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We often hear that someone is toxic or that there are red flag signs for you. However, how many believe that we should know ourselves in addition to evaluating others? Have you ever entertained the idea that there might even be a warning sign? What harmful qualities do you have? No one is perfect and everyone has characteristics that should raise suspicion. To make sure you’re at your best, it’s important to check in with yourself regularly.
Here are the few signs to know whether you are a red flag or not.
You lack empathy
It’s never a good look when someone is depressed. Everyone should be able to show empathy in everyday life. People develop emotional relationships with their environment. If you can’t see other people’s pain and suffering and can’t just talk about yourself, that’s a warning sign. Everyone has problems, but if you think that just solving your problems is important enough, then you are a warning sign.
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You are not willing to work on yourself
Building a positive relationship with yourself is the first step to building a positive relationship with another person. If you are aware of your shortcomings but you are not working to overcome them. Introspection and self-reflection are important components of progress. If you’re not willing to face those challenges, it’s time to realize that you’re a major red flag in your own life.
You are too self-centred
Who doesn’t like attention? Unfortunately, individuals burn out quickly when they receive too much attention. It is acceptable to have some selfishness. Put yourself first, but take a step back and think when your self-centeredness intentionally harms others. Self-centered people often find it difficult to love other people. They tend to be takers rather than givers and cannot sustain one-sided relationships.
You can’t handle rejection
Life will inevitably involve rejections, and if you don’t develop the necessary skills to handle them, you will lose out. If you act like a kid in a candy store when their favorite treat is denied, it’s time to take a closer look at yourself. This is a toxic personality trait. The ones who get rejected are the ones who don’t handle rejection well. Being nice to others will make your life easier.
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Do the bare minimum
Every connection needs work. You have to work to make sure your partner finds the connection fulfilling. But, if you only do the bare minimum and assume the other person will carry the entire load, you’ll raise serious red flags. In a relationship, you have to make time, effort, sacrifices and adjustments; If you can’t do any of these things, it’s not for you.
You are not a good listener
Few people possess the active talent required to be a good listener. If you’re just listening to someone and not understanding what they’re saying, you’re not really listening well. Listening is an important skill in every relationship. Instead of just listening to what will work for you, find out if the other person has any complaints or concerns they would like to discuss.
You base your value on other relationships
If you base your self-worth on what other people think of you, there’s a problem. If you believe your relationship will “complete” you and you constantly need validation from others. Then, more than a partner, you need therapy. Your lover should not come riding in like a shining knight to save you. Plus, you’re not a helpless victim. You have to save yourself. Get professional help, develop self-worth and then pursue love. Know your true self, love and care for that person.
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