When it comes to dating, everybody has a list of green flags. You want somebody funny, loyal, independent, financially responsible, and maybe a little adventurous.

Sounds perfect, right? Well, sometimes those attractive personality traits come with a little fine print.

Someone on social media asked: "What's a personality trait you find attractive in theory, but can't actually tolerate in a full-on relationship?"

And the answers are a pretty good reminder that sometimes the things you love about somebody at first can drive you absolutely nuts six months later.

Here are eight examples:

1. The sarcastic comedian.
A little sarcasm can be hilarious. But when every serious conversation turns into a comedy routine, it gets old. Eventually, you don't want a punchline. You want an actual answer. There's only so many times you can hear "Well, aren't you a ray of sunshine?" before you start considering separate bedrooms.

2. The super-frugal partner.
Being responsible with money is attractive. Having somebody question a $4 coffee like you're trying to purchase the Mackinac Bridge is another story. There's saving money, and then there's splitting a dinner bill down to the last pickle.

3. The nonchalant personality.
At first, somebody who's laid-back and doesn't sweat the small stuff seems great. But then they're nonchalant about EVERYTHING. You could tell them a meteor is heading toward Michigan and they'd respond, "Well, that's unfortunate."

4. The ride-or-die loyalist.
Loyalty is important, but there's a difference between having your back and defending you when you're clearly wrong. If you back into somebody's car at Meijer, your partner shouldn't automatically blame the shopping cart.

5. The tough guy or girl with a soft spot.
It's romantic when somebody seems tough to the rest of the world but sweet to you. Until you realize they're rude to waitresses, impatient with cashiers, and yell at people who take too long at the Tim Hortons drive-thru. Eventually, that sweetness might wear off when you're the one they're snapping at.

6. The extremely independent partner.
Independence is attractive. Nobody wants a partner who needs help figuring out how to operate a microwave. But there's a point where independent turns into completely disconnected. You could disappear for three days and they'd probably just assume you went up north for the weekend.

7. The artsy dreamer.
Creative, spontaneous, and full of big ideas sounds wonderful. Until you realize they have absolutely no concept of time. Dinner reservations are at 6, but they're still painting something, looking for their keys, or explaining a dream they had Tuesday night. Meanwhile, you're sitting in the parking lot wondering if you'll ever eat.

8. The high-energy romantic.
A passionate relationship sounds exciting, but eventually there are nights when you just want to put on sweatpants, order pizza, and watch television. Not every evening needs to feel like the season finale of a romantic drama.

THE BOTTOM LINE:

Dating is funny because sometimes the qualities that attract us to somebody are the exact same qualities that eventually drive us crazy.

A sarcastic person is funny until nothing is serious. A frugal person is responsible until they start auditing your Taco Bell order. And somebody who's super laid-back is relaxing until you realize they're not going to help you make a single decision.

Here in Michigan, we already deal with unpredictable weather, potholes, construction season, and people who forget how to drive the second it snows.

Maybe our relationships could use a little less drama, too!

Source: BuzzFeed