12 Things A Woman Does That Make A Man Lose Interest

If she does these things, he’ll lose interest.

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We all have individual turn-offs (and turn-ons, for that matter), but there are certain traits and behaviors that will make just about any guy lose interest in a woman and walk away.

1. When she lacks integrity.

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A huge turn-off for a lot of men is a woman who lacks integrity. Is she rude towards wait staff when you go out to eat? Has she knowingly manipulated others without a shred of regret? If she shows that she has the decency of a greased eel, interest will wane.

2. When she plays the field dishonestly.

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It’s understandable if she has other potential suitors during the early stages of dating. What isn’t okay is if she’s not transparent about other interests, or if she is having intimate interactions (via text or in person) behind a guy’s back once things become serious.

3. When she insists that he pay for everything.

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Just about any man will lose interest in a woman who treats him like a walking wallet. This is especially true if she makes more than he does but still expects the “princess treatment”, or

behaves as though the money he makes is “theirs” but her paycheque is her own.

4. When she has conflicting expectations.

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Some women want a man who’s physically fit and strong, but then get upset when he’s always hitting the gym instead of being home with her. Similarly, they may want more spending money for various home needs but get mad about him working overtime. Pick a lane and stick to it.

5. When she sets unrealistic, one-sided expectations.

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She may insist that he needs to be “all the things” that she dreams of in a partner, but in contrast, she should be accepted exactly as she is. Alternatively, she may give him a to-do list of chores that she wants him to do but gets offended if he does the same.

6. When she takes him for granted.

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Treating her man like a piece of furniture that exists for her benefit and never reciprocating, like getting foot massages from him but never offering back rubs. The same goes for not putting effort into spending time together because she’s phone scrolling, or never thanking him for the things he does.

7. When she focuses solely on very shallow or trivial things.

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If she’s placing more attention on celebrity gossip or shallow things that honestly don’t matter than things of substance, he’s likely going to lose interest. There aren’t many men out there who really want to hear about which famous person is getting divorced, nor do they care about potential throw cushion options.

8. When she constantly complains about her own life, but never does anything about it.

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What you’re not changing, you’re choosing. If she’s constantly griping about things she doesn’t like in her life, but then finding excuses as to why she isn’t doing anything to change what she’s griping about, he’s likely going to get frustrated to the point of wanting to end the annoyance permanently.

9. When she micromanages/nags him.

Nobody wants to spend much time with a woman who’s always a source of conflict rather than peace. If she’s nitpicking about the toilet paper being hung the wrong way on the roller and insisting that he does various chores on her schedule, he’s going to check out and lose interest.

10. When she gives him the silent treatment as perceived punishment.

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This is a juvenile response to conflict and isn’t one that many men find endearing. If there’s an issue between you, work together to solve it and then find a way to move forward. Giving the silent treatment or cold shoulder will simply encourage him to detach and walk away.

11. When she is excessively critical of him.

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If a man is constantly being told that everything he does is wrong, that he’s incompetent, and that he generally isn’t “enough”, why would he have any incentive to be “more” in order to suit that other person’s wants and expectations? Especially if she’s in no position to be critical towards anyone else.

12. When she neglects her appearance but still wants the same level of affection.

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Many women get upset that they aren’t desired the same way they were at the beginning of a relationship. However, they sometimes overlook the importance of putting effort into looking or behaving the way they did when things were new. Natural aging and body changes aside, nobody should be forced to fake attraction they aren’t feeling anymore due to their partner’s falling standards.