Dating for Grownups

Red Flags to Look Out for When Dating

todayOctober 6, 2026

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Red flags aren’t always dramatic.
Sometimes they’re subtle:
• They never take responsibility.
• They don’t respect your boundaries.
• Their words don’t match their actions.
• They try to control who you see or what you do.
• They’re charming when things go their way but cruel when they’re angry.
• You constantly feel confused about where you stand.
• You keep making excuses for behaviour that makes you uncomfortable.
And remember: one imperfect moment doesn’t necessarily make someone a red flag. Patterns matter.
Don’t let chemistry convince you to ignore character.

Written by: Karlien Kruger

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