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Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Marc3500: 7:24pm On Jul 15
Osuman:
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
person tell you no sex before marriage u get mind enter am ur mumu no too much cheesy
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by VenExchangee: 7:28pm On Jul 15
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Mariangeles:
Na the bike man I pity for this nonsense. undecided

Even if the girl didn't respect the bike man, what about you?
Why did you have to call him back to that shenanigan?

As for the girl, that one will not respect nor regard anyone.
The bike na my friend and I had to pay him extra to get food so he can quickly dispose the girl because I hated her that moment
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by VenExchangee: 7:31pm On Jul 15
Sonnobax15:
For this single act, you'll definitely live long my bro.

Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Marc3500: 7:32pm On Jul 15
pappilo:
No be the first time o and even I did not expect this to lead to ending the relationship. It has happened many times over the past 5 years from this same sister. The rest of her family her lovely. On this day their were just too many Bleep ups, she dey send me message, no give me food for party wey dem dey run. I just decided that I had to draw the line with the disrespect. I probably wouldn't have slapped her if it happened again but I wouldn't have kept quiet like before, I would have given her a proper response.

What ended the relationship was that my ex supported her sister's bad behaviour fully. Dey tell.me.dontbtalk about my sister, I dont 2ant to hear anything about my sister. That means she had probably not spoken to her about incidents in the past or spoken to her about it lightheartedly.

E no go better for love. She sef no believe say na 'small' ting like that go end every. Person wey don do major Bleep up before wey I no end relationship. E shock am!
first of all see your mentality u talk say u can tolerate disrespect from a partner but not from their family member
How person family wan respect you when you dey tolerate disrespect from the person in the first place
U are a weak man and dat's why ur girlfriend's sister couldn't respect you she probably saw u as a mugu and they would have gisted themselves about you
And of course she will side with her sister coz she doesn't place any importance on ur respect because you tolerated disrespect from her herself
It's what you tolerate you get
If you dey enable disrespect ppl go disrespect you dey go there are no two ways about it
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Chinny024(f): 8:05pm On Jul 15
Malice
Malice
Malice..
That's the mother to unkindness!!!
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by pappilo(m): 8:19pm On Jul 15
Mariangeles:
The question is, how did you get to that point, that level of disrespect?
It depends on how you carried yourself around them [the family].

Even tolerating disrespect from a partner is wrong, and has nothing to do with love.

You should not have stood up from where you were seated in the first place, when she beckoned for you to come.
When no be say na your mama.

You must be a jeje guy sha. undecided

What you tolerate will determine how people respect you.
Funny enough I am not a jeje guy. My mouth no good at all but I have been divorced so I just thought to myself 'no be everything person go dey fight for right'.

I had complained to my ex several times that the sister was rude but not in anger so maybe my ex no take am serious.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by ravensckar(m): 9:11pm On Jul 15
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
Of all the things I read today, this your own touched my soul.

Bros, you really went through a lot in that relationship o. cheesy cheesy

Eeeehhhh? On top wetin? My sister in-law, send me message? Or disrespect me in any way? Na that day thunder wey get lapalapa go strike her.


#Picks_tooth
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Slymontee: 9:31pm On Jul 15
Not communicating feelings
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by pappilo(m): 9:34pm On Jul 15
ravensckar:
Of all the things I read today, this your own touched my soul.

Bros, you really went through a lot in that relationship o. cheesy cheesy

Eeeehhhh? On top wetin? My sister in-law, send me message? Or disrespect me in any way? Na that day thunder wey get lapalapa go strike her.


#Picks_tooth
Was it really that bad? Me I no too gbadun like that o. I fit change am for am but I just look say na pikin wey no get better home training plus na alcoholic.

Na for the sake of my ex I just overlook am on several occasions. But thats the reason I commented on the thread. My mistake was overlooking it the first and subsequent times it happened. If I don leave correct voice for am the first time she probably would have never tried it again.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by teejaymmm(m):
I Married a lady that has traveled out of the country illegally twice and was deported , everyone including her family abandoned her, out of pity I got married to her thinking she has learnt her lessons and repented only for me to wake up one morning and she told me she has a confession, she wants to travel again with another fake document, I couldn't do anything since she has gotten the Visa, not knowing she had plans to go take asylum from the the county, guess what, after 5 years they didn't give her, she came back and I have since requested for the return of my bride price, filed for divorce and was granted. I wish her what she wish her self, don't ever marry out of pity and thinking you can change someone, also education is a criteria, don't join yourself with someone that is not educated
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by jibadeCouture(m): 11:14am On Jul 16
While I do not claim to be an alpha male or what-have-you, I have never been in a relationship with regrets because I always define it from the onset.

- Friends with benefit
- Girlfriend
- wife material

Depending on your character, personality and family history/attributes, you could be promoted or demoted on the spectrum on any given day!

Even after I got married, I make sure I clear all issues judiciously and respectfully- especially with my in-laws - make tortoise no start to fly for future.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Demigod22: 2:35pm On Jul 16
Threedoorsdown:
Nothing irritate me pass that calling any guy pet names. My love, babe,.....nonsense
It's really annoying because if she calls everyone such name, what made it special when she calls you?
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 8:48am On Jul 17
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
Well, as odd as it seems to u, its good if ladies have more male friends than female coz women know themselves & are not safe around one another but feel safe around men; they trust & have confidence in male counterparts so its not a red flag
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 8:52am On Jul 17
Dmthreads:
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.
if the partner who goes silent is a mail, trust me, he is TIRED of complaining or talking hence d silence. men dnt ignore or keep mute when they see/notice anything wrong in thr relationships, they may not act upon it or react immediately but when they have tried & tried to correct thr partners & thr is no positive results, they go mute & plan thr exit strategy
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 8:55am On Jul 17
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
Do u have money?
are u doing well financially?
i was like that too when i was ur age but things changed when i began to be financially ok; no serios man will think of woman when he's still chasing the bag, so, NOTHING IS WORNG WITH U BRO
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 8:59am On Jul 17
Oisagbai78:
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!
Pls try to EDUCATE youths more on this to help them realise that divorce is not a death sentence.
I will get to a point that u will just have to admit that u just have to end it to stay alive and sane
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 9:00am On Jul 17
Demigod22:
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.
I SUPPORT u bro, NO TO SINGLE MOMS!!!
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by vick00(m): 9:07am On Jul 17
IamOrei:
Do u have money?
are u doing well financially?
i was like that too when i was ur age but things changed when i began to be financially ok; no serios man will think of woman when he's still chasing the bag, so, NOTHING IS WORNG WITH U BRO
Actually, I'm not rich but at least I'm sustaining myself I will be able to start a family if want to but anytime, I get the big bag, my mind shifts totally away from woman, all I do is go and try different foods like going to Chinese restaurants and and going to lodge in a good apartments and I always do this alone without having any desire to take any lady with me. It is not that I have feeling towards woman, don't get me wrong. But anytime I get big bag I don't think about women until I'm don't have much left.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 9:09am On Jul 17
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
Are u a banker?
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 9:10am On Jul 17
vick00:
Actually, I'm not rich but at least I'm sustaining myself I will be able to start a family if want to but anytime, I get the big bag, my mind shifts totally away from woman, all I do is go and try different foods like going to Chinese restaurants and and going to lodge in a good apartments and I always do this alone without having any desire to take any lady with me. It is not that I have feeling towards woman, don't get me wrong. But anytime I get big bag I don't think about women until I'm don't have much left.

Tooh... u will get over it anyway, its just a matter of time
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by IamOrei(m): 9:11am On Jul 17
VenExchangee:
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
WHY?
What exactly is the problem u foresaw in this?
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by VenExchangee: 10:33am On Jul 17
IamOrei:
WHY?
What exactly is the problem u foresaw in this?
Copy and paste in chatgpt make e show you the problem
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Dmthreads(m): 12:35pm On Jul 17
One red flag many people ignore is how someone handles accountability. If every mistake comes with an excuse, every disagreement is somehow your fault, and they never sincerely say, "I was wrong," don't expect that to magically change after marriage or more time together. Character doesn't hide forever—it eventually becomes a pattern. Believe consistent actions, not hopeful promises.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Manaty2nice(m): 4:40pm On Jul 17
I support you on this..👍 Wickedness is also a surviving skills.
TheMensch:
How can I be a very wicked person abeg?
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Manaty2nice(m): 4:55pm On Jul 17
Omoh, you have gone to marry red flag oh..🤔
That is Avoidant Attachment in her.

Meaning, someone who shys away from attention and affection.


Toktee:
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.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Mariangeles(f): 5:40pm On Jul 17
VenExchangee:
Copy and paste in chatgpt make e show you the problem
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha grin

What an epic response!🤣
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Toktee(m): 7:34pm On Jul 17
grin
Manaty2nice:
Omoh, you have gone to marry red flag oh..🤔
That is Avoidant Attachment in her.

Meaning, someone who shys away from attention and affection.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Auntychi: 8:46am On Jul 19
The "no close friends" one is so underrated. I dated someone who framed it as "I've just always been a lone wolf, I don't need a big circle." Felt flattering at first, like I was special. Turned out there was no big circle because he'd burned through it — and eventually I became the only person he had to direct all his moods at, good and bad. No one else around to dilute it or call it out.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Boxnaijatv(op): 8:09am On Jul 20
Auntychi:
The "no close friends" one is so underrated. I dated someone who framed it as "I've just always been a lone wolf, I don't need a big circle." Felt flattering at first, like I was special. Turned out there was no big circle because he'd burned through it — and eventually I became the only person he had to direct all his moods at, good and bad. No one else around to dilute it or call it out.
That one is a huge red flag. There's a big difference between being private and having no healthy relationships at all. If everyone from their past has disappeared, it's worth asking why.
Re: What Is The Biggest Relationship Red Flag You Ignored And Regretted? by Boxnaijatv(op): 8:09am On Jul 20
Auntychi:
The "no close friends" one is so underrated. I dated someone who framed it as "I've just always been a lone wolf, I don't need a big circle." Felt flattering at first, like I was special. Turned out there was no big circle because he'd burned through it — and eventually I became the only person he had to direct all his moods at, good and bad. No one else around to dilute it or call it out.
That one is a huge red flag. There's a big difference between being private and having no healthy relationships at all. If everyone from their past has disappeared, it's worth asking why
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