If you are dating, you NEED to keep an eye out for these relationship red flags. They can save you a lot of precious time, energy, money, and most importantly - HEARTACHE. You deserve to be with someone who is worthy of these parts of you - and who treats you well. Learn from my (many, many) dating mistakes and stop ignoring these relationship red flags.
Content warning: Discussion of abuse in romantic relationships
We will discuss:
- Exceptions to the rules in dating and relationships
- What are relationship red flags?
- How to identify dating red flags
- Important safety tips for the first date, dating, and relationships
- How to spot controlling partners
- When your partner is trying to change you
- How not to lose yourself in relationships
- Early signs of abuse
- Abuse red flags
- Different types of abuse
- What to do when you can't trust your partner
- Jealous and possessive partners
- How to tell if they are actually over their ex
- How to spot gaslighting in a relationship
- When your partner doesn't get along with your friends or family (or when your friends and family don't like your partner)
- Name-calling in arguments
- Finding out if you are compatible on a date
- Dating emotionally unavailable men
- Dating men with a fear of commitment
- What is "love bombing"?
- How to tell if you are being love-bombed
- When your date or partner doesn't respect your boundaries
- Healthy boundaries in relationships
- When you feel like you are "too much" or not good enough for someone
- Unsupportive partners
- Relationship and dating deal-breakers
- Dating advice and first date tips
- Plus more red flags to watch out for while dating!
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If you believe you might be in an abusive relationship, I urge you to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline. You can call 1-800-799-SAFE or (7233) or text START to 88788
And if any of this is triggering to you, go check out my episode on How to Deal with Triggers.
Resources:
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