Tag Archives: Green flags

Red flag phrases in relationships

Blocking compassion by advice, interrogation, one-upping or correcting Examples:

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Green Flags

Blanket Statement One green flag was when he brought me my favorite coffee order—before I ever mentioned what it was—I thought, ‘Okay, this guy actually pays attention.’ He didn’t just listen; he remembered from our previous coffee outing. Nice green … Continue reading

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His Magic Toiletry Kit

Harry and I celebrated seven years of marriage in a beautiful Grand Canyon cabin. Dressing for dinner, I asked him if he had scissors to snip a thread from my sweater. He quickly pulled a pair from his toiletry kit. … Continue reading

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Marriage

Marriage is fucking hard… you have to understand nobody is perfect. And you have to decide: Can I live with this? Can we work with each other on this, or is this a deal breaker? Force yourself to notice if … Continue reading

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Best Dating Advice

How someone treats you when you’re in need — whether dealing with death, loss of a job, after running a marathon, or if you’re just hangry — can say a lot about a person and how they will treat you … Continue reading

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