17 Biggest Turn-Offs For Guys: How to Stop Pushing Men Away?

Do you have trouble attracting and keeping men interested in you?

Or maybe a lot of guys do find you attractive initially but later lose their interest and move on to someone else?

If it sounds like you, you may be doing something that pushes guys away without you even noticing it.

Today we will take a look at some things that are major turn-offs for most men.

Everyone is different and there are exceptions but in general, the things that we will cover apply to most guys.

So let’s dive in and see what you can do to make guys stick around.

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Things Women Do That Turn Guys Off

1. Unhealthy Jealousy

It might be cute to be a little jealous but if you go too far you will scare a lot of men away.

Even if he’s your boyfriend or husband, there are will be occasions when he will need to interact with other attractive women either at work or in other social settings.

If he is not doing anything that can be considered cheating, don’t complain or tell him that he is not allowed to talk to other women.

When he is going out with friends, don’t expect him to text you every half an hour to update you on what he is up to. Let him enjoy his time with his buddies.

Thinking that every other woman is trying to steal your men will only make you feel miserable and will hurt your relationship.

Guys are often turned off by women that get jealous and don’t trust them.

If you can’t trust your boyfriend, then how can he trust you?

2. Poor Hygiene

This is a big one. If you’re on a date, you want to smell good. This means showering and putting on deodorant and cologne.

Don’t forget about your breath. Brush your teeth and use mouth wash or at least chew some gum.

Many men are also turned off by women with excessive body hair.

3. Being Too Possessive

Women that are jealous or possessive are usually insecure either because they never had luck with men before or had bad dating experiences.

If you act too possessive by expecting your man to tell you about every place he goes to and everyone he talks to especially at the begging of a relationship, he will likely end up breaking up with you sooner or later.

There is nothing attractive about being too controlling.

4. Being Passive and Indecisive

Don’t make a guy do all the first steps or otherwise he might assume that you are not into him.

If you want to chat, don’t wait for him to message you and instead message him yourself.

This will show him that you are confident and not afraid to take things into your own hands when needed.

Some women make the mistake of telling guys that they are not interested or not sure and then get surprised when men stop pursuing them.

Acting hard to get or playing mind games are usually not the most effective ways to keep men interested in you.

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5. Discussing Previous Partners

Unless he is asking you about your exes don’t mention them.

Most guys get turned off when the woman starts to talk about her previous partners especially if she dated a lot of men.

Never mention how good, rich or good-looking your ex was to your boyfriend.

6. Being Needy or Clingy

If you can’t go anywhere without your boyfriend, it’s pretty unattractive. Most men prefer women that know how to be independent.

If your entire relationship revolves around your boyfriend, it’s not healthy.

Don’t text or call him all the time especially if you just started dating. Give him some space.

Another big NO is expecting him to reply to your messages right away.

If you can’t go an hour without a text message or phone call, you’re way too needy.

7. Being Rude

Being rude while you are around guys can be a huge turn off even if it is just to your waitress or bartender. The same goes for being too loud and obnoxious.

Let your server do their job and don’t give him (or her) crap for not bringing you your food quick enough.

If you do end up doing something that can be considered rude, always apologize to show that you know how to handle yourself in public.

8. Being Too Materialistic

Everyone likes gifts but if you always expect your boyfriend to buy things for you without giving anything back it will make him wonder if you are just using him for his money.

Whenever he pays for dinner, always offer to pay to show him that you don’t expect him to take care of every bill.

9. Telling Guys What to Do

If you always insist on doing everything your way, it can be turn off for many men. Try to compromise and let the guy do things his way every once in a while.

Guys love a woman who knows what she wants. But if you’re constantly telling him what to do, he will likely leave.

Many guys subconsciously want to feel like they are in charge so let him be and this will make him feel even more attracted to you.

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10. Being Too Emotional

He loves you, but he needs to be able to hang with his friends or get drinks with his coworkers every once in a while without you crying about it.

He doesn’t want to come home to a stressful relationship, he wants to come home to his mature loving girlfriend or wife.

Try to avoid creating unnecessary drama even if it is just to get him to pay more attention to you.

11. Not Being Able to Handle a Few Drinks

If you agreed to have a few drinks with a guy, make sure you can handle them without causing a scene or making a fool of yourself.

12. Too Much Perfume or Makeup

Wearing a little makeup and perfume can be very attractive but if you overdo it can be a turn-off.

13. Faking or Lying

There are many ways that some women come across as fake.

This can be anything from lying about being in love with a guy to hiding your true intentions.

If you are looking for a serious relationship, don’t tell the guy that you don’t want any commitment and then complain when he is not texting you back.

The same goes for treating him as your friend with benefits but lying and telling him that you love him and want something more just to make him stay.

14. Not Being Able to Carry On a Conversation

Prolonged silences can make conversations really awkward and boring and no one wants to be around boring people.

15. Being Pessimistic

We all get sad and upset every once in a while but if you are constantly being negative and pessimistic around guys, they will try to avoid you.

People, in general, prefer to be around someone who makes them feel good instead of dragging them down.

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16. Acting Like He Doesn’t Deserve You

If you are always telling your guy that he is lucky to have you or you are too good for him, he will lose interest in you pretty fast.

Why would he stick around someone who is always dragging him down?

It is okay to act like a princess every once in a while but remember that there is a big difference between being a princess and being a spoiled brat.

17. Always Sitting On Your Phone

If you’re waiting for a call or text from your best friend because she is in trouble, it is fine. But if you’re texting every five seconds, it’s annoying.

Leave your Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat alone while you are on a date with a guy.

Otherwise, he might think that you are bored and not interested in him.

When you are together you should be enjoying your time with him instead of talking to someone who is not even there.

Why meet a guy in the first place if you prefer to chat on your phone with someone else instead?

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