Red flags to look for in ourselves

From not listening to not addressing past trauma, here are a few red flags to look for in ourselves.

Published on: Nov 02, 2023 11:49 AM IST

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We often forget to check in with ourselves to know if we are the toxic person in the relationship. Time to time, it is important to have a look at ourselves and know if we are causing difficulty to others. "There’s so much information out there to look out for in others but what about red flags in ourselves?⁣ If any of these red flags have resonated with you, don’t panic.⁣ The truth is, we can all have them from time to time, and highlighting them isn’t about punishing ourselves for being complex human beings.⁣ It’s about identifying the things we want to work on and taking positive action.," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. (Unsplash)

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Sometimes we refrain from wanting to put the work in the relationship and expect the other person to do all the work. This is a major red flag.  (Unsplash)

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Listening and understanding are important behavior patterns in a healthy relationship. When we do not know how to listen with intent in a relationship, it can cause distance.  (Unsplash)

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Sometimes it is possible that we may not get what we want – not knowing how to deal with such situations can be toxic.  (Unsplash)

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We cannot put the burden on the partner to help us figure out everything. Some things are meant to be explored and solved by us.  (Unsplash)

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We must learn to be aware of the difficult emotions and address them in healthy ways – failing to do so can impact the relationship adversely. (Unsplash)