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Red Flag Deep Dives

Attachment wounds, toxic patterns, and the behaviors that destroy relationships. Knowledge is your armor.

Difficulty expressing emotions or needs
Emotional withdrawal when things get serious
Discomfort with intimacy and vulnerability
Highly self-reliant; refuses help even when needed
Dismissive of partner's emotional needs
Values independence to an extreme — avoids interdependence
May keep multiple relationships surface-level to avoid depth
Shuts down during conflict instead of engaging
May idealize past partners or fantasize about 'the one that got away'
Creates distance when partner gets too close

“...some fish have big, sharp teeth. Don't fish there.”

Remember!

Go by actions, never words.

Inconsistency is a sign that you are not important to them.

If they wanted to, they would.

A pattern is not a mistake — it's a choice.

“If they can't choose you, you have to walk away...”