3 deal-breakers that make someone totally undateable

Dating ain't easy.

Not only is it hard to find the right places to meet people, it's also difficult to distinguish compatibility. That's why it's always a good idea to establish a few deal-breakers for yourself.

Take note of these three red flags, so you know to stay away:

If someone's very "my way or the highway," that's probably a sign you don't need them in your life. 

Stubbornness was an extremely upvoted trait, with one Redditor saying, "If they're so stubborn you can't reason with them. It's so frustrating trying to have conversations with them."

One Redditor defended stubborn people, saying, "If it's something I am very passionate about my brain forgets that there are people with different opinions. It's quite horrible for us as well."  

Though we all get lost in the heat of an argument sometimes, be cautious of someone who never compromises.

If you're career-focused and pretty established, it might be tricky to date someone who is unemployed. You have to ask yourself: Am I down to be someone's cheerleader as they discover their own path? 

Unemployment isn't easy:

One Redditor said their deal-breaker was meeting someone who was unemployed and proud of it: "I once went on a blind date and when I asked what they did, the response was 'Oh. I don't work. I won't do that.' It boiled down to them being lazy and thinking they deserved someone to pay for them." 

If things work for you while your boo is unemployed, that's cool. But if it's an additional stressor on you, it's fair to speak up and let your needs be known. 

One person you might want to actively avoid is the one who's got something negative to say about everything. 

Whether they're whining about dinner plans or putting down life goals you've expressed, the active nagtron will sh*t on everything in their path. Nothing is ever a good idea to them. 

One formerly negative Redditor said:

"As a former negative person, this resonates with me quite heavily. I've definitely come a long way through counseling but looking back I realize I was creating all the negative things I went through solely because of my attitude. Lately, I wake up and tell myself it's going to be a great day, and no matter what happens, I make it so as much as I can. 

I think and hope I'm much less of an emotional drain on those around me now."

While there are always exceptions when it comes to love, these red flags are usually symptoms of people full of negative energy. It's okay to have deal-breakers—you should never settle when it comes to love. Remember that it's probably way healthier and more fun to be single than with someone who tries to bring you down.