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20+ Signs That Someone Is An Immediate Red Flag, As Said By People In This Reddit Thread

We could all learn a thing or two from this thread!

20+ Signs That Someone Is An Immediate Red Flag, As Said By People In This Reddit Thread

Red flags tend to show up fast, especially when people are dating and trying to decide whether someone is worth a second look. A small habit, a weird comment, or a lack of basic respect can be enough to make someone back away before things get messy.

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That is exactly what happened when Reddit user u/sencecore asked, “What’s an immediate red flag for you?” The thread took off quickly, with thousands of people jumping in to share the behaviors that make them lose interest on the spot. Some answers are funny, some are painfully relatable, and a few are surprisingly specific.

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Here are 25 of the best responses from the thread.

1. But if you look closer, it actually is!

1. But if you look closer, it actually is!Reddit
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2. Accountability is just attractive.

2. Accountability is just attractive.Reddit
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3. Not everyone can afford it, but yes, some people should be really mindful, especially when they are on their first dates.

3. Not everyone can afford it, but yes, some people should be really mindful, especially when they are on their first dates.Reddit

That one hit a nerve pretty quickly.

4. This is so oddly specific, and it truly makes us want to know more.

4. This is so oddly specific, and it truly makes us want to know more.Reddit

5. Do you have a gift card?

5. Do you have a gift card?Reddit

6. An a**hole in broad daylight here.

6. An a**hole in broad daylight here.Reddit

7. They make being mean their whole personality, and it isn't attractive at all.

7. They make being mean their whole personality, and it isn't attractive at all.Reddit

8. Unfortunately, this is a red flag.

8. Unfortunately, this is a red flag.Reddit

9. Sparked a memory right there.

9. Sparked a memory right there.Reddit

Some of these replies are way too specific to be random.

10. This can also translate to "It's just one baby."

10. This can also translate to "It's just one baby."Reddit

11. If you ever see a job posting for a company with this description—run!

11. If you ever see a job posting for a company with this description—run!Reddit

12. That'll do it!

12. That'll do it!Reddit

13. Karens in the making.

13. Karens in the making.Reddit

14. That was a hardcore move.

14. That was a hardcore move.Reddit

15. Like collecting magnets or infinity stones, perhaps.

15. Like collecting magnets or infinity stones, perhaps.Reddit

The thread keeps getting more relatable the further it goes.

This mirrors the fight over asking a partner to pay more rent for sleeping at their ex every night.

16. Two sides of the same coin.

16. Two sides of the same coin.Reddit

17. These are already a given, but yes, indeed!

17. These are already a given, but yes, indeed!Reddit

18. That would be a fun deal.

18. That would be a fun deal.Reddit

19. This is the twin of the company that acts like its workers are a "family."

19. This is the twin of the company that acts like its workers are a "family."Reddit

20. Give the guy an automatic pass.

20. Give the guy an automatic pass.Reddit

21. Are you guilty of love bombing, too? Or have you been on the receiving end of it?

21. Are you guilty of love bombing, too? Or have you been on the receiving end of it?Reddit

22. It's always the "nice" guys.

22. It's always the "nice" guys.Reddit

23. You can answer either way.

23. You can answer either way.Reddit

24. What's wrong with dishwashers?

24. What's wrong with dishwashers?Reddit

Well, oops!

Well, oops!Reddit

Red flags may be common, but people are clearly getting better at spotting them fast.

Do you have any immediate red flags to add to the list? Comment with your thoughts or share this article for all your family and friends to see!

Want more Reddit-level drama like refusing a new pet after a traumatic past disaster? Read the AITA debate over adopting again after a pet disaster.

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