We often ignore warning signs of trouble when we meet someone new but being able to recognize these red flags can you help you avoid problems down the line. Test your understanding of these important signals now.
1. It’s normal to talk about one’s exes a lot early in a relationship.
2. It’s never too early in a relationship for a partner to say “I love you.”
3. Even at the start of a new relationship, you should have time for friends and family.
4. The fear of being single forever should not factor into your dating decisions.
5. Replaying and analyzing what a date says to you for days after you see them is a problem.
6. Each of us has a romantic destiny so you should be searching for a soul mate—“the one.”
7. It’s ideal for a partner to see you as perfect and put you on a pedestal.
8. It’s important for your friends and family members to like your new partner.
9. It’s appropriate for someone to share deeply personal details on a first date.
10. “No drama” is a good rule for new relationships.
11. It’s fine for a partner not to introduce you to friends and families, even after dating a while.
12. It’s great for a brand-new partner to talk to you about their plans for your long-term future together.
13. Frequent public displays of affection and pressure to have sex are just signs that a new partner is attracted to you.