[DanaC]

I never said debt was a turn off to me. I just conceded the point that some might find debt a turnoff, whilst offering up a caveat about different kinds of debt.

Personally, couldn't give a flying fuck about it and never have.

But if the quest is for a serious long-term relationship then it's worth thinking about what the other partner might be looking from such a relationship. Stability may well be something many potential partners are looking for, and debt that isn't being dealt with could potentially make someone look less of a stable option.