Why You Might Ignore Red Flags

Are you ignoring warning signs but still continuing to date someone despite major red flags? If so, there could be several reasons for this behavior. For instance, you may be enjoying the attention and affection they shower you with at the beginning of the relationship, even if it’s not genuine.

Love bombing can feel amazing and be like a rush that you get hooked on. You may be aware that it’s too good to be true and that it’s unlikely to end well, but at the moment, it might feel too good to give up.

Secondly, you may become fixated on the notion that this person is your ideal partner, your soulmate, the one who can satisfy all your deepest longings, make you feel whole, and give you that perfect future you’ve been dreaming of. It’s like living in a fantasy world, and it can be difficult to resist.

Thirdly, you may believe that you can change them, or perhaps you think that deep down they are a good person and, with enough love and patience, you can help them improve.

Having low self-esteem can be detrimental to our relationships. It clouds our thinking and can lead us to make mistakes that hurt the ones we care about. Therefore, it’s crucial to work on building our self-confidence so that we can have healthier and happier relationships.

Maybe you don’t feel worthy of anything better. The fear of being alone. Some people might fear being alone more than they fear being in a toxic relationship.

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-narcissistic-personality-disorder-2795446