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11 Huge First Date Red Flags

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If your date is rude to the server, it's a major red flag. Disrespect in any form isn't attractive and could indicate how they'll treat you in the future.

Disrespectful to Waitstaff

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Is your date always on their phone? If they're more interested in their screen than getting to know you, it might suggest they won't be attentive in a relationship.

Constant Phone Checking

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A date should be a two-way conversation. If they're monopolizing the conversation and showing no interest in you, it might hint at a self-centered personality.

Talks Only About Themselves

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A person who constantly badmouths their exes might be carrying too much baggage. This negativity may reflect their inability to move on or take responsibility for past mistakes.

Badmouths Exes

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If your date is trying to control everything, from the conversation to the dinner order, it's a red flag. It could indicate controlling tendencies that can become problematic later.

Too Pushy or Controlling

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If your date isn't respecting your personal space or is pushing you into uncomfortable situations, it's a clear red flag. Respect for boundaries is crucial for a healthy relationship.

Doesn't Respect Boundaries

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Inappropriate comments, be it about your appearance or in general, are a clear red flag. It shows a lack of respect and could point towards potential future disrespect.

Makes Inappropriate Comments

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While a glass or two of wine is fine, excessive drinking on a first date can be a warning sign. It could hint at an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.

Excessive Drinking

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Any signs of aggressive behavior, like angry outbursts or aggressive gestures, are major red flags. This could indicate potential issues with anger management.

Exhibits Aggressive Behavior

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If your date is significantly late and doesn't have a good reason, it may suggest a lack of respect for your time and could hint at future unreliability.

Late without a Good Reason

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1. While this might not be a huge red flag, avoiding eye contact could indicate that they're not genuinely interested in you, or they're not being honest.

No Eye Contact

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