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            HEY! How are you? As we both know, relationships are essential conner stones of the human civilization, shaping our happiness, sense of connection, and growth. But the ideal truth about relationships is that not all of them are equal. Some fosters our well being, while others drain it. Knowing how to identify Red flags( warnings of toxicity) or green flags (signs of health), should empower you build concrete and more fulfilling connections. Let`s dive in!

     To begin with, what are red flags? Red flags are traits or behaviours which may most likely harm a relationship. They often lead to distress, emotional imbalance, and sometimes manipulation. Lack of communication, controlling behaviour, disrespect, jealousy and possessiveness, dishonesty, lack of emotional support, emotional or physical abuse are examples of red flags. While no one is perfect, consistently overlooking these signs can keep you in an unhealthy cycle. Now we`ve gotten that out of the way, what are the healthy habits? What are the habits worth embracing? "What are green flags?" Green flags are indicators that the relationship is built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Common examples of green flags are; Open communication, Respect for boundaries, emotional support, trust and honesty, shared responsibility, encouragement for growth, mutual respect. These words listed indicate that in the partnership each partner feel safe, respected, and valued. Sometimes it`s practically easy to confuse red flags with green flags, especially when emotions are involved. The key is to pay attention to patterns. Understand a single mistake is not a red flag, but the same mistake repeated continuously is. Listen to your intuition, if something feels off, don`t ignore your feelings. Observe their actions and access your own feelings.

   In conclusion, understanding that green flags and red flags are essential for navigating relationships. By recognizing toxic traits early and embracing positive ones, you can build connections that enrich your life instead of draining it. Being able to identify red flags helps protect you from toxic relationships, while recognizing green flags allows you to nurture and appreciate healthy ones. When you know what to look for, you’re more likely to make choices that align with your values and well-being.

 "Your relationships should bring peace, not chaos; growth, not stagnation."