When I first started dating, my parents never told me to keep an eye out for "red flags".

Honestly, I never knew what red flags were until I was in my mid 30's. I really wish I would have known about some behaviors that I shouldn't have excused early on. Had I been informed, perhaps I could have saved myself from from some terrible situations.

Red flags are unhealthy, toxic behaviors to watch out for in relationships. Of course no one is perfect, but if you notice repeating behavior that doesn't sit well with you, this person may not be a good match.

In the book, "The Courage To Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, the following quote stood out to me: "The kind of relationship that feels somehow oppressive and strained when the two people are together cannot be called love, even if there is passion. When one can think, "Whenever I am with this person, I can behave freely, one can really feel love."

When you experience a red flag, there is usually a pang of surprise or an element of confusion or hurt. Normally, these feelings are triggered by a certain behavior you didn't anticipate and it catches you off guard.

If you've ever thought back to a past relationship that didn't work out, you might remember a few bad behaviors that popped up repeatedly.

I encourage you to take the "Red Flag Quiz" to see if you've noticed any of these behaviors in a new partner, current partner, or an ex-partner.

After taking the "Red Flag Quiz", don't forget to subscribe, so you can receive your FREE Red Flag Report! The Red Flag Report will help you take a look at what the number of red flags in your relationship might mean for you and some precautionary steps to take if you have more than 5.

To dig in deeper to understand why I chose these questions for the quiz, check out my eBook on Amazon! Sexy Boundaries: Your Ultimate Guide to Relationship Red Flags