Experts' Warning Signs in Relationships

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If they're overly critical or negative

If you are starting to fall for a new love and he is critical and negative, run for the hills. That kind of energy will bring you down, too.

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They're kind of spineless

Behavior that should make you run is when a potential partner has no opinion of their own.

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They can't seem to be honest

The terms authenticity, transparency, integrity and fearlessness all lead to the same requirement for a healthy relationship — honesty.

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Have some entertainment online.

You can visit museums, art galleries, and a ton of other places, including Broadway, via your computer. Watch a play, go check out some gorgeous art, or take a look at aquariums together.

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They have wandering eyes

Even if his head doesn't actually swivel, imagine your future with a man who is incapable of a deep emotional connection with you that makes him indifferent to other potential lovers.

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They don't accept responsibility

All sociopaths lie, and you don't want to get involved with a sociopath. The problem, however, is you may not know right away that you're being lied to.

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They are inconsistent

If the new person you're seeing says they'll call but forgets, or you hear from them a lot and then they disappear for weeks, this is a big red flag.

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They are openly unkind to others

Always listen to your initial gut feeling. Beyond that look at how your new love interest treats others.

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They treat servers and cashiers rudely

Rudeness to service people — cashiers, clerks, wait staff, et al. Doesn’t matter how much they “deserve” it.

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They display open (or subtle) contempt for others

A key indicator of red flag behavior is if your date displays disrespect or contempt toward other people, either overtly or subtly.

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