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Old 03-29-2015, 11:15 AM
 
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Some things are quite important when it comes to a serious LTR and should simply not be overlooked or compromised under any circumstances in my opinion.

These things include

- control issues
- trust issues
- jealousy issues
- alcohol / drugs issues
- money management issues
- infidelity issues
- anger issues

If a person I was dating had any of the above issues it would be a deal breaker.

You are playing a dangerous game if you choose to be with someone that has any of those problems.

My mom is dating a man now (been for a awhile and will probably marry him) that would most likely have a few of those things checked off, and she is simply too enamored to acknowledge it or she thinks he can change. It makes me want to pull my hair out. Not smart be "hoping someone changes".

I have come to terms with it though. Its her life and she will have to deal with the consequences for making poor decisions.

Anyways, what are you guy's thoughts on these big "red flags"? Have different ones? Think these are on point?

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Old 03-29-2015, 11:17 AM
 
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There is no "biggest red flag" when there are plenty of people who will overlook them, and every one of those flags you listed are easily overlooked.
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Old 03-29-2015, 11:18 AM
 
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There is no "biggest red flag" when there are plenty of people who will overlook them, and every one of those flags you listed are easily overlooked.
Plenty of people do overlook them. In my mind it's the reason divorce rates are so high.
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Old 03-29-2015, 02:18 PM
 
Location: Arizona
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I agree with those. I think the money issue may actually be corrected IF, the other person is very responsible with money AND if the irresponsible person can admit their issue and relinquish full financial control over to the other person.

Both my husband and I are pretty good with money, but I am the one in charge of it. I pay all the bills, shop for food and supples, know the balance... My husband doesn't inquire much cause he trusts my abilities and we've never had an issue.
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Old 03-29-2015, 06:11 PM
 
Location: Imperial Beach
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If she's in it for the $$$
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Old 03-29-2015, 06:17 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Drug use
Felon
Picks her teeth with a Bowie knife
Self-immolation
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Old 03-29-2015, 06:21 PM
 
Location: Imperial Beach
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That ghetto fabolous attitude is a turn off.
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Old 03-29-2015, 06:23 PM
 
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I agree with those. I think the money issue may actually be corrected IF, the other person is very responsible with money AND if the irresponsible person can admit their issue and relinquish full financial control over to the other person.

Both my husband and I are pretty good with money, but I am the one in charge of it. I pay all the bills, shop for food and supples, know the balance... My husband doesn't inquire much cause he trusts my abilities and we've never had an issue.
It can be corrected , but i do not think I would risk it.
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Old 03-29-2015, 07:44 PM
 
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Everyone has different dating red flags. Some red flags you may list may not be someone else's red flags. Eh, I have my own but I've listed them before somewhere...
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Old 03-29-2015, 07:55 PM
 
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One big red flag that I recently ran across is:

- He needs his woman to be dependent on him

This guy described it as "chivalry" but it was anything but. Beware of any guy who needs to make you feel small/weak/powerless in order to make him feel good about himself. That's not chivalry, it's misogyny.
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