Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 7, Special Annual Issue, 15 June 2023 | Page 150

marriage seems to be on the rocks ). Listen ! They told you from the beginning where they stood on formal commitment .
When a person shows you who they are , believe them . If a wedding is important to you , you need to walk away and find someone to whom this is also important .
If you don ’ t , you are condemning yourself to a relationship where there will always be this little piece of you left unsatisfied .
Red flags in relationships with men
Red flags in relationships are not necessarily gendered specific . However , there are chances that some red flags are seen in men , more than in women , and vice versa . All the red flags in relationships mentioned above hold for both men and women . Some other common red flags that people say they have seen in relationships with men include over-commitment , committing too soon , inability to commit , addiction , and abuse .
Red flags in relationships with women
Similarly , there are no gender-specific red flags for women , either . The red flags mentioned above are also valid for relationships with women . Some other common red flags that people say they have seen in relationships with women include insecurity , controlling nature , gold-digging attitude , and financial troubles .
What do you do when you see red flags in a relationship ?
If your partner ’ s words or actions feel strange or make you uncomfortable , honour your feelings . You don ’ t have to talk yourself into or convince yourself to stay in a relationship eating at your inner happiness and mental well-being .
When you notice relationship red flags , you should try to address and assess the situation head-on . Denial and avoidance would only result in more significant problems for your future . And then it might be more difficult to break things off .
3 ways to deal with red flags in a relationship
If you see these relationship red flags , you need to find ways to deal with them . Here are some ways that can help you : Take a minute
It can be hard to see the red flags in a relationship with a woman or man when you are hopeful for a future together with someone . It would be helpful if you took some time to analyse things objectively . Think about what is essential for you before making any decision .