5 dating Red Flags you Should not Dismiss.
When
you're dating someone new, the romance and excitement of the "honeymoon
phase" can blind you, and it's natural to want to overlook red signals
since you appreciate other things about them. But this simply serves to
postpone the inevitable.
While
dating someone new, keep these five red signals in mind.
1. They demand financial assistance.
If
someone asks you for money when you meet them, this is a huge red signal that
you cannot and should not ignore. One of the most obvious signs that someone is
attempting to be with you for the wrong reasons is when they do this. You
should never give money to anybody you've just met. It doesn't matter if you
like each other a lot or not at all. You may wish to believe that everyone is
decent and that no one would approach you for money unless they were desperate,
but you can bet they've done it before.
2. They rush to declare love
It
is impossible for someone to love you in a period of days or weeks. Love is a
process that takes time to grow. While some people fall in love with the first
person they meet, it's a red flag if someone declares their love for you and
seems more concerned with feelings than getting to know you.
3. They give you warnings about themselves.
Never
ignore a personal cautionary statement someone makes about oneself. When
someone claims they're trouble, believe them. It is not your obligation to look
for the good in individuals who are incapable of doing so. Consider it a cautious
indication if the person you're dating repeatedly refers to themselves as crazy
or psycho. It doesn't matter if they're joking or not. In the long term, you
don't want to put yourself at risk.
4. Obsessive or envious behavior
It's
normal to feel envious now and then, and it's especially common when dating.
If, on the other hand, the person you're seeing becomes possessive or
controlling of your plans, what you wear, who you hang out with, talk to, or
has an issue with you being on your phone, this could be a precursor of future
emotional abuse.
5. Repeatedly Lying
It's
not a good indicator if you're constantly catching your date acting
untrustworthy. We're all guilty of white falsehoods, but if someone is fooling
others or getting caught lying on a regular basis, it's a red flag. It can
be tough to form a stable relationship with someone after being repeatedly
deceived.