We’ve all ignored red flags—sometimes because we didn’t recognize them, and sometimes because we hoped they’d just go away. (Spoiler alert: they don’t.)

Whether you’re freshly divorced, five years into dating, or knee-deep in your third “situationship,” these warning signs deserve your full attention.

Let’s break it down—no fluff, no filter, just real signs that you’re not crazy, they’re just not it.

So... Why Do You Keep Falling for People Who Hurt You?

You’re not stupid. You’re not broken.
But if you keep getting sucked into relationships that feel like emotional boot camp, it’s time to stop asking, “What’s wrong with them?” and start asking, “Why am I attracted to this?”

Here’s the hard truth:
Toxic feels familiar. And familiar feels safe—even when it’s not.

Missing someone toxic doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re human. Here’s how to deal with the mind games and emotional hangover, straight up and unfiltered.

So… What Is a Situationship?

It’s a romantic connection that lives in the gray area.
Not friends. Not in a committed relationship.
It’s the in-between, the undefined, the “we’re just vibing” zone.

It starts sweet. Texts all day. Over-the-top compliments. “You’re different.” “I’ve never felt this way before.” Three dates in, and they’re talking about vacations, soulmates, and maybe even what your kids would look like. Slow your roll, Casanova. That’s not romance. That’s manipulation in a nice shirt.