When it comes to the college dating scene, there are many factors that can, and often do, complicate relationships. Relationships are no walk in the park, to say the least. Even before the ease of instant communication, social media, and other technology existed, couples in relationships have always had their issues.
Nowadays, those already existing issues have only multiplied, making it increasingly difficult for couples to last in the long run. Though they are often overlooked, there are plenty of reasons to continue working on a struggling relationship, but there are also reasons to walk away. Here are 8 red flags to look out for in relationships.
1. They Have Had Unfaithful Tendencies
An unfaithful partner is one of the main ingredients in the recipe for relationship failure. They don't say, “once a cheater always a cheater” for nothing. If you or your partner have cheated on each other, you have a major re flag on your hands. This means that you are either not ready for a serious relationship or you two are simply not meant to be.
2. You Love Them But You Are Not In Love With Them
Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to love someone, but not be in love with them. It is also possible that you fell out of love with your partner. If you feel like you've given it your all, but still just don't feel that “in love”, that is a reason to terminate the relationship. Why try so hard to make it work with someone you are not in love with?
3. The Don't Let You Have Friends Of The Opposite Sex
Whether you are in a relationship or not, you should be able to have friends of the opposite sex. It is undoubtedly another red flag and a sign of a lack of trust in your relationship and a sign of your partner's possible insecurities both in themselves and the relationship as a whole.
4. They Tell You What You Can And Cannot Wear
If your partner feels that because they are dating you that they can tell you what to wear, that is a major, major red flag. They shouldn’t feel threatened by seeing their significant other wearing a "provocative" outfit or something that other people may find to be attractive. You decide what you wear, nobody else does, especially not your other half.
5. They Hold You Back From Different Opportunities
You are young right now and you should be taking advantage of this by traveling and doing all of the things you enjoy without constantly working around anybody else's schedule. If you want to study abroad for a semester and your significant other says your relationship won’t last long-distance, you do not need them. NEVER make any of your life decisions off of somebody that you will most likely not get married to because you will regret it.
