6 Quick Signs You Should NEVER Ignore In a New Relationship

New relationships are fun, exciting, fresh, and exhilarating. But I want to make sure when you go into one, you can avoid the facade of rose-tinted glasses, and you’re prepared to notice any of these signs. If you do, discuss them head-on and make sure you don’t get the rugged pulled from beneath you. Save time, get the dream girl, and make sure in the initial stages you give your best self, but you ALWAYS leave the door open for pragmatism and rich rational thinking. Anything will have you lookin’ like a dick head.

Coercion

Light sprinkles of controlling behavior and coercive control could be signs of possible domestic violence or abusive behavior in the future. Trust me, fellas, it manifests with men, too. She might start micro-managing daily activities, trying to dictate how you spend your time, who you see, or how you should behave in everyday situations, disguising her control as a concern. Subtle degradation or veiled insults or backhanded compliments can erode your self-confidence over time, possibly presented as jokes or “just being honest” feedback, but consistently negative and undermining. Or the classic emotional blackmail, if she uses guilt, obligation, or emotional leverage to compel you to comply with her wishes.