't they keep it' and 'well I will be in the earning bracket for tax cuts to benefit me when I graduate'. Just no.
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Literate
    Stylish
    Kissable
    Quiet
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn ons: Smelling nice, good hygiene, short hair, tattoos, nice shoes, having drive/ambition,Sporty, able to make a decent cuppa tea

    Turn offs: Long and/or dirty nails, bad breath, B.O (bad hygiene in general..), Pushover, Long hair, Aggressiveness, Laziness.
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn on's - cheekbones, jaws, noses, fairly good taste in music, books and clothes, wit, strong opinions, passion

    Turn off's - bland faces, long hair, being a "LAD", close mindedness
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn On
    Personality - Geekiness! I love geekiness I'm such a dork myself that it would be weird for me to go out with a really straight laced hipster... plus, I think geekiness shows a strength in personality and confidence - you're not ashamed of who you are. I find that really sexy.

    Appearance - I have a thing for pale, skinny dark haired guys... Cillian Murphy is probably the epitome of sexiness for me. :drool:

    Turn Off
    Personality - Arrogance. This is the one trait that really grates my nerves like some sort of metaphorical cheese grater. It's SO off putting! Seriously, if you love yourself so much, why bother trying to pull someone else?

    Appearance - I'm not too fussed on appearance tbh, although I like dark haired guys I'm not against dating blondes or redheads or anything. I suppose the biggest turn off for me would be bad hygiene. There really is no excuse.
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn On
    Personality I tend to either like people very outwardly confident or very shy/awkward (though you can be those things and still be confident in yourself.) Respectful, open-minded, mature, sarcastic, comfortable in themselves/their beliefs, funny (especially if they have a dry sense of humour), ~intense, enthusiastic (I especially love it when someone gets excited about something and starts rambling about it.)

    Appearance - Girls: I love curves, someone like Scarlett Johansson or Jennifer Lawrence has the kind of figure I find most attractive. I love either very pale skin or mixed-race girls. Long hair, soft facial features. And I'm a sucker for girls with full lips and Afro-Caribbean hair. But when it comes to down to it, it's not like any of these are must-haves, girls don't need these things for me to find them attractive. Boys: Hmm, I have a less obvious type with guys I think. I tend to prefer dark hair, a suggestive smile, expressive face, someone well-toned/defined but not TOO muscly.

    Turn Off
    Personality - Narrow-mindedness, misogyny, any kind of prejudice, immaturity, being judgemental. Oh! Also, people who are passive - I can be quite dominant/assertive and I prefer the dynamic with someone who's the same, if not it just feels unequal, I don't want to be with someone who'll let me boss them around, there needs to be more of a balance.

    Appearance - I'm really not sure of anything in specific, apart from anyone on the extreme ends of the weight scale, guys who are too muscular etc. In terms of style, I don't like it when either guys or girls look too unnatural (like the TOWIE cast, for example) - but it's not a deal breaker or anything, I can still fancy people who dress/make themselves up like that, I'd just prefer it if they were more natural.
    Last edited by weusedtowait; 27-04-2012 at 20:14.
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn on : Intelligent, chatty, funny ( I like the guys who can make every situation into a joke ) modest and a deep thinker like me, patient and understanding

    Looks- I like both ends of the spectrum, so rockey kinda guys, bit of stubble, tattoos, chinos , leather jackets, beanie hats and then i adore a man in a suit, smart, clean shaven, sexy

    Turn off- Massive ego, Vainity, a guy who spends longer in the mirror than me, weedy guys just dont do it for me, lazy men, and baggy clothes and guys who think every girl will drop their knickers as soon as they see them
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn ons:

    Appearance:

    -stunning eyes
    -pretty face
    -strong, but not butch


    Personality:

    -driven
    -intelligent
    -funny
    -selfless
    -confident
    -practical
    -arty


    Turn offs:

    Appearance:

    -fat (as in fat fat, not a bit overweight)
    -annoying vioce

    Personality:
    -naive
    -stuck up
    -being too girly
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    Turn Ons:

    Personality:

    Honest
    Good sense of humour/witty
    Willing to go camping/paintballing/ice-skating/go-karting with me
    A decent level of intelligence
    Plays PS3 with me
    Will have lazy days in bed
    Cooks for me (even if it tastes disgusting)
    Not afraid to be himself
    Helpful
    Spontaneous
    Faithful
    Considerate
    Quite laidback
    Experimental :sexface:

    Appearance:

    Has their own style (doesn't particularly matter what style it is)
    Longer hair
    That little trail of happy hair wandering down from the bellybutton...
    Tattoos
    Piercings

    Turn Offs:

    Personality:

    Overbearing/clingy
    Extreme insecurity regarding relationship
    Nicknames like "babe" - I prefer something more personal/sentimental
    Lack of respect/manners
    Saying "I love you" when you don't really mean it

    Appearance:

    Bad hygiene
    Muscles freak me out somewhat...I don't know why...
    Last edited by SimplyEccentric; 13-05-2012 at 02:00.
  16. Soph(:'s Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    LOL I love how long everyone's lists are
  17. Soph(:'s Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by redferry)
    The most common argument I hear from right wing people my age for supporting the Tory party is 'well my parents worked hard for their money so why shouldn't they keep it' and 'well I will be in the earning bracket for tax cuts to benefit me when I graduate'. Just no.
    Quite a true quote though. If you work hard you recieve
  18. Soph(:'s Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by Dee Leigh)
    Turn On
    Personality
    Good sense of humour and funny
    Intelligence
    Can remain positive most of the time
    Caring
    Ambitious
    Assertive
    Honest
    Trustworthy
    Good manners
    Organised
    Gives me space when I need it
    Spontaneous
    Open-minded
    Comforting
    Considerate
    Emotional depth
    Confidence
    Self-esteem
    Listens to what you have to say
    Respectful
    Calm
    Kind
    Gentle
    Humble
    Gentleman-like
    Loving
    Appearance
    Stubble
    Bit muscly
    Taller than me
    Looks fit and healthy
    Dark hair
    Handsome
    Great smile
    Takes a bit of pride in appearance

    Turn Off
    Personality
    Arrogance
    Ignorance
    Negativity
    Always miserable
    Toxic
    Miserable 24/7
    Nasty
    Mean
    No morals
    Condescending
    Clingy
    Overprotective/controlling/oppressive
    Aggressive
    Authoritarian
    Narrow-minded
    Bad habits
    Racist
    Passive
    Always making negative comments about EVERY SINGLE THING (especially when it's towards you)
    Putting me/others down
    Sexist
    No sense of humour
    Rude
    Violent - TOTAL NO NO
    Disrespectful
    CHEATER
    Nit-picky
    Expecting me to be something/someone I'm not
    Fake
    Not valuing my opinion
    Ignoring me
    Inconsiderate
    Showing conditional love or unloving
    Appearance
    Fake tan
    Smelly
    Overweight
    Too skinny
    Messy hair
    Dirty clothes
    Bad hygiene
    Dirty
    Bad teeth
    Bad nails
    Monobrow
    Bad breath
    Lack of pride in appearance
    Easy to please haha
  19. Spontogical's Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by Soph(:)
    Quite a true quote though. If you work hard you recieve
    :no: If you work smart, you receive.
  20. redferry's Avatar
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    Re: What are your biggest Turn Ons and Turn Offs?
    (Original post by Soph(:)
    Quite a true quote though. If you work hard you recieve
    Oh because someone working for minimum wage their whole lives doesn't work hard at all. The amount of effort you put into your job does not correlate with annual earnings I am afraid, and anyone that thinks otherwise is frankly stupid.
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