What Is Your Deal Breaker?

Summary

The article reflects on personal deal-breakers in relationships or interactions, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and respect.

Abstract

The piece titled "What Is Your Deal Breaker?" opens with a quote by Ritu Gatourey, stressing the significance of boundaries in earning respect. It presents a series of potential deal-breakers such as dishonesty, narcissism, stinginess, lack of principles, hypocrisy, pride, selfishness, laziness, lousiness, bossiness, boastfulness, cowardice, and obnoxiousness. The author invites readers to consider their own personal deal-breakers, suggesting that these qualities can severely impact relationships and personal interactions. The article is accompanied by a photograph from Unsplash and links to related stories, including "The Real Tales of an Intern Part 5" and "Traveling During This Pandemic Was No Joke," which provide additional context on the importance of self-awareness and the challenges of navigating contemporary issues like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinions

The author implies that a lack of boundaries is directly linked to a lack of respect in relationships.
Various negative traits such as narcissism, stinginess, and hypocrisy are presented as potential deal-breakers, suggesting these qualities are detrimental to healthy interactions.
The repetition of the question "What is your deal-breaker?" reinforces the idea that identifying these boundaries is crucial for personal well-being.
By including quotes from other works, the author subtly connects the theme of personal boundaries to broader societal and ethical considerations.

What Is Your Deal Breaker?

“A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.” — Ritu Gatourey

The Real Tales of an Intern Part 5

“Always ask yourself: “What will happen if I say nothing?” ― Kamand Kojouri

Traveling During This Pandemic Was No Joke

“With COVID-19, we’ve made it to the life raft. Dryland is far away” — Marc Lipsitch