Relationships
Experts explain the green flags to look out for.
So what kind of things are green flags at the beginning of a relationship?
According to clinical psychologist and relationship expertDr.
Diane Strachowski, green flags show youre on the path to a healthy partnership.
Primarily, Strachowski says, your partner should make you feel safe, secure, and happy.
For instance, licensed psychologist and dating coachDr.
Below, youll find 15 expert-approved green flags in a relationship.
Its a great motto to live by for any throw in of relationship.
If someone truly cares about you and wants to be with you, theyll show it.
Consider how your partner manages their time, and if they make it a point to schedule you in.
Does the conflict lead to a greater understanding of each other?
Or, does the person shut down, become defensive, or ignore you?
Dont sign up for a lifetime with someone who mistreats you during an argument.
In a healthy partnership, you shouldnt have to beg your partner to give you what you need.
If you arent, this issue will grow over time and often becomes a deal-breaker for couples considering commitment.
If your partner encourages you to have your own life outside of the relationship, thats a green flag.
Margaret Paul, a bestselling author, and relationship expert,previously told Bustle.
“Dependency is not healthy in a relationship.”
By including you in their life, your partner is demonstrating your significance in their life.
Do they brag to all their friends and family when you crush a goal you set for yourself?
They should celebrate your successes as if they were their own because theyre that proud of you.
What do their siblings or childhood friends have to say about them and their character?
“Little gestures of kindness speak volumes.
