Are the things you dislike in a partnerrelationship red flagsor dealbreakers, orare they merely reflective of preferences?

Does the relationship reallyneeda spark, or is a loving partnership with a Very Nice Person good enough?

The idea is to answer on instinct, with the first thing that comes to mind.

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In other cases, a positive answer might come in the form of something more specific.

Theyre an item he loves but never would have chosen for himself.

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director of relationship science atHingeand author ofHow to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

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