Will It Last Past V-day? Relationship Red Flags

You watch the red flags glare back at you, but gosh, he’s just so good-looking. So you dismiss them in favor of seeing where the relationship will go. The problem with turning a blind eye to those red flags of a relationship in the making is that eventually they’ll come back to haunt you. You could end up hurt and resentful, even though it was you who could have prevented it. The following are six red flags and warning signals of a doomed relationship.

Find out why the following relationship red flags should have you saying “Next!” when it comes to embarking on a new relationship.

1. He still lives at home
More and more adults are still living at home these days.So if it’s more common, should it really be considered a relationship red flag?Yes! Men who still live at home are usually in no hurry to grow up, become independent or financially responsible. Are those the kind of traits you really want in a future partner?

2. He never invites you over
He’s quick to suggest hanging out at your place but never offers up his own digs.This could clearly be a sign of concealment and should definitely be considered as a relationship red flag.Maybe his home includes a family he’s not telling you about. Or maybe he's a hopeless slob whose home resembles the aftermaths of a hurricane. Never inviting you over (or never wanting to be seen in public with you, not giving you contact info, giving you vague answers, etc.) could mean he’s cheating on someone else or it could simply mean that he’s embarrassed of something.Whatever it is, you want a potential future partner to be open and honest with you about simple things.

3. He’s moving too quickly.Be aware of someone who moves at the speed of light when trying to win you over.Moving too quickly is usually a sign that he’s uncomfortable being by himself or he’s looking for a woman to help solve his problems. Asking for intimacy or marriage too quickly or spilling loads of very personal information all point to desperation.

If you do nothing else, at least take heed of these relationship red flags, no matter how great his other attributes may be.It could be the difference between inevitable heartache and happiness with another man who only flies with the color green.

Are YOU Ready To Live Together?

OK it seems to be the topic as of late...my friends and I have been discussing how you know if you are ready to live with someone. I've received a wide variety of answers but everyone seems to say the same thing...It will make or break your relationship. So consider these things before you take the PLUNGE:

1. If you don't know his middle name - DON'T DO IT - So maybe his middle name isn't exactly newsworthy but hey you need to know more about him than he's a hot guy with a nice ass. Although those things defiantly help.

2. You are going to have to work harder at being mysterious - now I'm not talking about the Houdini disappearing acts we all tend to have at one time or another (OK so we ARE just ignoring their calls) it's hard to hide when you live with him. And he will see you at every stage...I'm not talking about just when you are all prim and proper. So if you are willing to work hard at keeping yourself fresh (I suggest by reading this blog) then you are ready to move it.

3. If your relationship is on the rocks, moving in will send it over the edge. OK you all are having issues and you aren't in close quarters EVERYDAY and WEEKENDS too. He annoys you now, so how do you think you are going to feel when he leaved the toilet seat up and toenail clippings on the bathroom floor....believe me you won't be singing his praise - I'm thinking of a scene where clothes are flying from the windows.

Take it from me ... make sure you are ready to move in before you do...it's not something to do on a whim and unless you want the 8- year- living- together- hi- this- is- my -live- in- significant- other for the rest of your life...make sure your relationship is headed where you want it to go...