Dating in 2025 is practically an extreme sport. Is it love, a situationship, or just a fleeting connection through shared memes? 

We've scoured the internet, polled some friends and even eavesdropped on some questionable dates to bring you a guide on modern dating signals, crowdsourced from the curious, the heartbroken, and the very online.

Let’s flag the hell out of it! ⛳

🚩 Red Flags 

Signs that scream "PROCEED WITH CAUTION” or to run far, far away.

• dismisses the value of therapy but religiously follows a podcast on "alpha masculinity"

• mocks your interests or passions in front of others, turning personal joys into public jokes

• thinks Clone-A-Willy is “too weird” 

• says things like, “I’m not looking for anything serious... but I also get jealous easily”

• labels all their exes as "crazy" yet maintains close ties with each one

• belittles your aspirations or achievements, making you feel small for dreaming big

• avoids apologizing, shifting blame instead of owning mistakes

• shows consistent disrespect towards service staff, revealing more about their character than they'd like

Hot take: Red flags often come disguised in charm. Remember, no amount of charisma can compensate for a lack of respect and empathy.

💚 Green Flags 

These are also known as things that make your nervous system exhale.

• enthusiastically supports your pleasure and initiates open conversations about likes and boundaries

• calls out misogyny even when it’s “just a joke”

• maintains healthy relationships with friends and family, showcasing emotional intelligence

• good morning, good night, general “check-in” texts just to see how you’re doing

• communicates openly during conflicts, aiming for resolution rather than victory

• enthusiastically down to try new things, like making a Clone-A-Willy together 

• demonstrates consistent kindness, not just to you, but to everyone they encounter

• supports your personal growth, cheering on your ambitions without jealousy

Green flag energy: Safety is sexy. Playfulness is powerful. Someone who embraces your quirks is a keeper!

🤷 Beige Flags 

Here are some peculiar quirks that might leave you scratching your head.

• has a very curated Spotify wrapped, but only listens to the same three artists

• claims to be "bad at texting" yet is always the first to view your Instagram stories

• brings up astrology in every convo, but doesn’t know their rising sign

• responds to your 3 a.m. vulnerability dump with “lol”

• uses “soon” ambiguously

Beige flags aren’t dealbreakers, but they do invite a raised eyebrow and perhaps some follow-up questions. 

💌 Storytime

What unexpected flags have you encountered on your dating journey? The charming quirks, the glaring warnings, or the downright strange habits? Drop your stories in the comments or tag us on Instagram. Let's figure out the bizarre world of dating together.

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