Relationship Green Flags
by Rebecca Hieronymi
As a domestic violence victim advocate, I often have conversations with clients and concerned friends or family about “red flags” or early signs that a relationship is unhealthy, or that a partner might turn abusive. It’s not always easy to spot red flags and knowing what behaviors to be wary of is important in helping us avoid harmful situations or potentially abusive partner. Green flags, on the other hand, tend to get a lot less attention. A green flag is a behavior or personality trait that signals you are safe to move a relationship forward and that the relationship is healthy and mature. When we can recognize what a healthy relationship looks like, we can move toward people who display those healthy qualities from the get-go and find ourselves in the kind of relationships that actually feed good. Here are 10 green flags to look for in a partner: