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We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
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‎Let me start us off honestly:
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‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

Boxnaijatv:
We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
‎
‎Let me start us off honestly:
‎
‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

Mine was poor accountability. Anytime something went wrong, there was always someone else to blame—the boss, family, friends, exes, even the weather. I kept telling myself, "Nobody's perfect." Eventually, I realized I was the next person being blamed for everything. One lesson I've learned is this: if someone never takes responsibility for their mistakes, don't expect your relationship to be the first place they suddenly start. Accountability is one of the biggest green flags people often overlook.

No commitment
Emotional abuse

Ever getting close to a lady who have more of male companions and love sitting out with different men and claims they are just friends

How can I be a very wicked person abeg?

Boxnaijatv:
We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
‎
‎Let me start us off honestly:
‎
‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

Mine was poor communication. Anytime there was an issue, they would either go completely silent or avoid the conversation until I was the one apologizing just to restore peace. I dismissed it as "they just need space." Later, I realized you can't build a healthy relationship with someone who refuses to communicate. Problems don't disappear because they're ignored—they only grow bigger. That was a red flag I wish I had taken seriously from the beginning.

Pandora16:
Mine was poor accountability. Anytime something went wrong, there was always someone else to blame—the boss, family, friends, exes, even the weather.

This one is more common than you think so don't blame yourself please.

It's a variation of the Victimhood syndrome, blame this person or that but not oneself. The husband who was hearing the stories, and angry at the people being blamed, suddenly realises it is his turn.

Meeting her as a nonvirgin and you think she will be 100% faithful. There was a reason you met her as a nonvirgin(leftover) bro. Between you and our government wey dey rehabilitate bandits, I no know who funny pass. Our govt go say, we will rehabilate them and introduce them to the society, you wey meet yours as a nonvirgin go still say "her past is her past" . Bros, the past has a big role to play in your present. A woman who couldn't close her legs to numerous men in the past, why you think say she's a good role model for your daughters and sons? If nonvirgin na good thing, then Jesus should have come from one of them.

What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the goodnews of DNA test.

Nagging but I was hoping is because she is pregnant that he hormones is over reacting ..

writetopoker:
Ever getting close to a lady who have more of male companions and love sitting out with different men and claims they are just friends

This was my ex which I finally left because of this same reason

I don't know why I have never been in more than 2 relationship all my life. I only care about how I will eat and live a better life. Do you think it is normal?? I'm 27

Boxnaijatv:
We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
‎
‎Let me start us off honestly:
‎
‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

Her ex was a yahoo boy, worst mistake of my life.

She was ugly, yes she showed me maximum love but the physical appearance was not giving. I ignored it and moved into a relationship with her and she thought she was won the jackpot.
Had to break it up before she loses herself into the relationship with the hope of everlasting union.
Lesson: I won't start any sort of relationship with someone that's not beautiful in my eyes.

Converted to Christian, met her in the church. Thought she had really changed. Her real character showed when we eventually Married. Note, I am not a religious Bigot.
Secondly, She was a homely girl that her parents abandoned for years due to the nature of their Jobs. Father was a Federal Government worker that wasn't in Lagos for years, her Mum was always with her husband anywhere her was transferred. I thought I would change this, but it really showed in her behavior. This loneliness affected our communication. Thank God the rest is history now. We are divorced and I have since remarried and enjoying my wife now!

Boundaries. Dating someone that doesn't know where to draw the line. Every guy celebrating birthday must be on her status with poem. She can call any guy my love because they are just words. Cooking for other guys, not knowing when to cut another guy off because she doesn't understand boundaries.

Entitlement. He must pay for my house rent, buy me a new phone, give me allowance, do this for me or do that for me.

Single mother, this is subjective. However, no matter how good a woman is, as long as she's a single Mom, I am not doing.

Disrespect/No regard

Whilst I can handle/take disrespect from the person I am seeing, one must properly deal with any disrespect from their family member immediately otherwise you go still meet am for front.

I am 12 years older than my ex. She is 2 years older than her sister. Whenever we are together with her sister na so she go dey send me message, dey take hand call me.

Let me give an example. We were all together on holiday and I was in a hotel lobby chatting with the said sisters husband. Na so the girl dey take hand beckon me, I pointed to her husband and shook her head and she motioned for both of us. Na so we waka go meet she and my ex. The girl then said to me and her husband "go and bring down our suitcases from the room". This wasnt her first time but this was the worst one. Me wey I get bad mouth but I have always held my tongue. I later complained to my ex yet again.

It happened again just over a month ago at a party and because I didnt want to cause no drama I waited till we go home and told my ex that she should tell her sister that the next time she talks to me like that I will slap her.

Omo see voltron. My ex defended her sister. She was not even having it dey shout ontop my head say if him sister dey disrespect their papa, who I be wey dem no fit disrespect. Na so I know say that relationship don finish. I will take some disrespect from the person I am seeing because that come a with the territory but you see from family members especially when you cosign it. That will never fly

Once girl no they buy things na only you dey do the buying voluntarily or not
You go suffer
Run
Run
Run

I was into one girl, she came to visit, time to go, I called bike man, the bike man said he wants to cook If he should come now or later after cooking, I asked the girl she didn't say anything then I told the bike man to come, when he came, she told me to tell him to go back, which I did but after 4 mins he said I should tell him to come, I pleaded with the bike man, after he dropped her, that was the last day I spoke to her, picked her call or reply her chat, na this morning I block her for Whatsapp

Telling me no sex before marriage, but making videos calls with men older enough to be her father, leaving school of nursing to spend weekend in the hotel and telling me her close friend invite her to the hotel to spend time together because of the issue between us without her parents knowing she is in town not in school, changing her Whatsapp chat to disappearing message. Baba she don chop that can 35k from me oh but ehn that is the end we continue our friendship but no more spending. I don too mumu

Don’t take any girl who tells you he’s just a friend serious

She’s bossy, rude and lacks accountability.
Hanging up calls on me whenever we have an argument. The last time she ended call while we were in a heated argument was what ended the relationship. She thought I was going to call back immediately but I didn’t. Few days later, when she realized i didn’t call she called and I didn’t pick her calls neither did i respond to all her WhatsApp messages till this very moment. It’s been almost a year now i just ghosted her, muted her from viewing her WhatsApp status and dumped her in my archives

She liked buying food rather than cooking.

I thought she would change after marriage

She didn't. I come home several times to meet no food yet we have foodstuff

Boxnaijatv:
We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
‎
‎Let me start us off honestly:
‎
‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

If Dem never kill one motivational speaker the rest no go learn 😂

mjbaba:
She liked buying food rather than cooking.

I thought she would change after marriage

She didn't. I come home several times to meet no food yet we have foodstuff

Baba you are aware of this and you are still talking about marriage baba anything that happened during courtship will happen in multiple folds after license

When it comes to seex she seems not to like it and kept giving excuses that we should waite till marriage ....I believed her but after marriage it's now worst.

Boxnaijatv:
We've all done it. Saw the sign clear as day, felt that small alarm go off somewhere in our chest, and still convinced ourselves "maybe it's not that deep" or "people can change." Then months (or years) later, we're sitting there like "ah ah, but I saw this coming now."
‎
‎Let me start us off honestly:
‎
‎For me, it was someone who talked badly about every single one of their exes — like every single one was "crazy," "toxic," or "the problem." At the time I thought "ah, this person has just had bad luck with people." Fast forward into the relationship myself, and guess who eventually became "the crazy ex" in somebody else's story? Should have picked up on that pattern immediately — when everyone before you is "the problem," you're just next in line, not the exception.
‎
‎Some common ones I've seen people mention over time:
‎
‎🚩 "I don't really have close friends" — and thinking it makes them more focused on you, when really it can mean isolation later
‎🚩 Love bombing early — excessive attention, gifts, "I've never felt this way before" within the first few weeks
‎🚩 Getting weirdly upset over small things very early — a preview of how conflict will actually be handled later
‎🚩 Money inconsistencies — vague about income, spending habits, or debt, brushed off as "we'll figure it out"
‎🚩 Watching how they treat waiters, drivers, or people who "can't do anything for them"
‎🚩 Jealousy disguised as "I just love you too much"
‎🚩 Anger issues explained away as "I'm just passionate" or "that's just how I am"
‎🚩 They talk about family in a way that quietly foreshadows exactly how they'll eventually treat you
‎
‎The scary part isn't that we don't see these signs. Most of us do. We just talk ourselves out of taking them seriously — "maybe I'm overthinking," "nobody's perfect," "the good outweighs the bad right now." And by the time the red flag fully reveals itself, we're already emotionally invested, sometimes years deep, sometimes with kids or finances tied in.
‎
‎So let's hear it — what red flag did YOU see clearly, ignore anyway, and later regret not taking seriously? Doesn't have to be dramatic, even the "small" ones that turned out to matter a lot. Let's help someone reading this recognize theirs before it's too late 👇

vick00:
I don't know why I have never been in more than 2 relationship all my life. I only care about how I will eat and live a better life. Do you think it is normal?? I'm 27

it's normal bro. You don't know the heartache and troubles you're avoiding by staying single (Joy of Missing Out). Keep it up!

At the right time, the right one will cross path with you and everything will align.

I don't go to man's house, I don't do Video call, I am busy . The lesson I learned is "ladies make rules for who they don't love and break rules for who they love"

NNtv:
She was ugly, yes she showed me maximum love but the physical appearance was not giving. I ignored it and moved into a relationship with her and she thought she was won the jackpot.
Had to break it up before she loses herself into the relationship with the hope of everlasting union.
Lesson: I won't start any sort of relationship with someone that's not beautiful in my eyes.

yoking yourself with a partner that's not a physical, intellectual, or spiritual match often leads to resentment, and narcissistic tendencies. Don't ever put someone in such a situation. Love responsibly!

pappilo:
Disrespect/No regard

Whilst I can handle/take disrespect from the person I am seeing, one must properly deal with any disrespect from their family member immediately otherwise you go still meet am for front.

I am 12 years older than my ex. She is 2 years older than her sister. Whenever we are together with her sister na so she go dey send me message, dey take hand call me.

Let me give an example. We were all together on holiday and I was in a hotel lobby chatting with the said sisters husband. Na so the girl dey take hand beckon me, I pointed to her husband and shook her head and she motioned for both of us. Na so we waka go meet she and my ex. The girl then said to me and her husband "go and bring down our suitcases from the room". This wasnt her first time but this was the worst one. Me wey I get bad mouth but I have always held my tongue. I later complained to my ex yet again.

It happened again just over a month ago at a party and because I didnt want to cause no drama I waited till we go home and told my ex that she should tell her sister that the next time she talks to me like that I will slap her.

Omo see voltron. My ex defended her sister. She was not even having it dey shout ontop my head say if him sister dey disrespect their papa, who I be wey dem no fit disrespect. Na so I know say that relationship don finish. I will take some disrespect from the person I am seeing because that come a with the territory but you see from family members especially when you cosign it. That will never fly

This is “see finish”, I’m glad you didn’t tolerate it

Any girl wey get daddy issues, na beg i d beg una, run away quick quick

*love bombing......but I knew such emotions were too early as she was just trying to unlock my bank account