List of Dating Red Flags by Timothy Sharkey

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Here is a list of almost every dating red flag imaginable.

A new mate that is very secretive about their past or often hesitate to talk about their past when asked is most likely hiding something such as a marriage or past criminal history. Rating 10 out of 10.

A date that prioritizes their mother over their significant other and still lets their mothers run their lives is most likely insecure and certainly are not ready for a long-term relationship. Rating: 10 out of 10.

A hopeful date that is dating other people or worse having sex with others and is also dishonest about the issue is not nearly ready for a relationship. Rating 10 out of 10.

A date that tells you that they are busy all the time and can never seem to find time to be with you. If a date is always busy than they are most likely not interested in you or are busy dating somebody else. Rating: 10 out of 10.

A potential date that is in debt, in a bankruptcy or unemployed but still seems to spend lots of money without much care has very little financial discipline and will be a nightmare in a relationship. Rating 9 out of 10.

A potential lover that asks to sleep with their date on the first night that they get together is probably more interested in having sex than having a long-lasting relationship. Rating 9 out of 10.

A mate that wants everything their own way and who is not willing to compromise and becomes abusive in controlling when they don't get their way will only get worse with time. Rating: 9 out of 10.

A potential mate that still talks frequently about a previous relationship is most likely not over that relationship and is not ready to start a new relationship. Rating: 9 out of 10.

A hopeful that has children that are not ready for their parents to date somebody new or are freshly off a divorce and make that clear when you meet them or you are unable to meet them at all could lead to trouble in the relationship. Rating 8 out of 10.

A date that displays bad habits or rudeness in public places such as a restaurant or movie theater most likely has these personalities in other areas and would not make for a very good date. Rating 8 out of 10.

A new found date then is more than 10 minutes late for the first three dates is most likely not interested in the relationship and there is almost no hope for a long-term relationship. Rating 8 out of 10.

A fine new date that seems to display a lot of anger during conversation or during certain events may have underlying anger inside them which could blow up in your face at any time leading to an unsafe relationship. Rating 8 out of 10.

A brand new date that seems to show disinterest in you and especially if you desire a lot of attention then this means they are not interested as their interest towards you should be clear and obvious. Rating 8 out of 10.

A hopeful that often picks arguments, seems to want everything their own way and is unwilling to compromise or listen to your side of the story feel that the opinion is the only one that counts. Rating: 7 out of 10.

A new lover that has pets that often take priority and interferes with doing things together at home especially during intimate times probably don't have their priorities straight and would not make for a good relationship. Rating 6 out of 10.

A mate that shows unclean behavior such as a clutter filled car, dust everywhere, dishes piling up and dirty clothes while you are somewhat neat could lead to long-term problems in your relationship. Rating 5 out of 10.

A hopeful new date that does not receive your signals of affection such as when you want to hug or kiss probably will have trouble getting those same signals later on and could become quite frustrating with time. Rating 5 out of 10.

A new found love that might be too conservative or too liberal and has difficulties with your feelings politically could very well lead to many disagreements in the future. Rating: 5 out of 10.

A mate that is significantly more or less educated than you may feel insecure about it or feel that you are not intelligent enough for them. This is something to think about. Rating: 4 out of 10.

A date that seems very passive or a decisive and will speak up for themselves is most likely insecure which could adversely affect the relationship. Rating 4 out of 10.

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About the Author

Timothy Sharkey works for Softgame Company, maker of card games, video poker and puzzles.