Identifying a red flag before a relationship is crucial since it can help you save yourself a heartbreak or a disappointmentA red flag is hot and cold with their communication, sometimes very attentive, and at other times completely unresponsive. This might indicate lack of communication or emotional instabilityThey ignore your personal space and instead force you to do things that you're not comfortable withThey become overly jealous or try to limit your interactions with others. This level of possessiveness can lead to controlling behaviorThey often speak badly about other people, especially their ex-partners. How they talk about others could reflect how they'll eventually treat youThey want to move the relationship forward very quickly, like suggesting living together early on. This can be a sign of manipulation or a lack of true connectionThey never take responsibility for their actions and always find someone else to blame. This can make resolving conflicts nearly impossible
