We have been tirelessly talking about the “red flags” of relationships. And it’s important! So, I am glad we did that. But, in discussing the red ones, we almost forgot about the green ones! Green flags in a relationship are indicators that give you a clue to go, to go all in, because you might just have something magical there. It is important to be well-versed with warning signs but it is also important to know how to identity a potential keeper! These green flags will help you recognize them:
You Get To Be You, Truly And Unabashedly
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We have all been in relationships where we had to pretend to be someone else. (Actually a red flag) The exact opposite of this happens to be a very green flag! To be able to be yourself in a relationship is really great. It is when you can be the real, authentic ‘you’ around them! It is when you feel extremely comfortable in opening up about your feelings to them! It is when you feel completely safe in sharing your opinion or experience with them! It is when you feel truly understood in the conversation. You can see green flags literally waving if you are experiencing all of these.
They Really Respect You
Your partner respects your boundaries and is very proud of you. It is really important to have a partner who believes in you and what you do. This partner respects your feelings, your opinions, and your experiences and gives you ample space to emotionally operate in the relationship. They always have time to listen to your points and opinions. They always let you set your own priorities and understand your commitments. They believe in the work you do and are very proud of it. They never ever look down on you because of who you are or what you do. This kind of respect in a relationship is another waving green flag!
Your Friends Love Your Partner
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It is not always that your friends will actually love a romantic interest of yours. So, when it happens it might be for a reason. Your friends have seen you through all your relationships and they know it all. If they like your current partner, it is a very reliable green signal. Your friends know what exactly you need in a relationship. They know what exactly you have been trying to avoid in a relationship. Thus, they are exceptionally qualified in showing this green flag to you. And you should trust them!
I hope you get to see all these green flags in your relationship! I wish you all the love you deserve and more.
