Runaway Love: 10 Dating Red Flags to Avoid

Dating can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Sometimes we get so caught up in the excitement that we ignore warning signs or red flags that could lead to heartbreak or worse. In this article, we will identify ten dating red flags that you should avoid like the plague.

The Narcissist

If your partner talks incessantly about themselves, it may be a sign of something deeper. Narcissists tend to have an inflated sense of self-importance and often use their partners as an extension of themselves.

What to Look Out For:

  • They only talk about themselves
  • They don’t listen to you when you speak.
  • Everything always revolves around them, even things outside of their control.
  • Constant selfies on social media with zero regard for others’ feelings

The Controller

Someone who is controlling wants all attention focused on them, which can make life unpleasant if they demand everything go their way without being open-minded or compromising.

What to Look Out For:

  • Making decisions without consulting you
  • Criticizing every decision made by you
  • Trying too hard to influence friends/opinions
    • If someone’s trying very hard to make you think what they think, remember what they say — opinions are like armpits; everyone has them but some stink more than others.

Lying Liars

Lying is not ok in any relationship! However small the lie might be, eventually over time it accumulates into one big egregious act!

Things a liar does

  1. Withholding information
  2. Verbal twisting (legitimate-sounding half-truths)
  3. Misrepresenting egos (e.g., exaggerated resume claims)
  4. Deception through omission

You never ever want anyone hiding anything from you!!!

It is important to always have open communication and transparency in relationships.

The Ghost

The dating phenomenon where someone simply stops communicating without any explanation is pretty common.

What to Look Out For:

  • All your messages left on “read.”
  • Misses a lot of calls.
  • Unwilling to make plans for more than 2 dates ahead early on
    • If there’s a prolonged silence, take it as an answer. If they fail to respond the first time around, what makes you think that things will improve?

The Abusive

No type of abuse should ever be tolerated! Recognizing it before it rises is very important!

Types of Abuse Include

  1. Physical
  2. Verbal
  3. Coercive (Trying to control or dominate)
  4. Financial
  5. Neglect
  6. Isolation

You never want someone making you feel small!! You deserve respect..

End ALL associations with anyone who displays abusive tendencies!

Manchild

Some men demonstrate childish behavior even if they are capable adults!

Here are some signs:

  • Your partner never cleans up after themselves
  • They expect meals made so by other people
    Sure everyone gets hungry and tired now and then but if he expects YOU every single day??

Our parents stopped wiping our bums years ago; we shouldn’t pick up an adult’s slack every day either.

Lacking Empathy

It can be difficult to sympathize with how others feel all the time, however failing completely over an extended amount of Time is not only straight up unpleasant…but also worrying…

Empathy when lacking can lead into narcissistic thoughts & habits.

Signs somebody is lacking empathy:

-Tending not showcase interest for emotions besides theirs

-Ceasing contact/grudges efficiently

-Tends pass over charity/donations frequently

Don’t waste your life waiting for itchy wounds to stop itching…acquaint yourself with someone who can understand and support you!

The Commitment-Phobe

When somebody avoids serious or long-term relationships, it could be a result of fear!

Here are some signs:

  1. Over-celebrating milestones (very few actually achieved)
  2. They keep relationships SUPER casual.
    • Understand from the onset what your expectations in this partnership and listen closely to theirs.

“Future Faker”

The term ‘future faking’ is used when an individual makes false promises about the future so as to feel secure within the present.

Signs they may be a `liar-liar pants-on-fire’

  • Saying/doing things which contradict what’s been previously disclosed

It’s better to allow actions speak than random empty words.

Showing Lack of Reasoning/Sound Judgment

Somebody that presents poor reasoning/judgment may easily become very psycho…total buzzkill..

So how do we identify them?

### Here Are Some Tips:
1) Irrational anger outbursts

2) Drug & Alcohol Misuse

Stay well away from these people, Stick with those that think rationally!

Conclusion:

Overall take heed!… Look out for warning signs before jumping headfirst into any situation; whether romantic, or otherwise. Be sure always make sure partners pay attention and display mutual respect throughout all interactions, because if nobody else sticks up for youwhy will anyone else?!

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