Red flags: why you need to pay attention to the way someone you’re dating treats others

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Red flags: why you need to pay attention to the way someone you’re dating treats others

By Lauren Geall

Updated 3 years ago

1 min read

When it comes to red flags, a lot of focus is placed on the way a date acts towards their partner. But what about the way they treat others? Here, an expert explains why the way someone interacts with other people could be a red flag.

Identifying red flags in a potential partner isn’t always simple. When you’re in the whirlwind of a new relationship, it’s all too easy to let potentially toxic behaviours slide in favour of the excitement of romance

But paying attention to someone’s red flags can help you identify whether the relationship you’re forging will be a healthy one. The only problem is knowing where to look. 

Ever since the phrase ‘red flag’ cemented its place in dating terminology, it’s largely revolved around the way a potential partner behaves towards the person they’re dating. But what about the way they behave towards others? 

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