“I Don’t Know If I’m Overthinking Things”: Woman Asks If Date’s Weird Behaviors Are Early Red Flags


When you first start dating someone—especially someone you really, really like—it can be easy to let certain things slip through.


But this netizen didn’t fail to notice her date’s bizarre behaviors that might indicate possible troubles in the future. She shared her story with fellow Mumsnet users, asking if his actions could potentially be early red flags, and quite a few of them gave their two cents about it. You can find the full story and the netizens’ reactions below.


When they first start dating someone, people might view their date and the relationship through rose-tinted glasses


Couple on a date clinking wine glasses, sharing dessert, and discussing potential relationship red flags.


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This woman didn’t fail to notice her date’s behaviors that could be considered early red flags, though


Woman questions early red flags on dates, seeking advice about potential concerns in partner's behavior.


Text discussing a woman questioning if her date's behaviors were red flags after a Saturday night out.


Text questioning if date's behaviors are red flags with a story about a light slap and grinning reaction.


Text expressing doubt about whether overthinking indicates red flags in dating behaviors.


Woman in deep thought on a couch, concerned about potential red flags in a relationship.


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Text about a woman's date making odd comments and gestures regarding makeup, pondering potential early red flags.


Text discussing makeup use and questioning potential red flags in dating behavior.


Text screenshot discussing potential red flags in dating behavior, seeking advice.


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The OP provided more details about the situation


Text exchange discussing potential red flags from date's strange behavior.


Text message from a woman seeking advice about early red flags in a date's behavior.


Fellow netizens shared their thoughts in the comments, many thought the woman should run


Comment with advice on red flags in dating, suggesting to trust your gut and walk away.


Comment about potential red flags with username "Relocatethecockringsbeforethemormonsarrive.


Comment discussing potential red flags in dating behavior.


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Comment discussing early red flags in a relationship, mentioning "the ick" and suggesting to "bin him" if doubts arise.


Comment advises woman that date's behaviors are red flags, suggesting control and potential abuse.


Text response offering advice on identifying early red flags in dating behaviors.


Text suggesting date's behaviors are red flags, advising caution.


Text expressing concern over potential early red flags in dating behavior.


Text discussing potential early red flags in dating behavior.


Text from ItGhoul discussing potential red flags in a relationship, emphasizing creepy behavior and judgmental comments.


Online comment discussing potential early red flags in dating behaviors.


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Text advising on early dating red flags and trusting one's gut feelings.


Text screenshot discussing potential early red flags in dating behaviors.


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Text addressing red flags in a relationship, offering advice on dealing with uncomfortable dating behaviors.


Text discussing potential early red flags in a date's behavior.


After a while, the OP put up an update on how the story developed


Text message conversation discussing potential red flags in dating behavior.


Text message discussing potential red flags in early dating behavior over multiple calls.


Text message describing a woman's experience with a potential date's early red flags and unusual behaviors.


Text about a woman's concerns over date's behavior, questioning if minor physical interactions are early red flags.


People in the comments advised her to be firm


Text discussing concerns about a date's behaviors as potential red flags.


Comment advises logging an issue with police or friends, urging extra caution; concerns about overthinking red flags.


Text screenshot about potential red flags and advice on handling unwanted contact.


Text exchange discussing early red flags in dating, mentioning potential police contact.

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