When we talk to anyone about some of their biggest pet peeves that they try to avoid in a potential partner, being high maintenance is always near the top. It just seems that no one ever wants to deal with someone that demanding and needy. They might be incredibly attractive to you, they might be really funny, and they might also be great in bed. But none of that seems to matter if the person also happens to be extremely high maintenance. And that's exactly why we're constantly being asked for advice on how to avoid high maintenance singles on dating apps. No one wants to deal with that kind of person.

It doesn't seem to matter what kind of relationship you are hoping to have with the person. Just friends, hooking up, casual, and especially long term. High maintenance people are not easy to get along with! And we apologize if you happen to be someone who considers themselves high maintenance, but you should realize how frustrating it can be trying to maintain some form of a relationship with you. And while it might not be easy to notice the tell-tale signs of a high maintenance person, the signs are definitely there.

Lucky for all of our readers, the team here at EzHookups.com is well experienced in sensing these signs. Keep reading to learn more about the different kinds of signs and how to spot them. Hopefully, by the time you've finished reading, you'll also be an expert at avoiding high maintenance singles on dating apps.

It should come as no surprise that we love dating apps, we really do. They have managed to make the dating and hookup scene a totally different experience than it was five or ten years ago. Instead of going from bar to bar hoping that fate matches you up with the kind of person you were looking for, you can browse through hundreds of other potential matches in minutes. And without ever stepping foot inside some random bar. But with all the good they have done, there is a downside to all the dating apps we have grown to love. Because of the digital nature of dating apps, it's extremely difficult to know who a person really is just be looking at their app profile. You basically have to decide what kind of person they are off of a short bio they write, a couple of pictures they pick, and a social media feed if they chose to share it.

We know from our own experiences with dating apps, that this overall lack of information about a person can lead to a lot of mismatches. Seriously, if you can name one thing that is more awkward than seeing a match for the first time and instantly regretting it, we'd like to hear it. And of course, the worst type of person to be mismatched with is a high maintenance one. Luckily we are here to share some of our hard-earned knowledge with all of you.

When discussing signs of high maintenance singles, the first thing you should look at is the bio. Often times, the potential match will give you more than a few clues about their true personality and hopefully give you enough of a warning to avoid them at all costs. When reading their bio do you notice anything strange? You're looking for signs that they are demanding, hard to please, needy, and often times just plain difficult. Does their list of favorite things include really expensive or exotic things? Wines that must come from the south of France, or only clothes bought from expensive boutique shops? You might also notice if they list activities and hobbies that would indicate they are high maintenance. Do their hobbies and favorite activities all revolve around expensive and extravagant events and destinations?

Basically, you are looking for anything in their bio that would be unrealistic for a normal person to enjoy. Aside from favorite things and hobbies, you are also looking for someone who seems very picky about what they are looking for. If their list of attributes in a preferred partner or relationship goals is more than a couple of points long, chances are they are way too needy or hard to please. And that means you probably need to keep your distance or at least approach with caution. The last thing you want to do is start a relationship with someone who you can never please. You'll be very unhappy, and your bank account will be especially unhappy

Some people believe that you can tell a person's personality just by looking at their face. And while we're not exactly discrediting that theory, we don't really believe it to be entirely true. We know plenty of people who have an angry or stern demeanor but are incredibly happy and pleasant people to be around. And we definitely know more than a few people who look bright and cheerful in their pictures but are absolute nightmares to be friends with. So, do your best to ignore physical features when looking at a person's profile pictures. It's also important to remember that the person is hand picking these pictures for their profile. Presumably, they are the best pictures of themselves that they have access too, and most people will put a lot of effort into using their profile pictures to showcase their personality and lifestyle as well as their looks. So be on the lookout for what they are wearing, or where they are in their pictures. Similar to their bio, if they are wearing expensive and exotic clothing and jewelry in their pictures or only showing pictures where they are in fancy and exotic locations chances are they are probably high maintenance. Also look at how they are acting in their pictures. Does it look like they make sure they are the most important person in every picture? Are they front and center no matter what kind of picture is being taken? Or maybe they are always wearing the loudest and flashiest clothing and accessories in their profile pictures. If they are only choosing profile pictures where they are always the most important person in the shot, chances are they will demand to be the center of attention in your relationship as well.

Because dating app profile pictures are chosen by the person themselves, they can do their best to hide any negative traits they might have. Including a needy personality. But their social media accounts are often way less controlled and can give you an entirely different view of the person and their lifestyle. Now, not all apps give you access to a person's social media profiles and we are definitely not suggesting you go full creepy detective and lurk around for their profiles. But if, or when, you get to check out one of their feeds you'll be able to determine even more than you could off their bio and profile pictures alone. You are still looking for the same signs as before, but you can also be on the lookout for how often they are going out or what kind of people they are spending time with. Are they going out to expensive bars and clubs every night of the week? How often are they taking pictures of new clothes or accessories? Are all their pictures selfies? These are the kind of things you can look for in a person's social feeds. Definitely be on the lookout for how many pictures of themselves they have compared to pictures of their friends or things they find interesting. Are they visiting cool places and spending time with cool people, but only taking pictures of themselves in those places? That's not a good sign if you are trying to avoid a high maintenance person.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you might not be able to tell how needy and demanding a person is based on their dating app profile. Even when looking at a combination of their bio, profile pictures, and social feeds. This could be because they are very skilled at hiding their personality or they don't reveal everything about themselves online. Or maybe you were just distracted and ignored some of our previous signs and advice. In either case, you now find yourself out on a date with this person. Or maybe even in some level of relationship. How do you end things with this person now that you for sure know about their high maintenance lifestyle and personality? You don't want to be a jerk when ending things, not even the most demanding and needy person deserves to be treated like that. But you want to make sure they understand that you don't want to see them again or continue seeing them. If you aren't able to clearly get that point across to them, their personality might have them seeking your time and attention after you tried to end things. And that is not a good situation to be in at all. In our opinion, the best way to get out of a relationship with someone like this is to avoid getting into one in the first place. But if you do find yourself needing to end things, just make sure you do so very clearly and in a respectable manner.

Before we finish up here we wanted to take a moment and clear somethings up. We've been saying a lot of pretty negative things about people that you potentially haven't even met yet and we want to make sure all our readers know that we don't believe in judging a book by its cover. While we believe the signs we've listed are pretty good indicators of how demanding a person can be, there is a lot more to a person then what's in their profile. And that's just another unfortunate downside to dating apps. With an entire person's personality and lifestyle condensed to a couple of pictures and a few paragraphs of text, you sometimes get the wrong first impression of someone. And when you think they are needy and high maintenance they could actually be really amazing people. It's up to you if you want to give your potential matches the benefit of the doubt and see how they really are in person. Or maybe you aren't looking for anything serious and don't mind dealing with someone who is a little more demanding then you'd normally like. Chances are, you might like high maintenance partners and that's the kind of person you are looking for. Whatever the case is, the choice of what to do with your relationships is always going to be yours. Don't let our advice prevent you from meeting an amazing person, or keep you from getting to know someone. You might actually like who the person is, despite all the signs pointing to them being high maintenance. For our readers who know for certain that they definitely want to avoid a high maintenance person, we hope our advice will be of great use to you while you search for your next perfect match on your favorite dating apps. Make sure you check their bio, profile pictures, and social media profiles for all of our key indicators. And if you don't find out how high maintenance your match is until it's too late, make sure you end things clearly and without being a jerk. Happy matching!

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