5 Relationship Red Flags to look out for

KingKush
May 9, 2022
3 min read

A Relationship is an intimate way of expressing our love to our partner, it is a physical and emotional connection between two people. A relationship needs strong communication and understanding. Starting a new relationship can be very exciting and scary, as you get to learn about your new partner, you get to find things that don’t aligned with your values and behavior. To build a lasting relationship with your partner, you each must do your best to communicate. You must respect each other and treat each other with love and compassion as respecting each others’ boundaries. When starting a new relationship, keep in mind these 5 red flags. Spot them early try to fix them so you can have better long-lasting relationship.

1.Your partner takes to long to respond to your calls/messages

The time you take to respond to your partners calls/messages will reflect on how interested you are in your partner. Text and call back ASAP to show respect to your new partner, show that you care by replying quickly. Answering your phone right away shows trust, loyalty, and a strong bond especially early in the relationship is important. Do your best to answer you calls.

2. Your Partner keeps talking about their Ex and Past relationships

A clear red flag is when your partner compares you with their Ex. When your partner compares you to their ex means that they are not interested and sees little value in you in the long term. They think that they can do better. when they talk about their ex all the time means they misses them, and if they get a chance, they’ll get back with them. This is a tendency to cheat. This will spark up a lot of problems in the future. This behavior will make your partner jealous and should be always avoided as it could trigger arguments and discrepancies later in the relationship. Always make your partner feel like they are the only one.

3. Your partner is too up tight when it comes to Sex

Your partner tends to dodge topics, conversations, and questions about sex, and is not willing to give it up. Your partner is not comfortable talking about sex. It’s a red flag if your partner doesn’t want to have sex even few months after being in the relationship. You get to question if everything alright. This shows that your partner doesn’t want to get intimate especially after you have stated the importance of sex in your relationship. Either your partner is not interested or using you for their benefit

4.Your partner is shy being with you in public

This is a red a flag especially after you and your partner agreed to enter the relationship and make it official. Once relationship is official, each partner has the right to show and express their love publicly. If you see your partner is dodges kisses and doesn’t want to hold hands in public, then this is a sign that they want to keep their options open. Your partner doesn’t want to tell people about your new relationship. your partner refuses to post any pictures or video of you on social media. Pay attention to this red flag as it shows your partner is keeping their options open and you might not be their number one priority. Keep your head up and identify this red flag.

5. Your Family/Friends doesn’t not approve the relationship

This is a clear red flag because family and friends will tell you if your partner is bad for you. Family and friends will tell if you guys don’t match. Families and friends will also tell you if they like your partner or not. Your friends might know of some things about your partner that will change the way you think and feel about them. Some things will go against your values, religion, and cultured. Don’t get blinded the excitement of starting a relationship and ignore these signs, it will help your relationship in the long run.

Starting a new relationship can be exciting, as you get to know your partner, you learn some negative things about them. You give it some time to build stronger bond and form trusting, long lasting relationship. Share your goals, passions, and your sexual attractions. Make your relationship fun by showing romance and expressing your love to your partner. To have a long-lasting relationship, you must be able identify problems early in the relationship and fix them and talk about it with your partner. Make your relationship better by communicating promptly with your partner daily. Spot red flags early so you can make the right decision of whether you want to continue the relationship or not.