Six relationship problems you should never ignore

Not all relationships end up successful. Nonetheless, for most relationships, the initial days are a good time to see if the relationship will survive or not.

To help you know when to start being more keen, here are some red flags you shouldn’t be quick to dismiss

Constantly speaking about their ex

Imagine you are dating someone who hardly acknowledges you but instead constantly speaks about their previous partners. Not only is this highly insensitive of them but it also spews the wrong energy.

You may even notice some comparisons between you and their exes. This red flag shows you that they do not fully value you as a person. If they fully respect you, then they will not be bringing other compromising people to your conversation.

Lie about small things

Some people are the Pinocchios of today. Constantly lying. If you notice that they are lying, you have a choice of either entertaining them or not. The challenge of constantly going by their lies is that you never get to know when are not lying or when they shall actually stop.

You end up constantly looking behind your back, checking whether they are doing it right or not.

After all is said and done, a serial liar will drain your energy and you can never rely on them. So make your choices wisely.

They treat other people badly

Consider going to a restaurant with your partner and ordering something; the waiter brings the wrong order due to a little confusion; your partner gets up guns blazing, shouting and insulting the waiter. Such uncouth behavior, even if they are the aggrieved, is uncalled for and is a big indicator of who they really are.

How your partner treats other people is exactly how they will treat you in time. Consider this a key red flag.

They constantly criticize you

Nothing is as devastating and demoralizing as someone who is constantly on your neck giving you negative vibes. Whereas there's no problem when someone actually tells you the truth, it shouldn't be so much that you never get complimented.

Your partner should help you navigate through your weaknesses by being supportive and not necessarily being a critic. They should help to amplify your strengths.

If they are constantly criticizing you, consider it a red flag and act accordingly.

They hardly compromise

Relationships are not wholesome. If one party doesn't learn how to compromise. If you're always on the end of compromise, then your partner is taking you for a ride.

You'll realize that over time, your partner will not be willing to apologize, or choose to be humble or accept correction.

Run away from this before it gets too deep.

Poor communicators

Communication is the glue that binds all relationships. It's what gets you in the know of what signal needs to be done, what exactly needs to be highlighted in the relationship and it guides your steps.

If your partner constantly fails to share with you what they are up to; give you advance notice of things happening amidst other nonverbal cues, they are doing a great injustice that will hurt your relationship in the long run. Don't ignore this red flag. It will definitely cost you your relationship.