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The Five Unavoidable Red Flags

By: Sara Musfeldt

In hindsight it's easy to say that your ex was a jerk, an abuser, or a cheater. I know because I've done this at least 18 times.

The reality is that because we liked the guy we justified the red flag so much so that it became more pink than red. That may be OK to do sometimes, but be honest with yourself. If, in fact, the flag is very red, then don't ignore it and get out before it's too late. Here are five examples of red flags:

1. Rough housing. He's no good if he twists an arm or grabs or pushes too hard. Even if he's playing around, a respectful person won't hurt his or her partner.

2. The "Who's that guy?" syndrome. Everyone has insecurities so a little jealousy can be normal in a relationship. But you should know the difference between a little jealous and a lot jealous. If he gives you 20 questions every day, if he accuses you of things that are untrue, if he puts you down and calls you names, then he's way too insecure. And the bad news is that he won't get better. It's just the beginning and he WILL get worse.

3. Listen to your friends. Your family and friends want what is best for you. They love you. Although there are always exceptions to this rule, at least consider what those close to you have to say about your boyfriend. Since they only want you to be happy, there is probably a good reason for their feelings.

4. What happened to the things you used to do? It's natural to fall in love and have a few of your priorities change. You may spend less time on your hobbies or see your friends less, but don't eliminate these things entirely. Consider it a red flag if your significant other makes you feel guilty for doing things on your own or prevents you from spending time with your friends.

5. He's scary one minute and sweet the next. Extreme mood swings are a sign of instability. You deserve someone who will treat you well all the time. You shouldn't have to worry about what kind of mood he'll be in when you get home or whether or not you should rearrange your day just to make him happy.

Women are just as guilty of presenting these red flags, and of course there are far more red flags to heed than those that I list here. Since this list just scratches the surface, visit DatingTales online dating guide for more tips.

Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com

About the Author: Sara Musfeldt has a website with dating stories and dating profile tips for everyone. Sara has also created an online dating advice to help single people everywhere find a date.

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