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I’ve heard red flags as “danger”. Definitely not a friend snapping at you as a one off, or even a stranger snapping at you. Even one can mean “don’t be alone with this person”. They can still be misunderstandings, it doesn’t mean you need to leave immediately (though you could if you felt that uncomfortable).
I’ve never heard of green flags and gotta admit I wouldn’t count on “good” behavior to cancel out “bad”.
Some of you all need to learn what "red flag" means
It does not mean that if a person does a single thing thats considered a "red flag" they an evil abuser
It means they did something kinda sus
It means they made a bad choice
Or it means they did a dick move
They can even be having a bad day
The reason it's a red flag is because it could be part of a larger pattern of abusive behaviour
Could be does not equal Definitely Is
A red flag happens and you mentally take note and see how they react to being called on their bad behaviour and if they do more red flags
Everyone is "problematic" but we are also all growing individuals with the capacity to learn
You will have said and done things you aren't proud of in your life. That doesn't make you evil or bad because you did something once that is a "red flag"
Red flags and green flags are little indications of someone's behaviour. If a person ends up with more red flags then green and isn't willing or trying to better themselves... thats when you get concerned. Not when your friend has a bad day and snaps at you only to apologise later.
Just try to keep that in mind
#I've used 'yellow flag' for the uncertain reaction thing#those are more often accidental or misunderstandings or whatever#or innocent neuraldivergence#or nerves#but it could also be hints of gaslighting or manipulation#yellow flags are just small alerts - something to keep an eye on#for your benefit and theirs really#sometimes you miss important stuff if you don't tag it
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