21: Red Flag Project: Learn How to Identify Toxicity in a New Relationship
- Gemma Gladstone
- February 10, 2021
When getting into a new relationship, there are many signs that indicate whether it is going to work. In today’s episode, we share the most common red flags you will see when entering a new relationship that indicate toxicity. We tend to see many women getting stuck in these relationships, when we can prevent them from the beginning.
Some of the most common flags we see in emotionally unavailable men is ghosting or love-bombing. While both on different ends of the spectrum, both indicate the need for control and the lack of commitment. Many of these relationships have signs such as space invaders or suffocating attention in the beginning. Due to the nature of these relationships, they are often not sustainable, and can lead to physical or emotional abuse. We are very passionate about helping women avoid these cycles, and that’s why we started the Red Flag Project. The Red Flag Project is a course designed to help you improve your relationships and avoid toxic interactions. If you find yourself struggling with any of these issues, join us in this episode for more information.
Show Highlights:
● The commonalities of staying in a relationship with an emotionally unavailable partner
● Why the red flag project is for women and identifying early signs that suggest your partner won’t work out
● Gemma and Justine discuss the modules of the course and what is included
● Navigating online relationships can be hard but there are ways to get a sense of who someone is
● Why you should not waste time texting with online relationships
● Justine and Gemma share negative online dating experiences
● What influences men to ghost women or stand them up and why it’s more about them than you
● Love-bombing is a big red flag and is used by narcissists to make it hard for you to have negative emotions when things go wrong
● How the abandonment part of your brain can trick you into falling for lovebombing
● Love-bombing isn’t sustainable, and it can produce an abuse cycle
● Red Flags that can indicate a toxic personality
● Tips to help women make informed choices on how to screen and who to screen out
Links and Resources:
The Good Mood Clinic Website
Email Gemma and Justine at gemmaandjustine@goodmood.com.au
Go to the Good Mood Clinic website podcast page to download your free guide, which talks about the characteristics of an emotionally available partner.