Jun 06, 2025
Ways To Recognize Your Own Red Flags, By A Psychologist
Recognizing your own red flags helps build healthier relationships and personal awareness
Red flags are harmful patterns, reactions, or traits that negatively impact your life or others around you
Start by observing your emotional reactions and patterns in stressful situations
If the same arguments or issues keep arising in different relationships, the common factor might be you
Take a step back after a disagreement and ask yourself how your words or actions contributed
Avoiding difficult emotions, responsibilities, or conversations can be a red flag in itself
Avoiding difficult emotions, responsibilities, or conversations can be a red flag in itself
Do you shut down, lash out, or withdraw when things get tough'' These are clues to deeper issues
People close to you may gently point out behaviors. Don’t dismiss them—reflect instead
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