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“Comfortable With Animals”: 25 Subtle ‘Green Flags’ To Expose An Incredibly Friendly And Nice Person
Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė
Some ancient philosophers believed that the soul of every person at birth is torn into two halves, which are then completely randomly given to two people on Earth. So our entire life is in fact nothing more than desperate and sometimes, alas, fruitless attempts to find and unite with this other half, destined for us from above.
Well, you can say that all this is nothing more than far-fetched thoughts of ancient sages, but how then do we explain that with some people we have an instant connection—literally upon first meeting? It feels like you have known this person all your life, and are ready to walk with them until your last breath? Has this ever happened to you? Well, something similar has also happened to the heroes of today's list of stories.
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#1
When they are comfortable being silly or goofy. Thats truly a sign that they are comfortable in their own skin and not trying to be someone they arent.
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#2
Can admit when they’re wrong. Most people I come across either double down or immediately try to make it somebody else’s fault when they mess up. I have a lot of respect for someone who can admit fault.
#3
When someone remembers small details you mentioned weeks ago and brings them up casually. Means they've genuinely been paying attention!
#4
I have a friend who I like to call “aggressively inclusive.” One thing I notice he does pretty often is make sure that the quiet one in a group is given the opportunity to speak. And he’s **crazy good** at recognizing when they have something to say. For example, we’ll be in a group discussion, and right after Person A is done speaking, Person B starts to talk right as Quiet Person also opened their mouth to continue the discussion. Aggressively Inclusive Friend will very often, after Person B is done speaking but before the conversation can move on, interject with “Wait real quick, Quiet Person, were you about to say something?” And then Quiet Person is able to speak without feeling like they were interrupting.
I’m not even sure if it’s something he consciously does, or if he just cares about people that much that he instinctively feels the need to help the more socially timid folks find their voice. But he’s done this a LOT, and I know people appreciate it.
#5
When they are comfortable with animals, and notice their presence. As a pet lover, I consider it a major green flag.
#6
If they go along with bits, jokes and quips. The longer we can run it into the ground the better.
#7
Curiosity about everything. Specific example that comes to mind. When you mention a song or band they're not familiar with and they immediately play it without being asked or suggested.
#8
Pacifism behind the wheel. It seems small yet it can tell me so much about a person if they have the ability to brush off other people being a-holes on the road. And I don’t mean just brushing it off and maybe saying your own snide remark inside the safety of your car, but having no desire to engage in road rage at all.
One of my exes would happily lend other drivers grace even if the other driver was in the wrong and it was the biggest breath of fresh air.
My father had road rage so bad I would fear for my life. So it’s a huge green flag for me when people recognize how dangerous and stupid it is.
Edit: grammar.
#10
They don’t leave their shopping cart abandoned in the middle of the parking lot like a monster.
#15
In college there were a group of headed to a party. One us dropped whatever trash he was carrying on the sidewalk. She hung back, picked it up and dropped it in the nearest trash receptacle. That was more than 30 years ago, i haven’t been on contact with any of them, but this act really has stuck out all these years.
#17
When my now-husband and I were first together, I went to stay at his flat overnight. He knew I had a problem with motor control and was terrified of breaking his crockery, so he bought me a special plastic plate and mug. It was so simple and generous that I knew he was someone special. We've been married 5 years and I use that plate daily.
#19
My partner sent me a 28 seconds long video of a snail in the rain he came across when we were still early in our dating stage. It was so cute and innocent.
If someone can get excited for these little things I think it's a massive green flag.
#21
They’re inclusive? I think that’s the word im looking for. Most people will comment on the odd behavior of people around them, but someone special will make the person feel normal or defend them for doing it.
#22
The ability to communicate complex ideas or controversial opinions without emotional charge. Emotionally regulated, authentic people who exercise their minds.
#23
He remembered that I mentioned liking lavender tea once in passing, and the next time I came over, he had bought some. Not to impress me or anything - he just genuinely paid attention to what I said.
#25
Their bookshelf.
If they just happened to have LOTR, old engineering texts, dairy cattle management books, and Anabaptist history books on their shelf, they would be "my kind of person".
That's unlikely to happen. The key is being flexible enough to enjoy people anyway, even if we aren't a perfect pairing.
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