The most common deal breakers people cite include smoking, drug use, financial troubles, infidelity and not wanting children. While those traits relate to major lifestyle choices, other deal breakers could seem futile to some — such as hair color or taste in films — but be critical to the individual.

What is a deal breaker in a relationship?

Getty Images. Deal-breakers in relationships are the things that will cause you to call it quits — no matter how long youve been together. Some common deal-breakers include a partners stance on having children, a lack of responsibility with money, or a lack of ambition.