What Does "what repels you about relationships" Mean?
Learn what "what repels you about relationships" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
What repels you
It means asking what specifically puts someone off relationships or makes them avoid them.
From The Escort, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker asks what makes the other person dislike or avoid relationships.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a dating or relationship conversation when you want a direct explanation. It can sound a little formal or unusual because repel is less common than dislike or turn off.
Better ways to say it
What repels you about relationships?
What do you dislike about relationships?
What turns you off about relationships?
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