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Yahoo
3 days ago
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People Are Sharing The Things Their Partner Did That Immediately Made Them Realize, 'I Could Never Marry This Person'
Choosing the person you want to spend the rest of your life with is such a big decision, and occasionally, your significant other can exhibit behaviors along the way that can really open your eyes. So, when Reddit user u/iwishiwasacargirl asked the question, "What did your partner do that made you instantly realize you could never marry them?" In r/AskReddit, I knew it would be full of some big realizations: 1."He talked about his brother's pregnant wife 'being fat and letting herself go.' She was eight months pregnant and was basically all belly. It was a weird and disgusting thing to say but also very untrue." —u/hockey_chic 2."After a few months of being pretty normal, it became clear that she was jealous, suspicious, and very clingy. She tried to put her foot down about me having female friends, which I've always then she became resentful when I even hung out with guy friends. She also made it seem like if we stayed together, we would inevitably have to move to her home country of Japan, and I would end up working for her father, who was a successful entrepreneur." —u/MesWantooth 3."They were yelling at me that they were 'the catch' in the relationship. All I was catching was raising an adult person who hoards, mistreats two cats, refuses to work, and funds smoking habits with payday loans." —u/T3rminallyCapricious 4."He demonstrated a very poor work ethic after assuring me that he'd get his shit together, and then he bought me a mug and flowers on my birthday and treated that like some Herculean effort." "These two events happened back to back, and my future flashed before my eyes — I envisioned myself as the main breadwinner while he struggled to hold down a job, and I predicted he'd eventually default to buying me a card on my birthday or forgetting altogether. I was never going to be happy like that, so I cut my losses." —u/rice_rice__baby 5."He told me what he saw as our future. We would move to Hawaii, he would grow weed in our basement, and I would work. While our relationship was already not great before then, I realized that this future he described made me nauseous." —u/gothamsnerd 6."This happened in my early 20s. He told me that when he gets home late from partying (like 2-3 a.m.), he wakes his mom up to cook him food. I had always heard that a guy treats you as well as he does his mother. Nope!" —u/Gigi0268 7."He insisted on buying me a G Wagon once we got married because he needed a wife driving a G Wagon. I didn't even know what that was, and when I Googled it, I was shocked it was the price of a house. He also had about half a million in debt in student loans, credit cards, a car loan, etc." "I said we should focus on paying his debt first and even suggested a plan, but he said he'd rather have fun and look good. Broke up with him the next day. And I met my husband a few weeks later. We got me a $7k Toyota that works great and are investing in our future." —u/Reasonable-Cookie-88 8."She tried to guilt me into spending several thousand dollars on a vacation. Their family had money and decided to take a spur-of-the-moment international vacation. All of her expenses would be paid by the family, but I would be out at least $5,000. Technically, I had the money, but I was working 50 hours a week when she was working maybe 15. I was saving for our future." "She went no contact while on the vacation, and that made it pretty clear it wasn't going to work. She had just finished college, and the deal was when she finished school and started her career, I would take a part-time job and go back to college. Less than a month later, she met somebody else." —u/Corey307 9."I was working crazy hours at work for a short period and housesitting for his family while he was on holiday. He got mad at me for not texting him during my 15-minute 'lunch break.' I texted and called him morning and night. He told me that because of this, I was 'neglecting' him and that I 'wasn't missing him enough.' This was just the tip of the iceberg. Thank god I ended that engagement." —u/Mission-Average-9873 10."He played a game on his phone while I poured my heart out about how I had been struggling with my mental health and taking care of myself. I didn't really have the wake-up call until I stayed at his place for two weeks with my cat while I was very sick with a mystery illness that lasted about four months..." "He didn't clean the entire time I was there, leaving dishes to pile up and surfaces to be sticky and grimy. One night, I got so fed up that I spent from 2–5 a.m. deep cleaning the kitchen, only taking breaks to throw up (from the illness). When he saw that I cleaned in the morning, his only response was, 'I don't know why you picked the kitchen to clean — my room is messier, and I would have slept right through it.'" —u/twentytinyhearts 11."Changing his personality drastically when he was with his friends. He was loving and romantic in private but would be disrespectful in front of his friends (like, 'Woman, you are here to serve me'). He was full of values with his family, especially about gay rights (his uncle being gay), but the first one to laugh and tell anti-gay 'jokes' with his friends." —u/judrawanne 12."We got into a conflict while he was driving, and he pulled some sketchy driving moves to 'show me how angry I'd made him.'" —u/ExtremeToucan 13."In university I had a friend who passed on tragically and unexpectedly. She had a not-so-secret crush on me, which made my girlfriend at the time jealous. Upon hearing the news, my girlfriend's response was not that of sympathy or grief, but only smug indifference and schadenfreude. Totally awful." —u/Ecstatic-Hat-3377 14."I had a bad reaction to antibiotics and ended up in the hospital. I drove myself there and home. They spent the next three days on coke with friends (each day saying they'd be home that night just to come up with an excuse like their ride left already or something equally ridiculous.)" "Their reasoning? There was nothing they could do anyways, so did I expect them to just sit there and stare at me? No apologies, nothing. In that moment, I realized that they would never be someone I could count on in a serious situation." —u/LambdaLibrarian And finally, here's one that needs absolutely no explanation: 15."Finding him fucking my roommate in my bed two weeks before the wedding pretty much made up my mind." —u/rowenaravenclaw0 Was there a moment when you realized your significant other just wasn't the one? Tell me your story in the comments. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Seven key signs your date is a liar – from major dating profile giveaway to trait used by narcissists to get you hooked
SHOCKINGLY seven in ten singletons say they've given up on dating. Why? Because half of them say they're put off by constantly meeting liars. But are the signs there from the very first date? The Sun takes a look at the red flags that could mean your new love interest is out to break your heart. 5 As many as 74 per cent singletons have either given up or have chosen to take 'a lengthy break' from finding love, according to a poll by dating site Seeking. And an incredible 51 per cent said they have been fibbed to about their date's age, while a third have turned up to find the person was shorter or taller than they were told. Relationship therapist Rhian Kivits told The Sun: "Sadly, lots of people do lie, especially on dating profiles or when they are messaging before a date. Often they do this through insecurity. "They want to get a date, but they have no confidence, so they post fake photos or tell lies about their age or height. "This doesn't necessarily mean they are abusive or dangerous, but if you spot this, it's fair to ask, 'Is this right for me?' "Most of us probably don't want to date someone who is presenting themselves as someone they are not." But that's not the only white lie your date could dupe you with - there are seven red flags, according to Rhian, which might indicate a potential partner is telling porkies. 1. 'Too good to be true' dating profiles If someone's profile looks highly managed with model-like photos, and it all feels just a bit too good to be true, then it probably is. People have been known to use AI photos or internet pictures that aren't even them. Trust your intuition and if something in your gut gives you the impression it isn't right, then it might be fake. Look for photos of them doing a genuine hobby, such as playing golf. Skinny dipping, body counts & menace girl summer: it's de-cuffing season | Date. Delete. Repeat. But they should be on a course really playing, not just posing up nearby. I like it when other people are in their photos, at a family barbecue, for example. This shows someone is a genuine person. 2. Question dodging 5 Sometimes you might get chatting to someone and find they are dodging your questions. You ask where they work, and they just say 'all over the place' or 'I travel a lot'. That's a red flag. You might ask where and they say 'the south west', but that's a big place. Whilst I'd never expect someone to be specific, it's reasonable to have some idea of what someone does and which town they live in before you meet up. The same goes for relationship status. If they are being cagey or say 'it's complicated', that's not a promising sign. 3. Refuses a video call 5 You can rule out a lot of fibs by meeting on a video call before a real date. If they weren't the age they told you, or the height, you'd know instantly. If they say no to the call, what is it they don't want you to see? Maybe they are sitting on the couch with their partner. Liars can be very clever, so whilst you can never 100 per cent protect yourself, a video call beforehand is a great way of weeding out fibbers. 4. You share the same loves and hobbies What some liars will do is ask an awful lot of questions about you. Then they'll say, 'Oh, I love that too. ' It might be what you like to eat, where you like to hang out, whether you like swimming or going to the cinema. What they are doing is painting themselves as your ideal partner and setting up a web of lies so you almost fall in love before you meet them. This is a very negative trait, often used by narcissists, and they are very likely disingenuous. If whatever you love, they love, it's not always a good sign. 5. Overly rehearsed anecdotes If they are telling stories or anecdotes that feel a little too polished rather than spontaneously shared, maybe they are not telling the whole truth. When every detail is just so, you should be wondering what they have left out. Look out for inconsistencies in their tales. Perhaps in one version of the story, they were with a friend, then their brother. Maybe it was last week the first time they told you, then last year. And if they always paint themselves as the hero of the story, the one always in the right, perhaps they are not being 100 per cent honest. 6. Little or no digital footprint 5 Most of us have a very big digital footprint these days. If there is nothing about them online, ask about it. If they deleted a profile, why? If they have profiles under different names, why? We can all look someone up before going on a date, and it's healthy to do so. You might see they used to have a different job and switched careers, or their hair colour is different. Just say 'I did a sneaky Google of you'. If they are a genuine person, they won't mind. They'll laugh and say, 'Yes, I used to have red hair'. If they are cagey, something is up. 7. Suspicious smartphone activity Perhaps they are unusually protective of their phone when you meet up. They might turn it face down or step away to reply. They might not want you to see notifications pop up if it's from a partner or someone else they are dating. If you are on a date, they shouldn't be on their phone too much anyway. If they are, they might be texting their partner to say they are going to be late home from work. Of course, this is not always the case but if they are on their phone a lot - ask why - and see how they react. Why do people catfish others on dating apps? Speaking to Techopedia, professional dating coach Jacob Lucas reveals how to see if someone is a catfish on dating apps. A lot of people are insecure about themselves. They may not be very confident about dating or making friends, or about the way they look, so they create this fake persona. When they get attention and receive compliments, they then feel validated. Very often, catfishes are in that person's life already, so they already know them. Sometimes, it can be started off as a joke and then it spirals out of control. People can become addicted to it and it becomes a habit. The third reason is that as weird as it sounds, they think they're doing the right thing. If it's a friend who has a lot of bad luck in their love life, they want to give them confidence. But they often get stuck in the habit and can't stop doing it. And finally, its could be that the person is trying to extort money from the other person. They may ask for a small amount of money to pay for their electricity bill for example to start off with, but if they do, it can spiral into a large amount of money. They use romance to get people to send them money.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The Red Flags That We Still Seem To Romanticize For Some Reason, And Yeah, Maybe We Should Stop That
We all have a short list of characteristics we find sweet and swoonworthy, but what about the ones that give us all the ick? Sometimes, they can be mistaken for good things when they're actually the complete opposite. Reddit user Affectionate_Sand190 recently asked, "What's a red flag that people still weirdly romanticize?" Here's what people had to say: 1."Having someone who is completely obsessed with you." —u/Civil-Shame-2399 2."Fixing someone. You're not their therapist, babe." —u/TinyAndPetite- 3."Fighting all the time. No, it doesn't mean that your relationship is 'passionate,' it means that you're probably incompatible and shouldn't be together." —u/Select_Beginning_656 4."I used to love the 'asshole to everyone except you' trope until he started being an asshole to my friends. Rose-colored glasses when you realize that he's just an asshole — plain and simple. Some tropes are meant to stay fictional." —u/Goldenwolf_ 5."Hustle culture." —u/chefboyarde30 Related: 27 Horrifying Deaths People Can Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Forget Because They Were That Bad 6."When someone constantly posts about their partner and people call it 'romantic.' It's not. It's performative. Real love doesn't need a PR campaign." —u/South_Cupcake2315 7."Jealousy. Being jealous doesn't mean you love me so much; it means you don't trust me." —u/SmittenKitten0303 8."Codependence and complete obsession. People need lives outside of their partners." —u/muttgrowls 9."The idea that playing games or being hard to get will make their crush interested or want them more." —u/CosmicMind007 Related: My Innocence Has Been Destroyed After Learning These Terrible, Disturbing, And Creepy Things 10."Not being confrontational. Needless confrontation is bad, but sometimes you do need to confront someone." —u/Open_Today_6267 11."Pressuring someone to hurry up and put a ring on it." —u/Dark--princess420 12."Entirely subsuming your life into your partner's. It's healthy to have a portion of your life to yourself. Couples don't need to and shouldn't spend every waking moment together." —u/el_cid_viscoso 13."The ideology that being controlling or possessive over your partner means you love them." —u/Possible-Produce-373 14."Love bombing." —u/Kaapstad2018 15."When someone says that they want a relationship like Harley Quinn and the Joker. Do they actually know the nature of their relationship?" —u/Alixxet 16."Sacrificing your professional or personal life to pursue someone." —u/lamchopxl71 17."Having an affair. They seem so fun and passionate in movies." —u/Ninac4116 18."Not taking no for an answer." —u/Abject-Raspberry5875 19."Leaving a relationship for you. Any reasonable person should see that the same thing might happen to you." —u/Kooky-Maintenance513 What's a red flag that people need to stop romanticizing? Share your thoughts in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You'll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest "Revenge Served Cold" Stories, And It's Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The 6 Most Overlooked Red Flags in a Relationship, According to a Psychologist
Red flags aren't just for unsafe waters at the beach. Psychologists share it's important to notice red flags in relationships as well—but some are easy to overlook."Red flags point to behavior that chips away at safety, connection or identity," explains ., a licensed psychologist. "Ignoring them doesn't make them go away—it often leads to emotional burnout, chronic self-doubt and cycles that repeat in future relationships."Yet, she says people may miss red flags if they grew up in families where only positive vibes were allowed or if love came with strings attached. However, even people who had solid childhoods can fall into traps of missing relationship warning signs. It's natural to want to stick around, hoping things will improve. Ironically, flagging issues is a more effective way to give your relationship a fighting chance."Noticing red flags doesn't mean jumping to conclusions or cutting off all relationships where you see red flags," she explains. "It means listening to your body's cues and paying attention to patterns that don't sit right and then addressing these issues with your partner."Dr. McGeehan helps people play detective by sharing the six most overlooked red flags in a relationship—and what to do These are the warning signs that people often miss. "Try not to laugh about this one," Dr. McGeehan says. While it may sound "typical," she stresses that nothing gets the alarm bells going in her head more quickly than a client in a long-term relationship with a guy who constantly puts his mother's preferences ahead of theirs. She says it's often a sign of "enmeshment," or a boundary-free relationship."The biggest relationship issues as a result of enmeshment include loyalty conflicts, avoidance of conflict and passive dependency, AKA putting the mental load on their partner," she explains. "It usually sounds like, 'I would love to come hang out with you like we planned, but my mom just asked if I would take her to lunch and she doesn't have anyone else, so I need to be there for her.'"Related: While we're on the subject of boundaries (or lack thereof), Dr. McGeehan says it's easy to laugh off a partner who uses your boundaries as joke material. However, she warns that teasing about limits, such as a need for alone time, is a flag that your partner may not be a stand-up main squeeze. "It seems playful at first, but it's actually a sign that they don't take your needs seriously," she reveals. "That in and of itself erodes trust. However, it also indicates that your partner doesn't have boundaries themselves. It's challenging to be healthy in a relationship with someone who is not healthy and isn't aware they have work to do." Dr. McGeehan explains that people often think confusion is a sign that things are on the right track, but chronic anxiety in a relationship isn't a good sign."Many people mistake anxiety for chemistry," she says. "If you're walking away from time together feeling unsure, overanalyzing what you said or [feeling] disconnected from yourself, that's a red flag."She stresses that healthy connections bring calm instead of confusion."A good way to test this one is to follow up about areas you have confusion on," Dr. McGeehan suggests. "For example, 'Hey, when you said you wanted exclusivity but didn't want to spend more time together, I felt confused. Can you tell me more about that?'"Related: Actions speak louder than words, and a lack of follow-through says a lot."Say-do correspondence is huge in relationships," Dr. McGeehan explains. "It's how we build trust and signals to our nervous system that we are safe... I always tell my clients to listen to behavior over words."She acknowledges that we're all human, so occasional lack of follow-through is normal. However, it's toxic when it becomes a trend, even if they have a list of excuses."The reality is that if someone wants to do something, they will do it," Dr. McGeehan points Dr. McGeehan often sees people mistake this flake for "independence" and "bad luck.""If someone has no long-standing connections or constantly paints themselves as the victim in past relationships, it usually points to a pattern of avoiding accountability or conflict resolution," she explains. "Remember, we move toward what feels familiar—not healthy. So, if you notice this pattern with someone, be ready to inherit all that baggage and work if you get into a serious relationship with them."She says it's doable, but it can come with a hefty price tag (and a willingness to couple's and individual therapy will be 100/10 necessary). Dr. McGeehan says you'll need to turn inward to come to terms with this one."You may say things like 'I'm probably overreacting' or 'They didn't mean it like that,'" she shares. "When you're constantly overriding your own instincts, you're signaling to your nervous system that your discomfort doesn't matter and the signals it sends aren't real. This creates a foundation of not trusting yourself within the relationship." Related: It's understandable to want to hit the road the moment you notice relationship red flags—and that might be the best course. However, Dr. McGeehan suggests taking a beat."You don't need to confront or walk away immediately," she explains. "Just noticing the pattern is powerful."She suggests reflecting on what your feelings and whether the behavior was genuinely a one-off or part of a pattern. Journaling or voice-noting your reaction is useful in helping you determine the latter."Over time, you will have data to reflect back on when you are trying to tell yourself, 'It doesn't happen that often, though,'" she says. "I statements" are clutch here because they keep conversations productive and reduce the need for one partner to get defensive."Instead of saying 'You're disrespectful,' try 'When you ignore what I ask for, I feel dismissed,'" Dr. McGeehan conversations can feel loaded and nerve-wracking, though. Therefore, she says it's "game-changing" to bring an outline of what you want to say, and explains that an outline might include: Writing out the behavior you observed The story you told yourself about it The emotions you felt The request for the future (if applicable) "Bring this written out on a sheet of paper and ask your partner not to interrupt," Dr. McGeehan suggests. "It can feel silly, but this is a grounding exercise in productive communication. Your partner may also want a sheet of paper to write down their thoughts or emotions as you are talking." Sometimes, you just can't get a read on your gut instinct."When you're too close to the dynamic, it's hard to see clearly," Dr. McGeehan shares. "Talk to a therapist, coach or friend who knows your history and can reflect back what's healthy and what's not."However, she shares it's important to go through step one (reflection) first."Even a paid professional cannot tell you what your experience is at the end of the day," she points out. "Good ones will reflect it back, but ultimately, you know your experience better than anyone else." Up Next:Dr. Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist The 6 Most Overlooked Red Flags in a Relationship, According to a Psychologist first appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What Are 'Pink Flags' In Relationships?
There's a lot of talk of 'flags' in dating and relationships. Perhaps the most common ― red flags ― refer to signs of toxic behavior or clear incompatibility in a partner. Think: love-bombing, being rude to waitstaff and trying to control and manipulate your every move. Green flags, on the other hand, are signs of a good partner. You might have found a keeper if you communicate well and feel comfortable being yourself around them, for example. But there's another flag color that falls in the middle of the spectrum: pink flags. Below, relationship experts explain how to recognize pink flags and what to do about them. 'Pink flags are subtle indicators that you might not be a fit in a relationship,' said Damona Hoffman, an OkCupid dating coach and host of 'The Dates & Mates Podcast.' She noted that they're not as overt as red flags, which tend to be compatibility and behavioral issues that anyone can recognize as problematic. But even though pink flags are less serious, it's important to address these minor problems, rather than let them fester. 'Pink flags are the kind of warning signs that you can talk yourself out of and overlook until they become red,' Hoffman explained. 'Alternatively, you can also make pink flags into relationship dealbreakers when they were simply subtle differences that could have been worked through.' Alysha Jeney, a therapist and owner of Modern Love Counseling in Denver, similarly emphasized the importance of recognizing pink flags when they arise. 'Pink flags could be something that you intuitively sense is a bit off, but you're trying to give the relationship time to determine its severity,' she said. 'They can also be trigger points from past relationships that you want to be mindful of. Pink flags are important to make note of in relationships and be used as a point of reflection.' Pink flags come in many forms that vary from relationship to relationship, but there are some common examples. 'One that I hear clients discuss is a person who has limited opinions on things ― for example, never has an opinion or doesn't care where you eat, what you go do, etc.,' said Liz Higgins, a relational therapist and founder of Millennial Life Counseling. 'Another is differences in political or religious belief systems.' Being messy or not texting often enough can be everyday pink flags as well. While these issues aren't automatic dealbreakers, they shouldn't be swept under the rug either. 'Some pink flags that should be observed are changes in behavior,' said Mabel Yiu, a marriage and family therapist and CEO of Women's Therapy Institute. 'As an example, if they used to be affectionate, but they have become less so over time.' Pay attention if your physical relationship has changed or you've stopped being intentional about dating and growing as a couple. 'Another pink flag is unmatched love languages, such as acts of service and physical touch,' Yiu said. 'This is not a serious issue if both partners are willing to pull closer and accommodate another's love language.' Sarah Weisberg, a licensed psychologist and founder of Potomac Therapy Group, stressed the importance of taking note of your own thoughts and behaviors, as well as your partner's. 'When we notice ourselves deliberately or inadvertently hurting others, it's important to take a step back and ask ourselves what's going on,' she said. 'What could this be telling us about our conscious or unconscious feelings about the relationship? In these instances we might need to do some work on ourselves, listen to our intuition and have some hard conversations.' Still, what's a red flag to one person might actually be a pink ― or even green ― flag for you. 'One person's too much texting is another person's just right,' Hoffman said. 'You need to figure out what your needs and wants are in a relationship and be able to communicate that to your partner. Use pink flags as a signifier that you need to get more information rather than a signifier that the relationship is doomed.' 'Pink flags are easier to ignore and thus potentially more damaging than red flags,' said Tracy Ross, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in couples and family therapy. 'Sometimes pink flags feel subtle ― you don't catch them the first or even the second time ― as opposed to red flags that are obvious if you let yourself see them. But if something nags at you repeatedly, it's time to pay attention.' She recommended asking yourself, 'Is this workable, is this person willing to work with me, willing to communicate, work through things together? If I express my concerns, do they hear me and take in what I'm saying?' A pink flag could turn out to be the indicator that leads you to discover a red flag. In the process of exploring a pink flag, you might find that your partner isn't willing to figure things out together. 'Every relationship has that dance and has to find that balance,' Ross said. 'Pink flags are those things that make you question whether or not it will be possible, red flags are the areas where you find out it won't be.' She cautioned against confusing pink flags with just having the unrealistic expectation that your partner will meet each and every one of your needs. Instead, focus on feeling complete in yourself while identifying what is important to you in a partner. 'One sure way to understand the difference between pink flags and red flags is to give serious and honest thought to what you want in a relationship ― do an inventory of your 'must haves,' your 'nonnegotiables,' and your 'would be nice ifs,'' Ross explained. 'If you spend time reflecting on that in advance and know what you are looking for ― what you can and cannot compromise on ― then it will be much more clear when you see an actual flag.' 'Regardless of whether it's a pink flag or a red flag, the most important thing is not to ignore it,' Ross said. 'The discomfort or uncertainty surrounding these issues often leads to avoidance, and all kinds of relationship issues grow from avoidance.' Rather than letting things simmer unaddressed, take the time to process the pink flags you observe. Then, talk about them. 'I would say knowing your safe spaces to explore these notions is important: with a therapist, a trusted friend, a safe relationship, especially if you're in the beginning stages of dating,' Higgins said. 'Sometimes it's more appropriate to wait a bit before putting every last thing out on the table. In a newer relationship, the bond isn't as structured or secure, so bringing up a lot of super important things right away may not work as effectively. Balance is key.' Consider why you might be feeling concerned or uncomfortable, and if it's possibly part of a bigger issue you that need to work through on your own or together. Sit with it and think about whether you're making assumptions or projecting. 'Pink flags might also give you an opportunity to communicate with your partner(s), and how you do so can in itself determine if the relationship is one you want to continue with,' said Rachel Needle, a licensed psychologist and the co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. 'Regardless of whether an issue is big or small, it is important in any relationship that you are able to communicate about it in a healthy way, and feel comfortable expressing your feelings and concerns.' She also advised acknowledging the positive aspects of the relationship. Focus on communicating honestly to see if the pink flag issue is nonnegotiable, or if it's something that you can accept or reach middle a ground on instead. 'It's important to pay attention to pink flags but not to be obsessed with them or let them overtake your relationship,' added Hoffman. 'They are simply things to keep an eye on or concerns you should get curious about.' 6 Little Green Flags That You've Found A Keeper What Exactly Is A 'Situationship'? As An Asian American Woman, This Is The Dating App Red Flag I Don't Talk About
