27 Dating ‘Icks’ That Made Someone Lose Interest

A single action that sends every drop of romantic interest you had for someone draining from your soul with the violence of an airplane toilet flush is commonly referred to these days as “the ick.” I’ve got mixed thoughts on the idea, since I don’t think there’s many people out there that don’t have at least one ick-worthy tic, some are just better at hiding it. I think if the last generation had gotten the ick, half of our parents wouldn’t be together. Your mom just learned to tune out the fact your dad says “yum” after a sip of wine.
Regardless, there are one-off occurrences worth breaking up over. Some, because they gave you a horrible insight into your until-then loved one’s darker thoughts. Some, for the literal safety of everyone involved.
Below, Redditors share the things that brought their racing hearts to an immediate standstill. Try to avoid doing them yourself, but if any of these seem like something you’d do? Maybe start with therapy.


























