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You might joke that it's a red flag if she watches a lot of reality shows or puts ice cubes in her wine. But, there are actually quite a few real red flags in women to watch out for. Red flags aren't personality quirks or preferences—they're toxic behaviors that are inappropriate in any relationship. Sometimes they can be hiding in plain sight, and we're here to teach you what to look for. Read on to learn about some serious red flags that you should never ignore, no matter how much you like her.
This article is based on an interview with our clinical psychologist and published author, Asa Don Brown. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/domestic-abuse-how-to-spot-relationship-red-flags/
- ↑ https://discover.pbcgov.org/coextension/FACS/Family/RedFlagsWhenDating.aspx
- ↑ http://redflag.mit.edu/images/red_flags_for_abusive_relationship.pdf
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/domestic-abuse-how-to-spot-relationship-red-flags/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conquering-codependency/202011/10-signs-you-re-in-codependent-relationship
- ↑ https://studentaffairs.okstate.edu/blog/healthy-relationships.html
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/red-flags/
- ↑ http://redflag.mit.edu/images/red_flags_for_abusive_relationship.pdf
- ↑ http://redflag.mit.edu/images/red_flags_for_abusive_relationship.pdf