Yellow Flags in a Relationship–Signs and How to Deal With Them

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In any relationship, a yellow flag, which is a behavior or characteristic that you want to keep an eye on, can crop up.

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They want to spend all their time with you, from the beginning

While this can seem endearing, it can also be concerning. “If someone becomes too dependent on their partner,

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, signaling an unhealthy dynamic that may lead to excessive pressure or an imbalance in the relationship,” says Laura Wasser, family law expert and chief of divorce evolution

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Has no hobbies or interests

Outside interests help to make a person more well-rounded. If your partner has no other things they enjoy outside of the relationship

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Has no other friends

Some people naturally like to keep to themselves. However, not having other friendships sparks concerns about your partner’s

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Unwillingness

If you are the one in the relationship who always relents to keep the peace, that is an issue. “If one partner is unwilling to compromise

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Carries a lot of debt.

Having debt is very common. Not all debt is bad. But you should look at how your significant other acquired their debt.

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Does not respect your boundaries

1. If your significant other is often late and keeps you waiting or has no respect for the personal rules you’ve put in place, it can show a lack of care and concern for your feelings.

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Constantly hides information

f your partner is consistently hiding things or avoiding sharing details about their life, it could be a yellow flag, indicating trust or communication issues that need to be addressed,” Wasser notes.

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Yellow Flags in a Relationship–Signs and How to Deal With Them