ARE THEY THE ONE? GREEN FLAGS TO LOOK OUT FOR
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It is no secret that making a relationship work requires effort and time from both sides. What people, however, often forget is that it also includes looking out for green flags, aka the early signs that a relationship is going well. Often, we get so caught up focussing only on the red flags, we end up ignoring the green flags.
Delhi-based clinical psychologist Dr Samriddhi Khatri notes down some green flags one can look for early in their relationship to understand oneself and their partners. Read on to know all about them:
They trust you According to Dr Khatri, trust is the most important green flag. Whether it is regarding your emotional or financial matters, issues related to their past or both of your families, trusting your partner is one of the most important green flags.
You have good physical compatibility
“It is one of the most vital green flags to have sexual or physical compatibility with your partner,” Dr Khatri says. It is essential that your partner understands your needs and apprehensions.
They respect you
How your partner treats you and people around them tells a lot about them. Dr Khatri shares, “Respect between partners is another important green flag. If you and your partner handle arguments respectfully, it’s a green flag.”
They are open about various situations in life
Openness to discussions, change, new ideas, and different aspects of your lives tells a lot about your partner. Additionally, if they are open-minded about your religious and cultural beliefs, it’s also a green flag.
They are emotionally self-sufficient yet attached
“A green flag would be a partner who has worked on themselves, and can handle themselves. They should know how to be attached to you in a healthy manner without being overly dependent,” says Dr Khatri.
Krishna Priya Pallavi
LOOKING OUT FOR SIGNS THAT YOU’RE IN A RELATIONSHIP WORTH NURTURING IS AS IMPORTANT AS RECOGNISING RED FLAGS