Red flags in a person

People talk a lot about red flags in relationships, but what does that term mean exactly? Are all red flags the same for everyone?

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And are they a reason to walk away, or does it ever make sense to address the red flag and mend the relationship? This article will answer these questions and outline some of the most common red flags in relationships to be aware of.

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What Are Relationship Red Flags?

Throughout all contexts, the term “red flag” signifies a reason to stop.

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Red flags are thrown in sports when a game is halted because of a foul, and they are waved on race car tracks when conditions are too dangerous to continue down the road. Red lights signal us to stop our vehicles on the road, and red tape cautions us from going beyond a certain point.

“In relationships, red flags are signs that the person probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road together would be emotionally dangerous,” explains Dr. Wendy Walsh, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in relationships.