It is often said that opposites attracts and to keep the relationship interesting it is always important to maintain a certain mystery and discover new things about each other. To try new things based on what one of you enjoys and doing them together to learn more about yourself as well as each…
Category: Green Flags
Green Flags
Green flags to embrace 12: They can admit to being wrong and apologise when needed. BGN
It is important to own your actions and take responsibility when you have wronged someone. Sometimes you might not be in the wrong during a conflict however, it is always beneficial to reflect on every miscommunication or argument to see how you might have played a part in the way things panned out….
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Green flags to keep embrace 11: They are able to commit and you can count on them. BGR
When you get to know someone you are interested in having a relationship with, everything in the beginning is over emphasised and you both are fascinated with each other. Every like and dislike is given that extra attention. And it seems as if your whole world revolves purely around each other. And when…
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Green flags to embrace 10: They make time and effort to understand your likes and dislikes. BGN
Every long lasting, healthy relationship takes investment of time and effort to grow and flourish. Someone that really goes out of their way to get to know you (in a non creepy, controlling or stalkerish way) is someone that is in for the long haul. It is crucial before embarking on any new…
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Green flags to embrace 9: They respect your personal space (boundaries) BGR
No matter how much the relationship has developed and how comfortable you are, how much you feel you understand one another or how deep your love is for each other, a green flag that is very important is the space you are given by others. We can be surrounded by love ones everyday,…
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Green flags to embrace 8: They are respectful towards your friends and family. BGN
Your friends and family are an extension of you. They have made you the person you are today through experiences, love, understanding and a lifetime of memories. When embarking on a new relationship it is important that your new partner gets along with those you are close to and love. Often when all…
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Green flags to embrace 7: They are proud of and encourage your achievements. BGR
Achievements and successes are never attained without hard work and commitment, dedication and sacrifice, long hours and many attempts. It can be difficult at times and the urge to give up will nudge at you more often then you’d like. It is these times when we can feel lonely and when our struggles…
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Green flags to embrace 6: You can be yourself around them. BGN
It can take time and conscious effort to learn to love the skin you are in, be your authentic self and be true to yourself. And this is just for you! As you are growing and working on your confidence and self-esteem, you may mirror others likes and accept others opinions just to…
Green Flags
Green flags to embrace 5: They are able to empathise with you. BGR
Having a relationship with someone doesn’t mean you will always see eye to eye. There will be disputes, disagreements and even blown out arguments. And they will not feel nice, sometimes they will be confrontational and sometimes you will have to say or hear bitter truths. But arguments are not about proving you…
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Green flags to embrace 4: They make the effort to read you (understand your feelings) BGN
When someone cares about you (really cares about you) and has invested time and effort into your relationship in a healthy balanced way, they know you intimately. They know the small tell signs of when you feel a certain way without explicitly having to express it. The small gestures you might make if…