Red flag examples include someone not communicating well, lying to you, or not having reasonable boundaries.
Yellows flags may be controlling behavior, or not being able to control one’s temper easily.
Green Flags: The opposite of red flags.
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Green flags are the signs that a person is healthy and well-adjusted.
Examples include treating you kindly and behaving in a supportive manner.
What are Beige Flags?
Beige flags can usually be considered neutral, rather than inherently positive or negative.
She adds that beige flags fall into “areas that may be more subjective.
They dont provide a benefit and theyre not atoxictrait.
Beige flags are used to mark an odd or quirky habit.”
Here are some examples of beige flags you may be able to spot in your relationship.
“Always asking someone their astrological sign when meeting for the first time” is one according to Fossella.
when they see a dog.
Nesting Habits
We all have our quirks at home.
Aversions
Beige flags can be unusual things that a person shies away from.
It might be an uncommonphobia, such as being afraid of bar soap and using only liquid.
A partner might refuse to turn left onto a street unless it has a stop sign or light.
Or they might have a disproportionate amount of clothing in one color and refuse to wear a different color.
An adult who knows everything there is to know about railroads would be one example.
A beige flag could be someone being awful at directions and frequently getting lost.
Or your partner might not be good at remembering their left versus their right.
Or your loved one may hum quietly without even noticing that they do it.
Conversely, she explains yellow flags are more concerning."
Yellow flags are behaviors to watch out for, and they shouldn’t be taken lightly.
“Yellow flags are a flashing caution sign,” Fossella says.
“For example, someone who reacts withanger to minor situationscould be a troubling early indicator of abuse.”
Can Beige Flags Turn Into Green Flags?
If you have ahealthy and loving relationship, you may grow to appreciate the quirks your partner has.
You may learn from their special interests, and they may learn from yours.
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