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The 5 Red Flags I Wish Every Woman Knew Before 30 (And the One That Changes Everything)
It happens to the best of us. Casually dating a man to see where it goes even though you know you want more. Feeling anxious about the plans he hasn’t made with you, but waiting to see if he steps up. Feeling like something isn’t right, but giving a situationship more time to see how things unfold. Many women have been guilty of allowing a man who to waste her precious energy and time, while ignoring glaring red flags that support the man in questions is simply not right for her.
If you’ve ever been left wondering how you missed the obvious, beating yourself up for “wasting” months or years on someone who was never serious — this post is for you.
Why Smart Women Miss Red Flags (It’s Not What You Think)
Often times the issue is not whether or not you can see the red flags. Most of us can. The problem is that we’ve been conditioned to ignore them or downplay them.
We’re taught to be understanding, patient, and to give people the benefit of the doubt. We’re told that “nobody’s perfect” and that we should focus on potential rather than patterns. Meanwhile, we’re watching our friends cycle through the same toxic relationships, wondering why they keep choosing the wrong men.
