Not A Red Flag! 8 Surprising Signs Of A Strong Relationship
What you think is a red flag might actually be the green light your love life needed. From direct communication to being put first, these are the signs of a strong relationship.
What you think is a red flag might actually be the green light your love life needed. From direct communication to being put first, these are the signs of a strong relationship.
If they want to talk through your 2 AM spiral and their Monday meltdown, that's not oversharing, that's emotional availability. Mystery is not always sexy; you need someone who brings you peace, not overthinking.
Sure, you've mentally picked your wedding destination already. But what is the meaning of a green flag relationship? It’s when your partner takes time to truly understand you, your triggers and your tempo. They don’t rush love, but they build it with intention.
Red flag? Snooping through your phone when you're in the shower. Green flag? A partner who prioritises boundaries and expects you to do the same. Because real love is about knowing when to knock before entering someone’s inner world.
They are not side-eyeing your friends or your glow-up. Your partner is secure, protective, not possessive. They’ll hype your wins and hold your hand through the lows (with ice cream, preferably).
Appalled? Don’t be. Saying no is honesty. A partner who can set limits isn’t disappointing you; they’re building something real, not just saying what you want to hear.
Alone time isn’t distance; it’s self-care. The right one won’t cling; they’ll give you space to recharge, dream, and zone out into your (being the fashion editor and attending events in Paris) fantasies without guilt.
No gaslighting, no guilt trips. If they can own up (bonus points for roses or that bag you eyed), they’re not weak, they’re emotionally mature. Rare, we know.
Not just favourite colour or pizza toppings. It's knowing your fears, politics, the meaning of life and maybe whether the Earth is flat or feelings are. Depth? That’s hot.
We don’t all have a Sherlock Holmes to help us spot green flags. Until then? Trust your gut and group chat. Number one is to figure out if your butterflies are love or just your anxiety. Pro tip: if the butterflies feel more like bees, run.
The hottest trait in any relationship? Alignment. Someone who shows up again and again, not just when it’s easy. Shared values and consistent effort will always outshine chemistry alone.
Real love doesn’t always look like the movies. It’s showing up on hard days and knowing your partner’s favourite dessert (cheesecake). We mistake comfort for boredom, and effort for incompatibility. But the truth? Love isn’t found. It’s built.