ICK FILES: AN A TO Z OF THE BIGGEST DATING TURNOFFS (HB)

It’s the moment when a potential romantic partner does or says something that immediately becomes an instant turnoff. When that happens, you've caught the ick. And you’re not alone. This is an A-Z of over 175 real-life cases of some of the most attraction-killing behaviour out there. Prime offences include refusing to eat polenta because it sounds too much like “placenta”, owning 30 stuffed animals and kissing each one of them goodnight, getting your mum to cut your fingernails, and a guy who ‘doesn’t really believe in’ brushing his teeth. These dating rock bottoms present you with the best type of second-hand embarrassment.