Most of us have all experienced an awful first date but are there red flags we may have missed in the beginning of a relationship and upon reflection, you have your “A-HA” moment when you think back? Well, here’s 11 red flags you should be conscious of when you start dating someone new:
- They can’t take “no” for an answer. If they won’t listen to “no” when out in public (and fully clothed), they’re definitely not going to listen in a more intimate situation.
- They make insensitive jokes. Making generalizations or “jokes” about groups of people is not a good look.
- They’re jealous. Nobody has time for that.
- They don’t handle differences of opinion well. Imagine if you disagreed on something more important than your favorite Netflix series.
- They blindly agree with everything you say. Like, can they think for themselves?
- They aren’t comfortable doing their own thing. If they seem needy or clingy, that’s a no-go.
- They call their exes “crazy.” Not cool.
- They do any of these five things. The Five A’s: Abuse, anger, apathy, addiction, and arrogance.
- They don’t have good manners with other people. If they’re rude, cold or aggressive toward someone other than you, it’s a sign.
- They don’t treat people in the service industry well. This can be very telling about their opinion of different types of people.
- They aren’t respectful of your time. Examples: Cancelling multiple times, especially at the last minute, or trying to make plans when it’s past 5 p.m. on the day of.
