Red Flags Unveiled: 16 Self-Perceived Warning Signs You Should Recognize

Deep self-analysis may reveal personal red flags—acknowledge without shame, learn and improve. Forum user asked, "Your own red flag?" See top replies below.

CODEPENDENT

“I’m codependent and try way too hard to please people in a relationship.”

PROCRASTINATOR

“I’m a procrastinator. But I’m planning on doing something real soon!”

SELF ISOLATION

"Struggling with self-isolation as I seek new hobbies. My way of being has always been isolation, feels radical to change."

LOW TOLERANCE

“I have a low tolerance for most people, and it’s getting worse all the time.”

DRINKING

"I can't stop drinking after 3-4 drinks, leading to blackouts and ruined relationships. I've had only two drinks in the past 73 days with no blackouts."

PERSONALITY CHANGES WITH WEATHER

“My personality changes with the weather. Don’t ask me how I act when the weather is bad.”

EMOTIONALLY UNAVAILABLE

“I'm emotionally unavailable. I feel drained when new friends or potential partners want my constant company. I prefer solitude.”

COMPLAINER

“I’m a complainer. ESPECIALLY on vacation. I will whine about everything. EDIT: I AM working on it, but there’s a lot of work to be done.”

EXTREMELY LAZY

“I’m extremely lazy. Like if we have a date planned and I don’t feel like putting pants on, I will cancel.”

WON’T GIVE A SECOND CHANCE

“I don’t have the heart to give someone a second chance.”

MAKING MISTAKES

“I make the same mistakes over and over again.”

TEMPER

“I have a temper. It can lead to screaming. It can get a bit embarrassing because I should be able to control my rage as an adult.”

AGGRESSIVELY HELPFUL

“I am aggressively helpful. Not everyone wants to brainstorm solutions when they vent, but oh boy, do I try to help too much.”

IRRESPONSIBLE

“Chronically irresponsible, and I put off doing important things until it’s too late, and now it’s a much bigger deal than it had to be.”

ANTI-SOCIAL

“I’m extremely antisocial and have no friends. Sometimes, I talk to my Bee Gees posters.”

DEPRESSION

“I’m depressed. I crave really close friendships, but right now, I’m pushing them all away.”

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