Red flags in a relationship can range from differing opinions on religion to anger issues that turn into safety concerns. There are turn-offs, like using the wrong forms of there, they’re, and their, and then there are red flags which are more serious behaviors (like psychological discipline) that shouldn’t be ignored.
But what is a red flag? “A red flag is a problematic behavior that you see in somebody that is possibly going to lead to bigger or ongoing problems with that person,” explains Chelsie Reed, Ph.D., L.P.C., a mental health counselor and author of Sexpert: Desire, Passion, Sensations, Intimacy, and Orgasm to Indulge in Your Best Sex Life. Red flags can encompass a whole host of things-for example: Running late, which could be a here-and-there occurrence or something more serious like an ongoing issue that might mean your partner is acting with disrespect. Read more