You Fell for a Walking Red Flag—Now What?

You ignored every warning, dismissed your friends, and now you're all in on someone who's a walking hazard sign. Maybe they ghost you, but he appears at 2 am. Perhaps they call their ex "crazy.” Or perhaps they claim, "I'm just bad at texting," while posting Instagram stories with her friends hourly.

Step 1: Admit the Problem

Let's be honest—your judgment took a hit. If any of these apply, it's time to reassess:

• They only communicate via social media

• They avoid labels

• Every ex was "toxic"

• They refer to themselves as the "main character"

• They drive a Volkswagen Jetta

Congrats! You're dating a walking red flag.

Step 2: Listen to Your Friends

Your support team has been watching this disaster unfold. Invite them over, pour a drink, and prepare for the brutal truth:

• Every time you drank over this person

• The text that made you doubt your entire self-worth

• The months they've been telling you, "This is a bad idea"

Step 3: Stop Playing Therapist

You are not their personal rehab center. If you've ever thought, "They'd be perfect if they just worked on themselves," stop. Red flags don't turn green just because you squint.

Step 4: Find Someone Who Texts Back

Getting over a toxic situationship is easier when you upgrade your dating life. Enter NeverMissed—where people actually show up and don't make you feel like a side character in your own story. Use our check-in feature at bars, events, and coffee shops to meet someone who doesn't treat commitment like a social experiment.

Step 5: The Glow-Up

Survived a red-flag romance? Time to level up.

• Hit the gym (not for revenge—just because).

• Update your hair or fashion. Cliché, but effective.

• Date better. Your next relationship should be a rom-com, not a psychological thriller.

Raise your standards. Date responsibly. And if you fall for another red flag, we will stage an intervention.