16 Women On The Red Flags They Can’t Ignore In Men Anymore
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16 Women On The Red Flags In Men They’ll Never Ignore Again

“When they cannot discuss sexual health like an adult. If you’re having sex you need to discuss birth control, condoms, and STDs.” — nadanope11

“Weaponized incompetence. Making no attempt at doing something effectively in the hopes that they won’t be asked to do it again. If you can’t put in the effort, then neither can I.” — fcandiax

“Apologizing but not really meaning it, even sounding so fed up when saying sorry.” — jafug

“Lack of communication. A relationship cannot work if you can’t communicate wants/needs/goals/boundaries. I’ve dated too many guys who just say they’re ‘bad at talking’ and then don’t really make an effort to really improve. It’s really difficult to have a healthy relationship when someone just shuts down/changes subjects/dodges conversations that need to happen.” — EmeraldTerror

“Reckless driving. It indicates a blatant disregard for others, a general disregard for the safety and comfort of their passengers, and indicates a high level of personal insecurity.” — thedrybarbarian

“When he talks over me. That tells me that he thinks he’s more important than me and/or what I have to say is less important. Not hearing me out is not acceptable.” — cassandraltucker

“Pushing or neglecting boundaries. If they don’t care to respect the silly ones, they’re certainly going to waltz across the serious ones.” — ToiletPaperGanon

“When I worked at KFC, there was a girl whose boyfriend would stay parked outside the door the during her entire shift. That is not something I’ve seen commonly and it’s a HUGE red flag.” — lidaliy182

“Ignorant arrogance – doesn’t seem capable of changing his mind or seeing other perspectives.” — Adventurous_Range663

“When they have to always, always, always one up you.” — FoodFactor

“Unhealthy dependency on my replies. Before I met my current SO, I was chatting to a guy who needed replies within minutes. If I didn’t reply in 30 minutes he’d start saying things like ‘she’s gone again.’ Or ‘and I’ve lost her interest again.’ It became like a chore to respond. When I said I didn’t feel comfortable continuing the conversation he started talking about ‘how women never gave him a chance, and he is a good man.’ It might not seem to him he had ill intent but it came across as controlling and pressuring.” — Suihime

“When he’s so focused on what he has to say, can’t wait to tell you things that happened to HIM and is never actually listening to you or waiting for you to finish. Usually means they’re too much into themselves and could never value and hear you as a real you.” — NeuroticShark216

“If they always need to be right. I talked to a guy who would unsend messages on Instagram if he said something wrong in them. You look smarter if you concede and say, ‘oh, I was mistaken.’” — hurricanetrash

“Not respecting a ‘no’. Not taking it well if they don’t get their way. Not taking it well if you disagree with them.” – Whiskey-on-the-Rocks

“Trying to pressure you to drink more/take drugs (not just offering, but trying to talk or pressure you into it if you’re reluctant).” — Whiskey-on-the-Rocks

“Talking about women/relationships as if women are a prize/reward/object rather than a person.” — Whiskey-on-the-Rocks