Think your hobby is harmless? Think again. A revealing new survey has uncovered the pastimes that could be sabotaging your love life before it even begins.
The Dealbreaker List
According to research, these are the hobbies that make potential partners swipe left:
- Video gaming tops the list for both genders
- Collecting memorabilia raises eyebrows
- Extreme sports seen as too risky
- Taxidermy makes many uncomfortable
- Cosplay divides opinions
Gender Differences
While some hobbies are universally unpopular, the survey found notable differences between what men and women find unattractive:
"Women tend to judge gaming more harshly than men," explains relationship psychologist Dr. Emma Stevens. "While men are more likely to be put off by what they see as 'high maintenance' hobbies like designer shopping."
Why Hobbies Matter
Your free-time activities reveal more than you might think:
- They indicate how you spend your disposable income
- They suggest personality traits and values
- They show how much 'me time' you might need
- They can signal compatibility with family life
As dating coach Mark Thompson warns: "In today's competitive dating market, even your hobbies are being scrutinised. It's worth considering what message yours are sending."
