Damn.

Do I love red.

And it made me realize, You know, we're always looking for these deal breakers and problematic behaviors and other people.

But when do we ever look at our own red flags?

And when we consider our side of the street when dating what would be a flag for us?

Well, red flag number one, what are you actually looking for?

You'd be surprised how many people I go on dates with who have no idea what they want.

So are you looking for something serious?

I don't know.

Oh, so you're just looking for something casual.

Oh, okay.

Well, eventually I want to settle down with someone.

Is that something that you're hoping?

Thio?

I don't know.

What are you actually hoping to get out of this?

Uh, whatever we're looking for, it's our job to know and communicate that in front when we're actively dating.

Honesty and straightforwardness are essential and could help us navigate another persons feelings in a respectful way.

Even when I've met people whose goals don't line up with mine.

I appreciated them being up front about it.

Red flag number two Motivation.

Do you actually like this person or do you just like the attention?

Are you only dating because you're terrified of being alone?

Are you completely over your exes?

No.

Really.

Are you completely over your exes?

I have been guilty of not having the best motivations when dating sometimes.

And it has always led to me hurting someone's feelings.

So a quick check of what your motivations are will help spare others.

And red flag number three, your ideas of relationships.

How much does your personality change when you're with someone?

Look, babe, you gotta stop dressing up like me.

It's creepy.

Are you the type to be extremely co dependent?

Baby, I love you so much.

It's like like your host and I'm your Paris A.

Are you looking for someone to complement your life or complete it?

Once we get married, all of our problems will go away.

That's how it works.

What's your freaking movie?

Often our ideas of relationships will affect how we operate in them, and when you're operating from a place of desperate need or thinking that this one person who is your romantic partner will fulfill your whole life.

It's probably gonna be a disaster.

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