Relationship Red Flags

You know that when you are looking back at failed relationships you see all the red flags that were there before the relationship soured. You know what those red flags stand for; they are warnings that are telling you that if you proceed in this relationship there is danger ahead. These red flags may even be yelling for you to turn back to avoid going any further with this relationship. However, you may not be listening to these red flags or perhaps you are unaware what the red flags are. Here are some of the most common relationship red flags that need to be paid attention to.

When you are a teenager you expect the person you are dating to live with their parents. However, you may not expect someone you are dating to be living with their parents well into their twenties. Why is living with a parent a red flag that should be paid attention to? Well because most people who still live at home past a certain age are in no hurry to grow up. This can pertain to both men and women. If you are dating someone who is still living with mommy and daddy it can be a sign that they are in no hurry to gain their own independence or become financially responsible for their selves. If the situation is only temporary then you can give a break to your date but stay aware of other red flags that may come up just in case.

You and the person you are dating are consistently hanging out at your place. In fact you have never hung out at their place or with their friends. Why you are unable to hang out at their place or with their friends would be the red flag you should be paying attention to. This could be a sign that there are bigger things that the person you are dating is trying to conceal. It doesn't really matter what he or she is trying to conceal just that it is a red flag for you to be listening to. Other red flags that are associated with this one include never wanting to go out in public with you, not giving you any contact info or giving you vague answers. These red flags could mean nothing but they could also be the catalyst to something bigger.

If every conversation you have with the person you are dating is about how bad their ex is beware of the red flag. It's ok to not like your ex, in fact that is probably the reason why they are your ex. However, when the person you are dating continues to verbally assault their ex then you should be seeing a red flag. Negative people will continually find something wrong with just about everything and will never see their participation. Be aware that if you continue to have a relationship with this person and ignore the red flags you will be the next verbally abused ex.

Beware of the rebound relationship red flag. If you have begun dating someone who just previously broke off a relationship then you are in a rebound relationship. This is one of those red flags that you may need to use caution but still proceed. Some relationships can work out when they begin as a rebound but many do not. If you know this is a rebound relationship that holds some potential then you should continue to pursue the relationship. If you feel there is not potential in the relationship then you should go ahead and move along.

There are many more relationship red flags then the ones stated here. You may have some of your own red flags based on previous relationships. Red flags are behaviors or other things that need to be paid attention to no matter what they are because in the end they could become the big problem in the relationship.

Suggested reading (pdf e-books):

Cucan Pemo - You Can Save Your Relationship And Marriage
C Kellogg - Presentation Skills

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