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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. These warning signs are not to alarm you, but rather to equip ...

Most of us know—intellectually—the red flags of a partner who is potentially difficult, controlling, or outright abusive. Self-help books, TV, websites, friends, or past experiences help us learn ...

Love has a way of blurring our vision. In the sweetness of new affection, even obvious warning signs can look like quirks or chemistry. We make excuses, ignore our gut feelings, rationalise patterns, ...

Love has a funny way of highlighting someone’s best traits, sometimes at the expense of ignoring clear warning signs. Red flags in relationships don’t always appear as major, obvious issues. They can ...