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If a man on a dating profile writes that he wants "no drama", what does he generally mean by it?

I've seen this often. I am thinking it can mean widely different things?

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  1. EpoxyMonoxide - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by EpoxyMonoxide Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:11AM

    I always take it to mean "don't be like my crazy *** ex"

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  2. wingsgirl - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by wingsgirl Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:13AM

    wonderful!

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  3. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:15AM

    So it could possibly mean that he is still dragging some old baggage about his ex into the relationship?

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  4. ChipmunkErnie - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by ChipmunkErnie Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:13AM

    I guess it means he doesn't want to date women.

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  5. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:15AM

    Yes...we do tend to be on the dramatic side. But I'm thinking it's because a lot of men equate having emotions with drama.

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  6. ChipmunkErnie - 61-65 years old - male

    Reply by ChipmunkErnie Jun 1st, 2012 at 10:43AM

    I was just teasing. ;)

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  7. blackarcher - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by blackarcher Jun 1st, 2012 at 12:06PM

    I only know what I'd mean if I said it, or if one one of my male friends said it.....To us it means someone who blows all of life's problems way out of proportion; acts as if only their problems matter; gets all pissy if you don't immediately put your life on hold to respond to, and solve, every crisis they have; and who's over-inflated sense of self importance, insecurities, lack of self confidence and self esteem constantly causes issues with pretty much everyone else in their life and yours.

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  8. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 7:14PM

    When I use the word "drama", this is what I tend to mean as well....the diva type or the teenage girl type. Or, in a man, the one who needs to be the center of attention and is constantly playing for every woman in his vicinity. I guess I see it as any over the top type of emotion. It's only recently that I've realized that so many refer to normal reactions as "drama".

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  9. blackarcher - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by blackarcher Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:54PM

    Your interpretation is very close to what I was trying to convey. However, Its not been my experience that people see normal reactions as drama.

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  10. atadir - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by atadir Jun 1st, 2012 at 11:23AM

    he wants a girl who will behave like a guy

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  11. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 7:11PM

    More and more, I'm beginning to realize that's true. It's either that, or one who behaves like a child. Don't men want women any more?

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  12. atadir - 51-55 years old - male

    Reply by atadir Jun 1st, 2012 at 11:41PM

    your question invites one specific answer...so, just for the sake of glibness and argument, perhaps they don't want modern women

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  13. Callalilly - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by Callalilly Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:36AM

    He wants no attachment. Meet, greet, and go bang-bang and that's about it.

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  14. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:45AM

    Most of the guys have "seeking marriage" as their status though....that's one reason I was wondering about it. The vast majority are divorced and have kids. Who in that situation has "no drama"? lol

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  15. Iamybgstenemy - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by Iamybgstenemy Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:51AM

    Thats kinda what I was thinking. Just give him what he wants without sharing your dreams, asking questions or having demands of your own.

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  16. onwayout - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by onwayout Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:22AM

    It means he doesn't want to hear about your troubles with your friends, your family, your job, or your life outside of seeing him. He doesn't want to hear about your ticking baby clock or about all the loser boyfriends in your past. He doesn't want you to droll all over him and ask him what color wallpaper he'd like in his new home (with you). He wants to have all the fun, without the commitment. He wants to have fun, and be able to walk away a free man. He doesn't want you to become emotional when you're with him or start crying for any reason. He just wants you to do whatever he wants and not complain or ***** about it. He doesn't want to be bothered with any children that you may have that can interfere with his time with you. He doesn't want to be greeted at the door with sticky fingers and snotty toddlers jumping up and down. He wants you to be sane and normal. He doesn't want a whiner or someone who is going to make him look bad. He doesn't want to hear about your stay in the pysche ward and how everyone thought you were insane. He wants you to be balanced and in control of your life. And he wants his space and wants to know you'll give it to him. So, don't be emotional, or push for any commitment from him, let him take control of that. Be yourself, and if he's worth it, he'll hang around for the long term. He's probably had some bad experiences with dating (but who hasn't).

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  17. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:28AM

    Thanks. I guess that runs the gamut of what all it could mean. To dream the impossible dream.....lol

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  18. Discretepleaser - 36-40 years old

    Posted by Discretepleaser Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:19AM

    He means he already has plenty from his wife or girlfriend, and would like to have a female companion that is just friendly and happy to just know him.

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  19. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:20AM

    That's interesting.

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  20. Iamybgstenemy - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by Iamybgstenemy Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:55AM

    Thats possible. Some people just want part time companionship.

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  21. ExFloridian - 41-45 years old

    Posted by ExFloridian Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:13AM

    It means he tends to get caught up in "drama" and doesn't take responsibility for his share of it.

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  22. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:16AM

    Do you meant drama as in arguments and the like?

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  23. ExFloridian - 41-45 years old

    Reply by ExFloridian Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:33AM

    People use "drama" as a blanket term for any kind of negative interaction. Could be quarrels, could be a lot of other things. Don't like it when he embarrasses you in public? Some guys call that "drama." Some even accuse women of "drama" if she cries because her mother's breast cancer spread to the bone. Sounds jerky? Sure, but it happens. What guys who say "no drama" in personals ads are telling you is that their last relationship was messy. They're telling you they have baggage and that they haven't found a positive way to express the desire for a happier relationship. That said, there *are* people who go from one relationship to another stirring up unnecessary trouble. But if somebody normal dealt with one of those people the normal response would be to put that in the past and seek positive elements in the next romantic partner: the normal person would look for red flags quietly.

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  24. phobicofnodramamen - 51-55 years old

    Posted by phobicofnodramamen Mar 12th, 2013 at 5:23PM

    I agree, however, no drama often means don't bother me with your feelings or the way that you are a different self than me......that is going to upset me in anyway. I usually see men like this, and find them very shallow human beings, who don't know how to communicate well in an intimate way in relationship, and really want the focus on themselves. There are plenty of narcissistic women too. However, I tend to hear men say this the most and would avoid them like the plague. They can be cold, glib and downright cruel with no remorse in their lack of empathy. There are true drama queens who always need attention because of their insecurities. I am not talking about attention seekers here. I am talking about emotions that we all as human beings. A man who says no drama typically has shallow emotions, and expect you to cope with like and for him. I feel sorry for the women who doubt themselves enough not to know to be very careful when dating these types of men.

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  25. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Mar 12th, 2013 at 5:33PM

    I tend to agree with this, and it's one reason I asked the Q. Words aren't always intended how they might sound, and using a phrase like that would mean something totally different to a person who has no empathy. For some people, only THEIR emotions are allowed to be important.

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  26. Fazer - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Fazer Mar 1st, 2013 at 3:56PM

    I think it implies wanting an easy going, no real strings attached kind of relationship. No having to answer to anyone about anything = no drama.

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  27. hippydude1 - 46-50 years old

    Posted by hippydude1 Dec 19th, 2012 at 9:43PM

    Okay you guys (*or ladies I should probably say)...I have read most of the posts on this thread, and I am now going to break it down to the proverbial "Brass Tacks" for you, as I can speak with authority on this subject after having survived two divorces with a couple of extreme Drama Queens, one of which happened quite recently so it is still very fresh in my mind.

    I am making this post for the benefit if anyone desiring to have more genuine clarity on the subject, in the interests of helping to guide others to the shoresvof greater peace, sanity and well-being.

    Now here's the deal.

    First off there is to my knowledge no sane man on earth who wishes his woman to be a sexual robot.

    This concept is created and promoted by drama queens.

    Being stuck in a feelingless rekationship with a woman who simply spreads her legs or bends over at will might seem humorously intreresting at first thought, but in real life, this is compltely ridiculous, and in factual reality can only have originated in the mind of a drama queen.

    What mean really mean when they say "No Drama" is the following list of critical points:
    1. No exaggerated and un-necessary scenes, whether in public or in private.
    2. No baseless or unfounded arguments. There is nothing more trying to a good man's patience than a woman who unceasingly argues with him for no good reason or purpose other than to be venting at him.

    Many women seem to love doing this, and there are even posts in this thread that clearly indicates that there is obviiously a cross-section of women who actually take pride in having the power to do so.

    I will tell you now that this is a losing strategy, and it is a recipe for divorce.

    3. No nagging.

    Ladies, many of you seem to think that by repeating something you feel is important over and over and over and over without end that it will finally get your point accross to your male counterpart.

    Sorry ladies, we men are hopelessly logical, and the only logical thing a man can and will do in this situation is shut you out of his consciousness.

    We also don't take you seriously when you nag us, as what you really need to do if you are really serious about gettibg through to us is to sit us down, hold our hands, look us directly in the eyes and KINDLY state your point.

    Believe me, if you bring us something in such a sincere and loving way...WE WILL GET YOUR POINT, and even better, we might even actually do something about it.

    4. No negativity, hostility or violence in any occasion, under any circumstances, or at any time...period.

    Okay, let's say you caught us looking at some other woman's *** while we happen to be holding your hand while walking with you.

    The standard response which leads to divorce is to create the typical jealous drama queen scene and start getting uptight at us.

    What you should do instead if you really wish to keep your relationship together is immediately put our hand on your ***, look us directly

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  28. kimdrum - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by kimdrum Nov 9th, 2012 at 3:52AM

    baggage from the past, or your mate gets involved and causes problems!

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  29. CrisWeb - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by CrisWeb Jun 1st, 2012 at 10:13AM

    Usually it means to never contact them, and that they'll get at you when nobodies around.

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  30. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 10:29AM

    So these types are more likely to have multiple relationships and to "silo" their women?

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  31. CrisWeb - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by CrisWeb Jun 1st, 2012 at 2:19PM

    I don't know what you mean by "Silo" but, Yeah! your probably right. This question reminds me of a line from "Chris Rocks", "No sex in the champagne room" "If you've been dating a guy for 4 months and you don't know any of his friends, then your not his girl friend."

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  32. Unique4real - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by Unique4real Jun 1st, 2012 at 10:09AM

    That means that he need a shag not a relationship, so discussion will be no question and all what they want is going down under and forget all about talks in general.

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  33. fuglywuggly - 26-30 years old

    Posted by fuglywuggly Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:42AM

    He's looking for a free prostitute.

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  34. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:44AM

    That's the thing....this is a website where most are looking for marriage and are parents already. In their 30s, 40s, and 50s. That's one reason I was asking.

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  35. fuglywuggly - 26-30 years old

    Reply by fuglywuggly Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:48AM

    Men in general, including ones in their 30s 40s and 50s who post on dating sites do not look at the type of dating sites they post on. They do it for one reason and one reason only is for no strings attatched s e x.

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  36. wiseriser - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by wiseriser Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:31AM

    would seem to suggest he's had his fill of Drama Queens in this life, and respectfully requesting that if the reader envisages they may indeed..be a Drama Queen, just walk on by ? lol

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  37. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:36AM

    Do drama queens tend to recognize that they are drama queens? lol

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  38. wiseriser - 51-55 years old - male

    Reply by wiseriser Jun 3rd, 2012 at 6:24AM

    what would life be..without drama vessa ? boring i'd imagine..i bet every one us have had Drama of some kind within our lives ? why even the English Queens werent without Drama ? lol..

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  39. BabzEsq24 - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by BabzEsq24 Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:30AM

    Remember Pig Pen from Peanuts. He's Pig Pen and the dust and particles following him is his drama

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  40. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:37AM

    So....no dust clouds.....check!

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  41. Iamybgstenemy - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by Iamybgstenemy Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:52AM

    Pig Pen wouldn't be Pig Pen without all the dust or particles. So I guess drama is inevitable?

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  42. bsadog - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by bsadog Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:29AM

    He has absolutely no concept of reality.

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  43. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:30AM

    I guess that could be true....if he means by it that the woman is to be some sort of robot.

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  44. guiltybyassociation - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by guiltybyassociation Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:22AM

    It means;

    No women with baggage
    No unstable women, fix your own life problems because I'm not going to do it for you
    No unreasonably jealous types
    No loud-mouthed idiots who cause a scene wherever they go

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  45. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:29AM

    Thanks. That's a bit of what I thought it might mean. Does it mean that this is how they see themselves?

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  46. guiltybyassociation - 31-35 years old - male

    Reply by guiltybyassociation Jun 1st, 2012 at 10:20AM

    From experience, when a guy says "no drama", it usually means he's just tired of games, so I doubt he'll act like that or that he sees himself like this. If anything, it's like saying "We're all adults, so let's please act like it"

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  47. Illiteratetroll - 41-45 years old

    Posted by Illiteratetroll Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:17AM

    I presume it's a gay man who wants a straight acting gay partner.

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  48. Vessa - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by Vessa Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:18AM

    Do you mean a gay man who wants a straight acting lesbian or male seeks male? lol

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  49. Illiteratetroll - 41-45 years old

    Reply by Illiteratetroll Jun 1st, 2012 at 9:19AM

    Male seeks male.

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