The topic of relationship deal breakers tends to be a pretty contentious one. Some people are either passionate proponents of dating non-negotiables, while others find them to be arbitrary rules that stand in the way of true connection. But when we talk about deal breakers, what we’re really talking about is boundaries.

Deal breakers are behaviors, values, and/or characteristics of a potential long term partner that you fundamentally disagree with. Deal breakers are useful tools to prevent potential unhealthy behaviors, unbalanced relationship roles, or potentially dangerous situations in your relationship. Discussing your dating deal breakers is the first round in vetting out any deviations from you values and intended lifestyles and will bring you and your potential partner closer if your preferences are align.

Cultivating a healthy connection requires ongoing communication and compromise from both partners throughout the relationship. Start your relationship on a healthy path by discussing your expectations, boundaries, and deal breakers from the start. We all bring our own past experiences, points of view, and desires for our futures into our relationships. Being open and honest from the first date about what you will and won’t tolerate can help to alleviate any negative behaviors before they become entrenched and difficult to change. When you begin a new relationship with authenticity, you set honesty as an expectation for the future of the relationship.

Join AJ & Purp as they discuss deal breakers and non negotiables. 

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