Confusion about where you stand in the relationship is a red flag. Mixed signals and uneasy feelings shouldn't be ignored. Reflect on your needs and be honest about whether they are being met.
Partner's self-centeredness and lack of interest in your life is a red flag. Genuine curiosity, emotional connection, and feeling cherished are essential for a healthy relationship.
Bids for connection ignored: a relationship red flag. Partners fail to respond or intentionally disregard invitations for emotional, physical, or intellectual engagement.
No disagreements can be a red flag. Avoiding conflict doesn't indicate a healthy relationship. Unexpressed feelings lead to resentment and weaken the bond, warns Rainey, licensed counselor.
Periods of disconnection can be resolved. Reconnect through vulnerable conversations and quality time. Discuss ways to improve comfort and communication with your partner, advises Raskin.
Assuming partner's actions: a red flag. Seeing them as an idealized version may hinder awareness of signs and complexities, warns Spotts-De Lazzer, therapist.
Doubts and unaddressed thoughts can create relationship disconnect, warns therapist Matthew Brace. Recognizing and openly sharing doubts is crucial for a healthy relationship.
Lack of eye contact with your partner may indicate underlying issues, warns psychologist David Helfand. Address the situation by discussing it openly and reflecting on your own behavior.
One-sided compromising is concerning, warns Raskin. Healthy relationships require mutual compromise and avoiding a dynamic where only one partner constantly gives in.