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This article has been viewed 12, times. This article is based on an interview with our dating coach, John Keegan. Check out the full interview here. Skip to Content. Random Article. Reentering the dating pool? Keep your eyes peeled for these red flags.
Make sure your expectations align from the start. When going out with a divorced person, observe if they still seem hung up on their ex.
Trash-talking, bitterness, and general mistrust of future relationships are red flags. They text too much. A little bit of texting here and there? Texting to communicate plans? Good morning texts?
Happy Monday texts? Let-me-pour-my-soul-out-to-you-in-the-middle-of-your-workday texts? If your date is texting you all the time, it can get real oppressive, real quick. And when they do make dates with you, they're always during the work week, never the weekendβand they often get cancelled last-minute. At 50 or older , you deserve someone as stable financially and emotionally , grounded, and mature as youβand they definitely need to not treat you like their parent. You have mismatched expectations.
