Biggest Red Flags For Modern Daters

Everyone makes mistakes. The key is spotting when you are wrong and owning up to it by apologizing.

Some people are bad at texting, or they are busy, so they do not keep their phone in hand constantly. If they always have their phone out when you are present, they likely show little interest in their phone when you are not around. This suggests they might spend time with someone else or focus on things other than you while you are together; this points to a problem.

This is clear. If someone doesn't back your dreams or criticizes what you like, do not pursue a relationship, especially romance.

If you must pretend to be someone you are not around this person, recognize something is causing you to change. You cannot fake it forever; this signal matters.

Rude waiters, cashiers, or event ushers show character. If someone is rude to these workers, it reveals their private behavior.

If they will do something with you, they will do it to you.

If they claim to be too busy or constantly avoid you, understand this: if someone wants time, they will make it. This alarms you if they only text for random meetups; it shows you are an option, not a priority.

Canceling far ahead is better than last-minute cancellations. If someone disrespects your time and cannot be reliable, they likely do not value you. Leave immediately.

Some people take time to text because they are busy. However, if someone takes days to reply, they are occupied elsewhere, not giving you the attention you want.

Talking about exes constantly is concerning. It becomes alarming when those exes were bad people. Finding and dating problematic individuals suggests a lack of self-awareness or a choice to ignore issues.

Be careful of anyone claiming to be a "nice guy/girl" or saying obvious things like, "I hate drama."

People without their own goals won't understand yours. This is a problem because they lack personal ambitions.

You wave at yourself subconsciously because you don't see yourself as attractive. This person wants to date you? That means they have terrible taste—that is a red flag!