THIS is what turns your man off

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“A lack of communication – there’s nothing like talking about work over dinner or cuddling on the sofa whispering sweet nothings.” – Erik Elzinga, 26, shipping technical analyst

“If my partner calls me three times a day because she’s bored at the office, the deal is off.” – Tan Kai-Chin, 32, quality control supervisor

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“All things can be forgiven, but if she is not faithful to me, that’s as good as putting on her life jacket and jumping ship – or maybe I’ll push her overboard.” – Khaled Talib, 45, PR consultant

“I absolutely couldn’t be with a control freak because I value my freedom a lot.” – Sim Lye Kah, 33, project manager

“I can’t be in a serious relationship with a girl who doesn’t have a mind of her own. I want someone who knows what she wants.” – Andy Choi, 26, product manager

“I couldn’t date a flirtatious party animal who likes clubs because I prefer quiet conversations in a bar.” – Gabriel Zheng, 30, advertising consultant

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This story was originally published in the November 2010 issue of Her World. 

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