10 RELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS TO WATCH OUT FOR, ACCORDING TO THERAPISTS

Relationship red flags: those big, flashing warning signs that tell us something might be wrong with this situation.

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Are there red flags in your relationship? Let’s dig in and see what the therapists have to say.

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FEELING LIKE YOU CAN’T BE YOURSELF

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YOUR PARTNER DOESN’T RESPECT YOUR BOUNDARIES

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Someone who does not acknowledge or respect your boundaries is someone with whom you will likely encounter a great deal of conflict and pain, and you are likely not to feel respected or prioritized.

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Sure, some folks are just less social than others, and that’s okay, but a lack of any close connections in someone’s life is a red flag.

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