Valentine's Day 2022: Top 5 red flags and green flags in a relationship

Updated On Feb 14, 2022 07:06 am IST

Valentine's Day 2022: When it comes to falling in love, nothing but your gut instinct will guide you the best. Not everyone can be everything at all times. So, allow people the compassion they deserve while honouring yourself, as well. Chandni Tugnait, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, and founder-director of Gateway of Healing talks about top 5 green and red flags in a relationship.

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Falling in love is a beautiful feeling but choosing a wrong person can scar one for life. In order to make the best choice, one should not only be aware of red flags in a relationship to avoid entry of a problematic partner, but also green flags, so that you attract a loving and caring person in your life. Chandni Tugnait, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, and founder-director of Gateway of Healing talks about top 5 green and red flags in a relationship.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Feb 14, 2022 07:06 am IST

Falling in love is a beautiful feeling but choosing a wrong person can scar one for life. In order to make the best choice, one should not only be aware of red flags in a relationship to avoid entry of a problematic partner, but also green flags, so that you attract a loving and caring person in your life. Chandni Tugnait, a psychotherapist, life and business coach, and founder-director of Gateway of Healing talks about top 5 green and red flags in a relationship.(Pixabay)

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Open communication | Green flag: If the person believes in sharing views, expectations, feelings and thoughts authentically, respectfully and freely, he/she is the right person for you.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Open communication | Green flag: If the person believes in sharing views, expectations, feelings and thoughts authentically, respectfully and freely, he/she is the right person for you.(Pexels)

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Honouring promises | Green flag: Sticking to the promises and taking responsibility for times they are unable to meet the same without getting defensive is a good trait in a partner.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Honouring promises | Green flag: Sticking to the promises and taking responsibility for times they are unable to meet the same without getting defensive is a good trait in a partner.(Pexels)

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Respecting personal space | Green flag: Understanding and valuing the time you need for yourself, your goals, friends and interests without judging or making you feel guilty is definitely a big plus.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Respecting personal space | Green flag: Understanding and valuing the time you need for yourself, your goals, friends and interests without judging or making you feel guilty is definitely a big plus.(Pixabay)

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Inclusive | Green flag: Including you in their plans and sharing the long-term vision instead of making you feel left-out or ignored is a green flag.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Inclusive | Green flag: Including you in their plans and sharing the long-term vision instead of making you feel left-out or ignored is a green flag.(Unsplash)

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Honouring a “No” | Green flag: Honouring a ‘no’ whether it is for a date, sex or something else. Compassion for each others’ needs is pivotal in a relationship.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Honouring a “No” | Green flag: Honouring a ‘no’ whether it is for a date, sex or something else. Compassion for each others’ needs is pivotal in a relationship.(Pexels)

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Poor conflict resolution | Red flag: Yelling, overgeneralising, assuming, attacking, getting violent or aggressive during disagreements is a red flag you should pay attention to.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Poor conflict resolution | Red flag: Yelling, overgeneralising, assuming, attacking, getting violent or aggressive during disagreements is a red flag you should pay attention to.(Pexels)

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Lack of reciprocity | Red flag: Focusing only on their own needs to be met without reciprocation.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lack of reciprocity | Red flag: Focusing only on their own needs to be met without reciprocation.(Pexels)

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False promises | Red flag: Not living up to the promises made and constantly giving excuses is a big No.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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False promises | Red flag: Not living up to the promises made and constantly giving excuses is a big No.(Pixabay)

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Gaslighting | Red flag: Manipulating and lying to make you question your own beliefs and reality. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gaslighting | Red flag: Manipulating and lying to make you question your own beliefs and reality.

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Only interested in sex | Red flag: Showing interest only in physical relationship whether it is in conversation or actions is a red flag.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Only interested in sex | Red flag: Showing interest only in physical relationship whether it is in conversation or actions is a red flag.(Pexels)

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