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DEAL BREAKERS
We’ve all compromised at one point or another for the sake
of love, but there are things that are just not negotiable in
order to have a healthy relationship. We asked women around
St. Louis to share their deal breakers.
“A huge ‘deal breaker’ for me is lack of trust.
When you distrust your partner, you begin
disrespecting their privacy. Searching through
their phone, email, and social media only
causes a toxic environment. If you have to
seek out ‘evidence’ and check up on someone
to feel comfortable in a relationship, then that
is not a relationship you should be in.”
– Katie Kierney. Professional model and radio
host. Miss Missouri 2012.
“A deal breaker for me would have to be
an abusive relationship, whether physical or mental. Life is too short. If you
can't be a positive light in my life, you
must keep moving.” – Blu Bolden. Music
industry executive.
"My relationship ‘deal breaker’ with
either men or women, are people who
lie. I hold myself to a high level of
personal integrity and truth. I believe
it sets the stage for moral honesty.
Key ingredients for longevity and
trust in any relationship, be it personal or business."
– Lynette Trares. Licensed permanent cosmetics practitioner.
"A man who is not understanding of
the dedication I have to my career is
a real deal breaker. I am passionate
about what I do, so I look for someone who appreciates that about me,
and wants to see me grow as well."
- Rhonda Shrum. Marketing director
at a cosmetic surgery center.
We asked the guys what they consider deal breakers.
The responses weren’t all that different.
“Being controlling and being insecure is a deal breaker because the irrational questions come, and they come from a
place of insecurity, and this breaks up a relationship.”
- Neal Richardson. Project manager associate at a major bank.
"I can deal with a lot of things in a relationship, but the ultimate deal breaker for me is lying. Trust is
hard to build because it takes time, and a simple lie can wreck a relationship in a matter of seconds."
- Rafeeq Warfield, Personal trainer at a Clayton gym.
We want to hear from you. What are your deal breakers? Send your response with or without your photo
to [email protected]. We will share your response on our website, gazellestl.com.
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“I believe a deal breaker is cattiness. It
is a very unappealing quality, usually
brought on by jealousy. These days it
seems we mistake this for entertainment.” – Brian Delahunt. District manager at a medical devices company.
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