The relationship goals of falling in love can be an exciting experience, and a committed relationship can feel rewarding. However, even the best of relationships may hit rough patches from time to time.
It may be difficult to tell if your relationship is simply hitting a small speed bump, or if there could be more to the situation. Here are a few red flags it can be helpful to look out for if you suspect that there could be trouble in your relationship.
Lack of Trust
One of the biggest indicators that you may have a serious issue on your hands is a lack of trust within the relationship. Trust can be a very basic building block of a healthy relationship, and if it isn’t there, it could lead to problems.
Lack of trust can manifest itself in many ways, one of them being signs of jealousy like constant suspicious questions, or demands to know what you do when not together.
Poor Communication
Another possible indicator of trouble is poor communication. For many, having a healthy and balanced relationship may rely on steady communication.
If there is ever a break down in this, it could lead one or both of the people in the relationship feeling frustrated or misunderstood. While in many cases it can be possible to work on communication issues, if your partner has no interest in working on them, it may be a red flag.
Unpredictability
Dealing with any kind of unpredictability can be stressful, and this can be especially true when it comes to relationships. Whether your partner has a short temper or a habit of making plans and not telling you about them until the last moment, there are many kinds of unpredictability that can put a strain on relationships.
Also, when a partner displays unpredictable behavior, it could be a sign of more serious personality issues that could deepen over time.
Lack of Family Support
When you love someone, it is only natural that you would want your family and friends to like them as well. Of course, what you think of your partner may ultimately be more important than what others think, but if no one in your circle seems to have a favorable opinion of your partner, you may need to look-out.
Often, those close to you may pick up on things that you might not see yourself. Even if no one has anything overtly negative to say about your partner, if they don’t seem to share your excitement about them being in your life it could be a sign that they may not be the one for you.
The Bottom Line
Romantic relationships can be exciting and rewarding, but they can be complicated at times, too. Because of this, it may sometimes feel difficult to tell whether an issue you’re experiencing is normal, or a sign of something more concerning.
Most relationships may have their share of ups and downs. Yet, if you find your relationship is going through more rough periods than anything else, it may be time to consider if it’s the right relationship for you.
No one but you may know for sure what the right move is. Taking some time to educate yourself about relationship red flags may make it easier for you to make a decision.
Identity Magazine is all about guiding women to discover their powers of Self-Acceptance, Appreciation, and Personal Achievement.
We ask that every contributor and expert answer the Identity questions in keeping with our theme. Their answers can be random and in the moment or they can be aligned with the current article they have written. As a team, we hope to encourage and motivate each other, thus inspiring you to Get All A’s.
1. What have you accepted within your life, physically and/or mentally? Additionally, what are you still working on accepting? Now, we’re not talking about resignation, rather stepping into, embraced, and owned.
I have accepted that I will never find the perfect balance as a mom, and no matter how others perceive me as a working mom, both being a mom and a professional help me to progress as a woman.
2. Appreciation is everything. What have you learned to appreciate about yourself and/or within your life, physically and mentally? On the other hand OR in contrast, are there elements of who you are that you’re still working on appreciating?
I’m grateful for the resilience that my trials have instilled in me. As hard as my trials have been they have helped me empathize with others more and to become a better person.
3. Share with us one of your most rewarding achievements in life? Tell us not only what makes YOU most proud but also share the goals and dreams that you still have.
Becoming a mother and feeling the love of my children has been the most rewarding experience of my life. That love coupled with a desire to maintain their love and respect is one of my biggest motivators in life.
