Understanding And Recognizing Pink Flags In A Relationship

When I started dating, my partner used to stop communicating out of nowhere, like we were in a conversation and suddenly he would step into another universe. Initially, I didn’t react and asked him to work out. Consecutively, he never tried to work on his communication and mindfulness skills and slowly it turned out to be a major issue in the relationship.

Pink flags in a relationship are visible from the initial phases but if not worked on or overlooked, they can turn out to be a major issue in the relationship. Pink flags in the relationship are different from yellow, beige, red, or green flags because these flags can show areas for improvement or signs that demand proper attention.

In this blog, we will take a deep look at pink flags in a relationship, how to spot them, and how to resolve them to build a healthy and happy relationship. So, let’s get started!

What are Pink Flags in a Relationship?

Pink flags are not as severe as yellow or red flags in a relationship; instead, pink flags indicate an issue in a relationship that needs to be worked on. If not worked on or overlooked by a partner, such signs can turn into major issues in the relationship.

In some cases, pink flags may not turn into a major issue but they still can feel daunting to one partner even after spending years with them. The severity of pink flags totally depends on the context.

After spotting them in your relationship, you should work on them, learn more about them, or proceed with caution in the future. Whatever the reason, they are always helpful to learn and help you build a successful and happy relationship with your partner.

10 Major Pink Flags in a Relationship

1. Abuse

Abuse in any form (emotional, verbal, physical, or financial) is a deal-breaker in all types of relationships. If your partner has just started showing signs of abuse in any form, stop it right away and work on resolving the issue before it turns into a major issue.

2. Controlling behavior

Controlling behavior not only looks toxic but it also limits your ability to make decisions, lowers your self-esteem, and can turn into abuse if not controlled before time. Controlling behavior is a deal-breaker and is considered to be a red flag. If your partner has just started showing signs of controlling behavior, it’s high time to stop them immediately.

3. Different priorities

When you two share different priorities at a time, you start making adjustments with your career, goals, family, and whatnot! Initially, such small acts of adjustment might look normal but with them, they keep on getting worse if they are not converted into mutual priorities.

4. Gaslighting

Gaslighting is known to be a manipulation tactic which is a red flag and considered to be a form of emotional abuse. If your partner is continuously blaming something on you or making you feel bad about yourself lately, consider those signs to be warning signs of gaslighting.

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5. Jealousy

Jealousy might look normal in the initial phases of the relationship; however, constant jealousy combined with insecurity can turn into a major issue later. For example, if your partner needs your undivided attention, it might be an adjustable part however; a partner getting jealous of your professional or personal things might be a non-negotiable thing in your relationship.

6. Lack of communication

We all are busy achieving our career goals, but we must find time to communicate and discuss our needs, emotions, feelings, or thoughts on a regular basis. If your partner seems to be busy all the time, unable to provide time to you, or not really a good listener, it might turn into a major issue in the relationship. It can turn into disagreements, misunderstandings, and more in the relationship.

7. Lack of conflict-resolving abilities

Problems are an inevitable part of a relationship; it really matters how compatible you two are at resolving conflicts. It’s a fact that partners who keep things by heart are not able to build a successful relationship. It’s important to know how to self-forgive and move on. Additionally, there are some couples who stop communicating during conflicts because they think they are protecting the relationship from toxicity, well; it’s not the right thing to do. As mentioned above, communication is the major key to resolving most of the conflicts in the relationship.

8. Lack of kindness

Small acts of kindness and thoughtfulness make a major difference in the relationship. Leaving your partner messed up every time might make you look selfish and inconsiderate. Kindness in a relationship makes you look generous, caring, thoughtful, compassionate, and supportive.

9. Lack of personal relationships

A partner who has bad relationships with family or friends lacks familial love which often results in major issues in the future. In some relationships, lack of familial love may turn into toxicity, lack of respect, lack of mutual understanding, and more.

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10. Love bombing

One of the major red flags in a relationship is known to be love bombing. In love bombing a partner becomes very invested from the early phases and slowly it can turn into manipulation and lack of affection. Consecutively, it makes the other partner feel grandiose which can leave you brokenhearted. Love bombing can be commonly seen in narcissists.

What to do: If you feel you’re love-bombed by your partner, remove yourself from the situation and seek the support of your loved ones. Walk away directly from uncomfortable situations because in the future such relationships can leave you unworthy and unloved.

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