So I got into my first real relationship when I was 17. And I say real relationship because

technically I had a boyfriend in fifth grade, but I don't even think we hugged. Maybe we hugged once.

And if we did, I can almost guarantee we ran away from each other immediately after, like ran away

and didn't talk again for like two days.

So I don't really count that one.

I got into my first real relationship at age 17.

And since then, I've been dating pretty consistently.

Like, I've been in a lot of relationships since with not much hiatus in between.

And so it's safe to say, I've had a good amount of experience.

Not a lot.

I'm a young person.

But it's been like seven years straight of dating.

And you know what those seven years have taught me?

A lot of dating red flags.

Okay?

A lot of relationship red flags.

I feel like I've seen it all. And I know that I haven't,

but it feels like I have, okay? And here's the deal. I know the truth of the matter is, you have to touch the stove to learn that it's hot. Like, I could sit here and tell you all

of the things to avoid in dating and relationships.

And chances are, you're going to have to go experience it yourself to learn less than yourself.

That's just how it is.

However, today I'm going to be sharing with you all of the relationship and dating red flags that I've learned over the past seven years because I wish I had a podcast episode to

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