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Jun 29, 2007 9:03 PM CST Boundaries...
HzChld
HzChldHzChldSomewhere in the middle, Oklahoma USA55 Threads 2,779 Posts
Lately I have been very curious to know something. Just how much is on the table for negotiation when it comes to entering a relationship with someone for you.

How soon do you begin looking for red flags?
What do you consider glaring red flags?
What will you absolutely not accept in a relationship?
How far will you go in maintaining your boundaries?
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Jun 29, 2007 9:13 PM CST Boundaries...
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
Start looking for red flags right away. Have been hurt very badly in the past not to.

Not telling the truth. Always looking at other women. Vague on his martial/living status. What they did that day. Cancelling plans at last minute.

Lying, cheating, being jealous, overly possisive.

I will go so far as to breaking up with the person even if I really do like/love him.
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Jun 29, 2007 9:24 PM CST Boundaries...
HzChld
HzChldHzChldSomewhere in the middle, Oklahoma USA55 Threads 2,779 Posts
Those are indeed some very serious red flags to pay attention to! I have also found another red flag to be, if sharing phone numbers, if they only give you a cell number and no home or work number...Also, if they are only available at certain times and not other times, it seems suspicious.
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Jun 29, 2007 10:37 PM CST Boundaries...
Paulbearer
PaulbearerPaulbearerHouston, Texas USA237 Posts
Always looking at other women? All guys do that.
Vague on what they did that day--I'm like that just because I hate talkking about work and crap like that.
Cancelling plans at the last minute
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Jun 29, 2007 10:38 PM CST Boundaries...
Paulbearer
PaulbearerPaulbearerHouston, Texas USA237 Posts
Damn...I was trying to cancell that!
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Jun 29, 2007 10:40 PM CST Boundaries...
HzChld
HzChldHzChldSomewhere in the middle, Oklahoma USA55 Threads 2,779 Posts
laugh
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Jun 29, 2007 10:49 PM CST Boundaries...
Paulbearer
PaulbearerPaulbearerHouston, Texas USA237 Posts
blushing sigh dunno
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Jun 29, 2007 11:07 PM CST Boundaries...
red flags.. look for them right away
glaring red flags......can't remember your name,
doesn't call, doesn't keep his promises
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Jun 29, 2007 11:13 PM CST Boundaries...
chrissy87
chrissy87chrissy87Findlay, Ohio USA38 Threads 998 Posts
After having been in several bad relationships I start looking for red flags right away.

red flags for me...

doesn't have any friends.

doesn't like my friends

drinks too much

my friends & family don't like him

can't keep a job

doesn't own anything (house,car,etc...)

wants to spend all his free time with me & only me
(I need my space)

Just a few of them
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Jun 29, 2007 11:56 PM CST Boundaries...
Rickster
RicksterRicksterNew York, USA24 Threads 3,362 Posts
Then, there is that part of the relationship that just doesn’t feel ok. You have no idea what it is. But you know it does not feel positive.
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Jun 30, 2007 12:23 AM CST Boundaries...
airliner
airlinerairlinerCentral, New Jersey USA23 Threads 2 Polls 5,143 Posts
that is a decription of a lowlife/looser....sorry if I am too blunt
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Jun 30, 2007 12:24 AM CST Boundaries...
airliner
airlinerairlinerCentral, New Jersey USA23 Threads 2 Polls 5,143 Posts
Hey rockygirl....I am not talking to you about my martial life because I have never tried itlaugh
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Jun 30, 2007 12:31 AM CST Boundaries...
constanza
constanzaconstanzaLA, California USA28 Threads 1 Polls 5,159 Posts
when things don't add up and when it doesn't feel right, also irresponsibility
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Jun 30, 2007 6:02 AM CST Boundaries...
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
Hey airliner, you just talked to me about your martial life.

laugh wave
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Jun 30, 2007 6:05 AM CST Boundaries...
classicrockgirl
classicrockgirlclassicrockgirlInverness, Florida USA12 Threads 2,414 Posts
rolling on the floor laughing tongue
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Jun 30, 2007 6:10 AM CST Boundaries...
Konigsberg
KonigsbergKonigsbergJurassic Park (Site B), Nova Scotia Canada57 Threads 3 Polls 8,448 Posts
Ditto Rickster ....... thumbs up

in a few words ... and absolute.

Reg and other types of flags that you are curious about HzChild, are different for everyone since all of us are different and situations we were going through are different as well


But Rickster said it all ......... professor


" Then, there is that part of the relationship that just doesn’t feel ok. You have no idea what it is. But you know it does not feel positive."peace
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Jun 30, 2007 6:17 AM CST Boundaries...
trish123
trish123trish123Macclesfield, Cheshire, England UK177 Threads 4 Polls 13,724 Posts
Yep, people ingnore red flags at their own peril - but they often do and live to regret it - if it doesnt feel right, even just a teensy bit then dont go rushing in peace
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Jun 30, 2007 4:37 PM CST Boundaries...
sassie431
sassie431sassie431southern, California USA45 Threads 500 Posts
I look for red flags right away.
Glaring red flags would be no pic, won't tell their real name, never allowing me to have their number or telling me to call between certain hours. They hide where they live. Only can see you during daytime hours. Time limits, never being on time.
I will not accept someone who uses drugs.
I will not accept someone who drinks to get drunk.
I will not accept any name calling.
I will not accept lies.
I will not accept being number 10 , I am number one or nothing.
I will go as far as walking away from the relationship to never look back if any of the above is broken.
There are plenty of good men , I don't need to take one that doesn't respect me.
This maybe the reason why I am still single.

Mary grin
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