Dating Dating Red Flags

Question 1

Which behavior is considered a major red flag early in a new relationship?

Accepted Answer

Constantly checking your phone and wanting to know your location

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Introducing you to their close friends after a month

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Sharing their past relationship experiences thoughtfully

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Planning future activities together

Question 2

What does it mean when someone consistently cancels plans at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

They may not be genuinely invested in the relationship

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They are very busy and highly successful

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They are testing your patience

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They have social anxiety and need support

Question 3

What is 'future faking' as a red flag in dating?

Accepted Answer

Making big promises about the future with no intention of following through

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Talking about your exes on the first date

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Being overly optimistic about the relationship

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Discussing marriage too early in dating

Question 4

Which of these is a classic sign of 'negging' in dating?

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Giving backhanded compliments designed to lower your confidence

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Playing hard to get by taking time to reply

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Being too agreeable and never disagreeing

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Texting too frequently in the early stages

Question 5

Why is it a red flag when a new date speaks very negatively about all of their exes?

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It may mean they struggle to take responsibility and show a pattern of blame

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It shows they are over their past and ready to move on

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It indicates they have high standards

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It means they are being honest and open with you

Question 6

What does 'intermittent reinforcement' mean as a red flag in dating?

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Alternating between affection and withdrawal to keep you emotionally hooked

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Being inconsistent about paying for dates

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Canceling plans every other week

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Texting only on certain days of the week