How to spot red flags

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I know I am not alone in this. I see someone who has some behaviors that are red flags but for some reason continue with that person.

I am not saying people have to be perfect but often when I have ignored those red flags it comes back to bite me later. I don’t know about you but I am tired.

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Common Reasons We Ignore Red Flags

Idealization - Instead of accepting who someone is, we fall in love with who they could become. We imagine the version of them that finally communicates well, takes responsibility, or treats us with consistency. Often when we see even a CRUMB of that person appear it inspires us to stay.

They are hot - I wish we weren’t superficial but we all go through that stage. I think most of us are at an age now where we know where this goes.

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