Red flags – those little warning signs that love can blind us to, they’ve always been waving conspicuously in the world of romance, yet it’s typically the men who shoulder the burden of scrutiny.

Women are relentlessly advised to watch for red flags in the men who pursue them, while men themselves often slip into a lovesick stupor, blissfully ignoring the signs of trouble.

But let’s switch the narrative for a moment and ponder, what about the red flags that men should be accustomed to when dealing with women?

Now, it’s commonly said that you can never advise two people: a woman in love and a man with a fat wallet.

But, have you ever tried reasoning with a man who has fallen head over heels for a woman? The outcome?

It’s like attempting to whisper sage advice to the wind, it just doesn’t register.

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Red flag number one: The heart, a complex and often unpredictable organ, seems to lose all sense when love takes the reins. Rationality? That’s tossed out the window!

Throughout history, women have frequently played the role of the devoted partner, shouldering the duties of a wife, even when there’s no prospect of marriage in sight.

These men embrace the husband’s mantle, all the while knowing that the kingdom’s gates might never open. Why, you ask? Well, sometimes it’s like waiting for the proverbial rooster’s crow.

The enigmatic female psyche is often an entaglement that even women themselves find confused.

Red flag number two: One may exhibit all the traits of an ideal partner, from cooking to cleaning and showing affection, yet her heart might be wandering elsewhere.

Sometimes, a woman will stay not out of love, but for convenience, status, or financial perks.

Red flag number three: A woman who keeps your relationship under wraps, hasn’t introduced you to her inner circle, and prefers her love life to remain a secret.

Beware, my friend, for a lady truly in love can’t help but shout it from the rooftops, eager to share her newfound joy with friends and family.

If she keeps her relationship veiled in secrecy, that’s a crimson banner waving high.

Red flag number four: If she acts like the sweetest thing to grace your world, yet dodges commitment and brushes off the idea of marriage with flimsy excuses, consider it a warning.

Especially if you’re funding lavish treats and she’s still actively searching for true love elsewhere, it’s likely a case of dating for convenience and financial stability.

Red flag number five: A woman with an abundance of male friends, close bonds with some of them, and who accuses you of jealousy and insecurity if you raise concerns.

Should you encounter relationship turbulence, she confides in her male buddies who take her out for consolation. That bestie of hers might just be her next beau in the making.

The heart can be in a situationship with a person they have no intention of marrying, engaging in all aspects of a relationship while secretly praying for someone who fits their dreams.

Don’t be fooled by her exclusivity – stay vigilant, remain awake, harbor doubt, consider ‘what if,’ and don’t settle prematurely.

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In an age of social media, WhatsApp GB, and concealed identities, determining who’s genuine and who’s not is a dangerous task.

Both genders are equally adept at the game, but my gender, well, it possesses a unique prowess.

As you play the role of a life partner to the love of your life, watch out for those elusive red flags.

Because the day she conducts a ruthless and heartless surgery on your poor heart, is the day you’ll realize that love should always be observed with eyes and ears wide open.

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Red flags in women are a crafty camouflage, demanding heightened awareness.

Otherwise, you might find yourself center stage in a drama of deception, before you even sense you’re being played.