Emotional dependency, violence, or narcissism – some warning signs shouldn’t be ignored when dating or in a relationship. They could protect you from a toxic relationship.

Many people are looking for their better half – whether in a club or on dating apps . But dating will also be faced with disappointments. Red flags cause heated conversations both on social media and in private. These are warning signs from your partner that you shouldn’t ignore.

Whether you’re just starting to date or already in a relationship, if he does these things, your relationship may be doomed. These red flags indicate that you’re falling for a toxic person. So try to figure out if they’re really a no-go for you.

He is always jealous and doesn’t trust you

At first, it might seem like you’re the center of his attention. As the relationship progresses, however, this behavior pattern can quickly turn into a compulsive need for control. The constant fear of not knowing where the other person is can be traced back to deep insecurities.

He constantly talks about himself

If every sentence he begins with “I” and he steers every topic of conversation directly back to himself, that’s a sign of a narcissist. If this happens at the beginning of a date, it could simply be insecurity. But if you’ve been dating for a while and he’s still the star of your conversations, you should get out of there as quickly as possible.

You have different life goals

American author Dr. Wendy Walsh says in her book: “For example, if someone says they’ll never get married, and that’s something you want, believe them.” The same applies if they want children, but you don’t. Or if you’d like to live abroad, but your partner makes it clear they love their home country. While this isn’t exactly a red flag, it could develop into one. It’s when one person gives up their goals for the other person without truly wanting to.

Warning sign: He becomes violent

If your date becomes violent toward you or other people, this is a serious problem and should not be taken lightly. This means the person is unable to express emotions in a healthy way. This may also be due to a lack of empathy. In such cases, psychotherapy is helpful for the violent person, but you should primarily focus on yourself.

He often talks about his “crazy ex-girlfriends”

Talking about past relationships is perfectly normal. It becomes problematic when he constantly talks about how “crazy” his exes were. Then it’s very likely that you’ll be the next crazy ex. Perception is subjective, so try to figure out what exactly caused the previous relationships to fail.

He has no friends

If your partner has trouble maintaining relationships with colleagues, they may have the same problem with you. Consider why your partner doesn’t have any friends. There are perfectly plausible reasons, such as if they just moved. Still, you should pay attention to their social skills.

He wants to spend time with you 24/7

If your partner has too much time for you and prefers to spend it all alone with you, they’re lacking balance. They’re becoming emotionally dependent on you. This puts a lot of pressure on you and creates a lot of potential for arguments. Your partner should definitely have their own goals and hobbies so that you don’t become their entire life.