People Have Shared The Red Flags That They Look Out For When Dating

When you start dating someone, you may sometimes overlook small details in favor of trying to build a relationship. This can be a dangerous game.

When you have rose-colored glasses on, after being struck by Cupid's arrow, the red flags may appear a little pink. But guess what? Once the initial love has worn off, the red flags will still be there—and worse, it will be impossible to ignore them.

As you date more people, you begin to notice the small things that can lead to bigger problems later on. So, let other people's warnings help you make healthier choices, and look out for the following red flags!

1. Pretty much

astro78

2. !!!

mitzy247

3. Make sure they respect little boundaries, too.

GleaningSage

4. They put you down to make themselves feel better and to try to control you.

LusraGray

5. Exactly: make sure you're paying attention when someone shows you who they are.

LisaNNwachukwu

6. Too much drama is never good.

LisaNNwachukwu

7. Pronouncing people's names correctly is a basic form of respect.

j_derekb

8. RUN, don't walk, away from self-professed "nice guys."

Razafirme

9. What are your biggest red flags? Share them in the comments below!

10. Vom.

AlisaValdesRod1

11. Basically worshiping any entrepreneur.

rosiebuttoncups

12. These people SUCK.

but_im_kim_tran

13. THIS STUFF IS SO CREEPY.

JessBot5000

14. Even their non-offensive jokes will never be funny.

elizabethjoy_xo

15. An easy way to tell if they have respect for other people or not!

arion_exclusive

16. Beware of someone who talks super negatively about their exes.

This is especially true of men who call their exes crazy.

AlisaValdesRod1

17. Aside from being cringe, this probably means they have deep-seated power and anger issues.

happyhappywho

18. Not being able to take responsibility for their actions.

Juel92

19. Straight-up gross people.

RERittenhouse

20. If you need credit to do a good thing, it was never about doing a good thing.

_Astro_Nerd_

21. This.

WaltHasNoCell

22. "No" is not a negotiation.

SarahSmith4WA

23. People who hate cats also have issues with women.

cmpriest

24. People who victimize themselves.

naima

25. NOPE.

thelexep

26. This probably means they have no boundaries whatsoever and will do whatever it takes to get ahead.

janieboo25

27. An easy way for someone to prove they suck.

PeterAstridKane

28. YIKES.

kindaashady

29. People who get overly affected by sports need to be given a red flag.

megpillow

30. Yep....

Juva881

31. "I know you're not supposed to say this, but..."

LacieDank

32. Being able to apologize is a basic life skill.

kianamoods

33. Valid.

WarmestRegardss

34. LEGIT.

kjxoxo

35. Who gave us those awards, huh?

Teacher_Toni

36. Eugh.

freddymac2020