By Neha Yadav
Published Jan 15, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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6 relationship red flags you should not ignore 

Maintaining a relationship requires constant effort and reciprocation. It is crucial to appreciate efforts of your partner. You must also watch out for certain red flags that may call for an end of a toxic relationship. 

Here are some red flags you should always pay attention to in your partner. 

Dominating behaviour

If your partner is overly controlling and overpowering, you must address the issue and look for a solution together. If your loved one controls your movements, decisions and beliefs, you must confront your partner or end the relationship.

Verbally abusive

It is essential to take immediate action against your partner or call them out for being verbally abusive in a relationship.

Narcissism

If your partner is pompous and shows narcissistic behaviour, make sure to convey this issue to them. Being emotionally involved with a narcissistic person can be exhausting. Their overly self-obsessive behaviour can even lower your self-esteem.

Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a manipulative trick pulled by people to make you question your own sanity and judgments. If your partner makes you feel guilty unnecessarilly, then they are gaslighting you. 

Financial exploitation

Financial exploitation is a common red flag noticed in people when they depend on their partner for financial support and show toxic behaviour for not fulfilling their materialistic needs. 

Lack of communication

Communication is the key to trust, stability and understanding in a relationship. It is best to communicate with your partner about how lack of communication affects your relationship.