How to Avoid the Icks that People Can't Stand
An “ick” is one of those little habits or behaviors that people find unattractive in a date or romantic partner. Icks are normally not dealbreakers, but they can be if they’re offensive or frequent enough. In this article, we’ll cover all of the most common icks—whether you want to know what turns people off or find out more about what to avoid yourself. Keep in mind that many of these are fairly subjective and may even be stereotypical—we just rounded up the most common icks that people report as turn-offs. Common Icks Download Article Poor grooming and hygiene Few people want to be with someone who doesn’t put in the basic effort to take care of themselves. Things like clogged pores, greasy hair, and body odor give people the ickiest of icks. [1] To avoid this ick, just do the basics! Brush your teeth, take regular showers, wear deodorant, and wear clean, fresh clothes. Fellas, step it up a little by getting some decent cologne and styling your hair . The extr...