The Real Love Blueprint
Red flags for the oblivious.
As a mother, one of my worst nightmares is for my children to end up with a partner that will not treasure them for who they are and someone that will be careless with their hearts. I have made some enormous mistakes in this area, several times, if I’m honest.
I can only hope and pray they are not as naive as I was as a teen and young adult. I finally got it right many years later as I matured and began looking for things that I had prayed for when I was married to an abusive, narcissistic man.
Before plunging back into the dating scene, I decided that I needed to make a list of the requirements that I considered essential in a partner. I made sure that they were not unreasonable qualities but they were non-negotiable ones. Using this checklist and sticking to it, I finally ended up with a good man who is my best friend and treats me like gold.
To the young women that are dating someone and are experiencing excessive drama, crying more than they ever have before, and possibly even feeling some doubts, please read this article and take it for the seriousness it is intended.
When they are done reading, I hope they will be honest enough to admit that their partner might not be the right person for them. I hope that they will see the situation clearly and know if they need to take the trash out. Some people might think that I am judgmental. And those people would be right. That is human nature and last time I checked, although bitter with a black heart, I am still a human.
The older I’ve gotten I have started to make better decisions that have propelled me forward. Even so the proudest accomplishments of my life will always be my children.
His Vibe
He makes sure to walk with a pimp bounce or he puffs out his chest so far that his arms won’t go down. Both of these indicate that he has an arrogance problem which may translate into having to feed his ego constantly. I don’t know about the average woman, but playing mommy with the man in my life is not my dream.
He Doesn’t Respect His Mother
This is a huge warning sign that he is a misogynist. And no matter what you accomplish or do in your life, in his mind, you will be nothing but a whore put here to serve him.
He is Unable to Hold Down a Job
Take it from my experience, you do not want a man that is going to be dependent on you. Everyone needs someone that will bring something to the table not milk you for everything you work for.
Anger
He says that he is misunderstood and claims to have anger issues. He could turn violent later on, and he knows this, so he’s preparing you by giving you a warning that he has problems.
Disappears
You often are wondering where he is. We all deserve more respect than that.
Lying
You have caught him in lies that he didn’t need to tell. A relationship without trust is doomed.
Flirting Behaviors
He flirts with other women right in front of you.
Self-esteem
He makes you feel bad about yourself by being critical of you and calls it joking or trying to help you. This is often the beginning of a rapidly escalating abusive situation. Verbal abuse is just as damaging as physical abuse.
Controlling
He treats you like you’re stupid and doesn’t want you to be around your family or friends. He doesn’t want you to have your own dreams, any friends or your own goals in life.
Miscellaneous
This one is debatable. I consider it a red flag if he is wearing a flat brim hat or any of his clothing, has been bedazzled.
Blame
No matter what the situation, any time there is any kind of conflict between you, it is always your fault somehow.
These are just a few of thousands of possible red flags that I wished I had known about when I was younger. We cannot just assume that our young women know what the signs mean and what they will lead to in a worst-case scenario. They are full of idealism and hope for changes while they are young.
I hope and pray that my daughters and all the other ladies of the world will wait for the one that calms their soul. I believe that lasting love begins as a slow burn and is stable, trusting, and dependable.
Passionate drama-filled love affairs die out just as quickly as they ignited. There are plenty of good, amazing men in the world but you have to know one when you see him.
