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Young couple sharing a loving moment outdoors, illustrating key relationship green flags like affection and trust.
Relationships form a huge part of our lives; nobody wants to waste precious years unhappy and unfulfilled with the wrong partner. It is understandable then when some of us enter new relationships with a slightly pessimistic outlook; on the lookout for relationship red flags and telltale signs that this person is simply not the one. Better to be safe than sorry, right?
Text post about people sharing relationship green flags instead of red ones with examples of positive traits.
List of relationship green flags includes compromising, avoiding public put-downs, and supporting ambitions.
List of people sharing relationship green flags including calm tone, apologizing, and supporting growth process in partnerships.
Screenshot of a Reddit comment sharing a relationship green flag about loving and constructive honesty.
Screenshot of a relationship green flag example highlighting acts done to make a partner smile and show care.
Screenshot of a social media comment highlighting a relationship green flag: helps with household duties.
Screenshot of a social media comment sharing a relationship green flag about giving the bigger slice of food.
Screenshot of an online comment sharing a relationship green flag about not putting you down in public.
Online comment sharing a relationship green flag about making the bed and appreciating small acts at home.
Screenshot of a social media comment sharing a relationship green flag about spending time together despite personal preferences.
Comment highlighting relationship green flags like kindness, shared ethics, and good humor in online discussion.
Screenshot of a Reddit comment discussing relationship green flags, specifically about giving and receiving compliments.
Screenshot of a social media post sharing a relationship green flag about making origami heart napkins for a fiancée.
Screenshot of a user sharing a relationship green flag about staying calm and rational during disagreements.
User comment describing a relationship green flag: pursues lovingly and wants to work out conflicts without letting them fester.
Screenshot of a relationship green flag example saying holding hands while watching TV shows positive connection.
Screenshot of a social media comment explaining a relationship green flag about open communication of feelings.
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Comment highlighting a relationship green flag about teamwork in resolving disagreements, shared on an online forum.
Screenshot of a social media comment sharing a relationship green flag about communication regarding drinking and designated drivers.
Screenshot of a social media comment highlighting relationship green flags like loyalty and respect for interests in front of others.
As an antidote to this negativity, Tumblr user Lois Jones, who goes under the username thepassioncrisis, decided to turn things around and see things from a more optimistic perspective. She started a wholesome and interesting discussion about all the good things to look out for in a potential partner-for-life, as people listed their ‘green flags’ of a healthy relationship.
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Because we all have our own needs and desires, the dating advice was wide-ranging. From tongue-in-cheek quips about portion sizes at dinner to more insightful comments about the importance of communication in any long-term relationship, these responses show the kind of things that we value in our partners, and give us a wake-up call as to what we could be doing better for each other! Lois herself was thrilled with the positive response to her post. “I love that I’m able to reach such a wide audience and foster debate about how to recognize healthy relationships,” she told Bored Panda. “It’s especially important to me that young people are able to recognize good relationships and not just toxic ones.” “I’m in a loving, polyamorish relationship, so the green flags I talk about are quite personal to me and very important in my life. I’ve actually had a couple of polyamory blogs talk about my post positively, which definitely made my heart sing!”
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Lois, 18, is also a poet and aspiring novelist, she loves to be able to touch people’s lives through her writing. “I love writing about relationships in all their forms,” she told us. “To be able to spread positive messages about love to such a wide audience would be an absolute dream!” Lois is publishing her first book this summer titled Seasonal Shifts. For more info about her work, you can check out her writing blog here. What do you think? Do you have any dating tips to add to the list? Do you notice and appreciate the ‘green flags’ that you see in your significant other? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
At Bored Panda, I enjoy exploring the fascinating worlds of technology and home improvement, two areas that I love diving into. When I'm not immersed in my work, you'll often find me indulging in my hobbies: gaming and analog photography. I've built quite a charming collection of old cameras, each with its own story and charm. Whether I’m exploring the latest tech trends or capturing memories on vintage film, I enjoy bringing creativity and passion to everything I do.
At Bored Panda, I enjoy exploring the fascinating worlds of technology and home improvement, two areas that I love diving into. When I'm not immersed in my work, you'll often find me indulging in my hobbies: gaming and analog photography. I've built quite a charming collection of old cameras, each with its own story and charm. Whether I’m exploring the latest tech trends or capturing memories on vintage film, I enjoy bringing creativity and passion to everything I do.
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