REALITIES
“What are some subtle red flags in a relationship that are often overlooked but should be taken seriously?”
Love bombing, gaslighting and talking badly about exes are some of the common red flags that are often overlooked in a relationship.
The ability of your lover to lavish you with affection is known as “love bombing.” They give you everything you could possibly want in the early stages of your relationship and exhibit characteristics of being overly invested in you. This is a type of manipulation when they want to gain something from you, like sex or marriage.
Another tactic used to manipulate you into thinking that you’re to blame for their terrible behavior is gaslighting. It’s like turning the tables upside down. Since it’s uncommon to realize when someone is gaslighting you, this is frequently ignored. It is a ploy to absolve themselves of responsibility for their own wrongdoings.
They insult past partners. You might believe that characterizing an ex as toxic is commonplace. But remember, who’s to say they won’t do the same to you if they can speak poorly of someone they previously loved behind their back? Reputational damage from an ex shouldn’t be accepted as normal.
