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The Root and Rise Podcast | Personal Growth, Motherhood, & Healing Trauma

Stop Ignoring Relationship Red Flags: 30 Important Things to Look Out For

June 21, 2022 • Breanne Smith • Episode 31

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.

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