5 Quick Signs You Should NEVER Ignore in a New Relationship

You’re Falling in Love… But Let’s Make Sure You’re Seeing Clearly.

(Disclaimer: Bad language, discussions of booty, and in-your-face hard-hitting advice are present all throughout this article. If this sort of stuff hurts your feelings, go listen to Matthew Hussey or something he’ll kiss your ass way better than I ever could)

Think back to the last time you started a new relationship. That incredible dopamine-driven rush of excitement. Those late-night texts. Everything they do feels flawless and just right. Feels like a damn movie, right!? Everything is premium at first — no ads, non-stop engagement, binge-worthy chemistry. Then, one day, you wake up, and you’re slapped in the face with a ice cold salmon fish — hidden fees, repetitive storylines, and an algorithm that suggests you’re into shit you’d never willingly watch.

Here’s what we know: your brain is slightly tricking you.

Psychologists call it “idealization bias.” When we really like someone, our brain filters out red flags and amplifies the good. It’s the same cognitive distortion that makes people fall for scams — they want to believe in the fantasy. Like this scam: