You believe that you can change them.
A part of you might be ignoring red flags you notice because you think you can fix their flaws. This could even be what attracted you to them in the first place. It’s important to know that you can’t change anyone who isn’t willing to change by themselves.
You feel like their potential is greater than the red flags.
Wishful thinking can start to seep in and have you believing that the potential you see in them overshadows everything that is so visibly wrong. You begin to get too caught up in “what could be.” While they might have loads of potential, there’s no telling when they might reach it. You are better off parting ways so that you can make room for someone who might already have all the endearing qualities you are looking for.
You don’t know your worth and are settling.
This one might be a tough pill to swallow, but another reason why you may be ignoring those red flags is that you think it’s what you deserve in a relationship. You will end up settling for whatever it is that they can give if you don’t think it gets better than them.
