When you are in a new relationship, you can get so wrapped up in the excitement of your new romance that you can easily lose sight of what’s best and healthy for you. Before entering into a committed relationship, it’s essential to get to know yourself first in every possible way, so you’ll avoid expecting too much from the other person. After all, you are the one responsible for your own happiness, not your significant other. On the other hand, if you always wear your rose-colored glasses and you are not paying attention to these red flags, you could realize that you are in fact in a relationship not with the man or woman of your dreams, but with the partner of your nightmares. Here are 7 relationship flags that you should never ignore:
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1. Lack of Communication
Does your partner have difficulties in talking about their issues or expressing their feelings? It’s important to be open and honest if you want your relationship to work. One of the red flags that you should pay attention to is the way in which your significant other is communicating. Do they often distance themselves emotionally or do they leave you hanging so that you have to deal with a situation on your own?
2. Irresponsibility
There are some people who, no matter how old they are, always seem to have trouble mastering basic life skills like managing their finances, taking care of themselves or holding onto a job. These people may still be working on growing up, so if you are looking for a mature and responsible individual with whom you can start a family, you should prepare yourself to wait a while if you decide to stay in that relationship.
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3. Lack of Trust
If you want your relationship to work, then you need to be able to trust your partner. You cannot have a healthy relationship without honesty. If your partner seems to always be up to no good, then they might probably be. If they show signs of secretive behavior or excessive lying, then you should be wondering if you’ll ever be able to connect with them on a more intimate level.
4. Anger
Does your partner get angry very quickly? Do they yell or throw things? Everyone gets angry sometimes, but the severity and the frequency of your partner’s angry reactions should help you realize if they are really the person you want in your life.
5. Controlling Behavior
No one has the right to tell you how to dress, whom to be friends with or, basically, what to do every day. Controlling partners might often make you choose them over other significant people in your life as an act of “love.” Yet, the problem with controlling people is that when they don’t get their way, anger and abuse easily follow.
6. Poor Conflict Resolution Skills
Is your partner always blaming you for everything that goes wrong in your relationship? Do they ever apologize for their mistakes? Do they even realize when they do a mistake? Don’t be a doormat in your relationship and don’t let your partner wipe their dirty feet on you!
7. Feeling Insecure in Your Relationship
Do you often feel like you don’t know where you stand in your relationship? Do you and your partner have common goals or plans? Do you feel safe or loved in the arms of your partner? Do you work on strengthening your connection and increasing the intimacy, or do you tend to neglect your relationship?
There are a few red flags that you should pay attention to when you start a new relationship because they might save you from a lot of heartache later. What other relationship red flags should people never ignore? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
Sources:
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psychologytoday.com
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Comments
Sadie: A lot of this like trust issues and neglect is what I'm going through but we can't physically leave each other
peony: Yes dont tell people what to. He or she your partner not your child.
Steph5: I was unfortunately in a bad relationship with most of these characteristics. Although I've gotten out of it, it still hurts to be disrespected like that :(
Lateesha: It hurts to see this and realize it's happening.
A: These are all true. If you are in a harmful relationship, do all you can to get out of it.
M3g: It is said that ,"growing older is mandatory & growing up is optional." There will always be people with,"Peter Pan Syndrome."
Classy_nzuri: Just got out of a bad relationship and everything is problems we've had.
peony: Typos yes don't tell people what to do. He or she is your partner not to ur child.
Niná: Feeling pressured
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