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People Share The Biggest Red Flags They Noticed In Their Partner

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A Reddit user asked: 'What's your biggest red flag in a partner?'

John Curtis
By John CurtisJun 16, 2023
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A novelist, picture book writer and native New Yorker, John is a graduate of Syracuse University and the children's media graduate program at Centennial College. When not staring at his computer monitor, you'll most likely find John sipping tea watching British comedies, or in the kitchen, taking a stab at the technical challenge on the most recent episode of 'The Great British Baking Show'.
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When going on a first date, we are often on the lookout for "red flags", the key indicators that whoever is sitting across from us couldn't possibly be the love of our life.

More often than not, these red flags, be it something they said or did, are often a firm deal breaker in finding a partner.

Sometimes, however, there might be enough to make you overlook the glaring red flag you just had waved in your face.

And much to your surprise, you might find yourself falling head over heels in love with them, in spite of their one, obvious flaw.

Redditor butterfly_sparkle9 wanted to hear the noticeable red flags people's partners possessed, leading them to ask:
"What's your biggest red flag in a partner?"

The Wisest Admit When They've Made A Mistake...

"Inability to recognize or admit when they've made a mistake."- UniversityEastern542

My Way Or The Highway...

"Using ultimatums to get their way instead of compromising."- Whed1956

And That Concerns Me, Why?...

"No respect for your interests or your time."- ElNakedo·

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It's Can Be Easy To See Clearly Through The "Gaslight"...

"Manipulation on any level."- xfalinex

"Manipulating, gaslighting, 'winning'."- umbrex

Is It Really So Difficult To Say "I'm Sorry"?...

"Inability to apologize."- theregoesthevillage

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Honesty is ALWAYS The Best Policy...

"My biggest red flag in a partner would be their inability to communicate effectively and be honest with me."

"Trust is key."- Proper_Ad5123

What You See Is What You Get

"Wanting to change my style and look."

"First girlfriend wanted me to wear button up shirts, colored my hair brown, and even wanted me to wear brown colored contact lenses."

"Coincidentally these were all features of her cousin who she later married."

"A good partner helps you grow and become the best version of you."

"They don't try to mould you into their own vision."- AdmiralClover

"Someone who wants to change you."- helloiamnat

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Written In The Stars

"Blames their sh*tty behaviour on their star sign."

"Yeah, I ain't buying the 'it's because I'm a Scorpio" bullsh*t."- A_Direwolf

...Or Maybe A Scratched Cornea?

"An eyepatch. It's a sign of dangerous living, possibly pirate or rustler but certainly an outlaw."- beathelas

Sometimes You Have To Be The Hero

"Victim complex."- Im_a_nice_horse

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Temper Temper...

"Can't control their anger and/or hits and breaks stuff when angry."- LilleSmurfine

There Is Nothing More Important In Life...

"Your significant other restricting you from hanging out with your friends."- AagamAaghnya

There Is So Much More To Life...

"If their political views are their whole personality."- V1p3rzach

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It's fair enough to have deal breakers when it comes to finding a partner.

Always remember though, first impressions can be misleading.

And love has a way of helping you overlook the imperfections of others.

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