Respect is even more important than love in a relationship.
So, how can you tell if your partner doesn’t respect you?
Most importantly, listen to your gut. You can instinctively feel whether someone respects you or not.
But if you’re still struggling to work it out, you can look for these signs:
1) They don’t listen to you
If they struggle to listen when you speak, then it’s a surefire sign that they don’t respect your opinion.
Communication is one of the essential aspects of a healthy relationship.
After all, you need to be able to vent and express your feelings. If they’re not allowing you to do that, then it’s unlikely you’ll be happy in the long run.
Watch out for these red flags:
– Is your partner not listening to you even when you know the subject interests them?
– Is your partner always racing ahead of what you are saying by thinking how to respond?
– Are they quickly judging that what you say isn’t important?
– Is your partner ignoring you in the hope that you stop talking?
If any of these habits are constant, then you might want to consider talking about it with them.
2) You’ve caught them lying
This is a huge red flag that they lack enough respect that they’re not even open and honest with you.
And don’t get it twisted: This is the case for even the little things.
If they tell you they’re working over time, but have really went and did something else, then it stinks of disrespect.
You have the right to know the truth, and you shouldn’t settle for less.
3) You’re not a priority
If you’re their significant other, then there are no two ways about it: You should be high on their priority list.
They should respect your time and what you do day-to-day.
4) They flirt with others
If you’re out in public and they’re flirting with someone else, it’s a huge sign of disrespect.
After all, you’re their significant other, and you deserve their attention.
If they’re trying to make you jealous, then they’re trying to manipulate you and control you. No woman should settle for a man flirting with someone else.
It’s a sign of disrespect because they don’t mind hurting your feelings or they’re trying to manipulate you. Either way, you shouldn’t stand for it.
6) They’re purposely trying to hurt your feelings
This is an obvious one that they don’t respect you or what you’re going through.
If they’re willing to hurt your feelings to make a point, or to manipulate you, then there’s a lack of respect for your wellbeing.
If you’re sure there’s a lack of respect in the relationship, then you seriously need to reconsider the relationship.
Without respect, there can’t be trust. And without trust, a relationship can’t grow. Never accept being disrespected in a relationship. Because if you do, you’re compromising yourself. You’re sacrificing your self-worth for an unhealthy love.
And you’re not doing your partner any favors as well. If they’re allowed to disrespect you, they’re not growing as a person.
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