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WHEN TEARS OVERSHADOW LOVE IN A RELATIONSHIP.

by Olawoye Sarah

By Sarah OlawoyePublished 3 years ago β€’ 4 min read

Don't date people who do these things. Life is already complicated enough. There's no time for games. Some people aren't worth your energy or time. When you encounter them, flee. This article tells you the kinds of people to avoid dating. Let me share a story of a man who made a grave mistake by marrying the wrong woman. Despite the red flags, he believed love could conquer all. Sadly, he paid with his life only three months into the marriage. It's important to look beyond physical appearance and status when picking a life partner. Dating someone is a life-changing decision. Choose the right person. Here are some things to watch out for: they still flirt with other people. This is a huge indicator that they're capable of cheating and being unfaithful. Don't waste your time on someone who doesn't make you feel special.

Flirting is not harmless and can cause future pain. It should not be categorized as fun and games in a committed relationship. If they still flirt with others while dating you, it's a red flag. They may get sketchy when you ask to see their phone, which is a serious warning sign. It could mean they're hiding something or withholding information. Without trust, a relationship cannot grow. If they cannot trust you enough to share something as trivial as a phone or password, what can you trust them to share? It's important to come clean and share important things that could potentially affect the relationship. If someone is being sketchy, it's another red flag.

Here are some things to look out for when you're dating someone. First, if you've been seeing someone for more than three months and they won't call you their girlfriend or boyfriend, they might not be committed to you. It's important to know where you stand in a relationship. Sometimes people are scared to ask for a title because they don't want to seem needy, but it's okay to ask. Second, if someone doesn't care about you, it's not a good sign. If you're a guy, don't date a woman who only wants to take from you. A good woman will naturally want to take care of you in different ways, like physically and emotionally. Remember, it's important to be with someone who cares about you and wants to be committed to you.

If you're a girl, it's important to date a guy who takes care of you. This means he should make sure you're safe when you cross the street, stand up for you when someone is being mean, and comfort you when you're feeling down. If he doesn't do these things, he might not be worth dating. Guys are wired to want to protect their girlfriends, so it's important to find someone who values that.

Another thing to look out for is if someone doesn't keep their promises. If they say they'll do something and then don't follow through, it means they don't respect you. Keeping your word is important because it shows that you care about the other person and that you're reliable. If you can't trust the person you're dating, it's hard to trust them with bigger things that really matter.

Also, it's important to date someone who makes you a priority in their life. You don't have to be their whole world, but you should be an important part of it. If they can't make time for you more than once or twice a week, it's a sign that you're not a big part of their life. It's important to find someone who is willing to make room for you, even when things get busy. Remember, you deserve someone who values you and treats you well!

Sometimes people can be mean and make you feel bad about yourself. If someone is always putting you down and calling you names, that's not okay. They might want to feel better than you, but that's not a good reason to be in a relationship with them. It's important to be with someone who makes you feel good about yourself and encourages you to be your best self.

Another thing to watch out for is if your partner doesn't like your friends or family. These people are important to you and if your partner doesn't respect them, it's a sign that they might not respect you either. It's important to be with someone who gets along with the people you care about.

Lastly, if your partner always blames you for their mistakes, that's not fair. They should take responsibility for their own actions and not make you feel bad for something that wasn't your fault. If someone is always making you feel bad about yourself and bringing you down, it's time to end that relationship. You deserve to be with someone who treats you with kindness and respect.

I really hope you found this article useful. If you did, please leave a comment and share it with someone who you think would also benefit from it. I'll be back soon with more cool stuff to share!

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About the Creator

Sarah Olawoye

Sarah Olawoye is a Content Creator, author, podcaster, songwriter, singer, poet and a lady who is always passionate about what she does. She is a graduate of Department of English, University of Lagos. She is from Ondo town, Ondo state.

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