Red Flags: The Importance of Dating Defensively
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* is not emotionally finished with ex-spouses/ex-lovers
* is recently divorced or broken up from relationship
* has credit problems, debts, shaky finances, undergoing a "temporary bad time"
* seems to need to be in control at all times
* never shows any fear or vulnerability
* is unreliable; doesn't follow through on prearranged plans; is constantly late
* expresses an overfocus on sexual themes
* has few or no long-term friendships or previous relationships
* interrupts without listening; talks only about self and never asks you about you
* is unavailable through overwork or excessive interests, family, children
* has a negative, pessimistic outlook on life; constantly critical of others; sarcastic sense of humor
* does not take care of self in diet, exercise, appearance
* cannot tolerate feedback from others without getting defensive
* exhibits excessive computer use
* has inappropriate ways of handling conflicts, or avoids conflict entirely whenever possible
* exhibits an inappropriate expression of anger
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