15 Warning flags in a romance That you need…

Red flags in a relationship can range from differing opinions on religion to anger issues that turn into safety concerns. There are turn-offs, like using the wrong forms of there, they’re, and their, and then there are red flags which are more serious behaviors (like emotional abuse) that shouldn’t be ignored.

But what is a red flag? “A red flag is a problematic behavior that you see in somebody that is possibly going to lead to bigger or ongoing problems with that person,” explains Chelsie Reed, Ph.D., L.P.C., a mental health counselor and author of Sexpert: Desire, Passion, Sensations, Intimacy, and Orgasm to Indulge in Your Best Sex Life. Red flags can encompass a whole host of things-for example: Running late, which could be a here-and-there occurrence or something more serious like an ongoing issue that might mean your partner is acting with disrespect.

“There are red flags, and then there are pink flags-where things start off more gradually,” explains Judy Ho, Ph.D., a clinical neuropsychologist in Manhattan Beach, CA. “It’s very rare that something is extremely red right off the bat.” This is why it’s important to be in tune with yourself and your relationship so that even the more pink-toned red flags can be identified and addressed immediately.

Ahead, find out more about stuff warning flags is actually, part of the red flags to look out for, and the ways to manage red flags once you room all of them. Lire la suite de « 15 Warning flags in a romance That you need to Listen up to, According to Professionals » →