Have you ever found yourself in that grey area of flirting while already in a relationship? You know, having playful chats with a cute coworker or exchanging cheeky smiles with a hot barista? Unsure whether your behavior crosses the line? Pay attention to these 9 glaring red flags that you've gone too far.
You might not realize it, but some of your habits could be pushing people away. It’s easy to fall into certain patterns without knowing the impact they have on others. If you want to keep strong connections, here are nine things you should avoid to prevent driving people away.
When she suddenly wraps her arms around your neck and pulls you in tight, she's trying to tell you something more than “hello.” An intimate hug around the neck from a girl can mean much more than a friendly greeting.
Her body language conveys deeper emotions and motivations you may not expect. From playful flirting to strong attraction and a desire for comfort, there are seven surprising reasons a girl may share this closer-than-normal embrace.
Was it something you said—or did—or didn’t do? (It’s usually that last thing). You can’t help noticing that your mother-in-law acts like she is married to your husband—as if she doesn’t trust you to be a good wife to him.
And if that weren’t frustrating enough, your husband isn’t willing to talk to his mother about it. He’d rather you didn’t say anything, either. After all, what harm can a little mother-in-law jealousy do?
It’s not just your family.
More and more adult children are sharing a roof with their parents.
Sometimes it’s a matter of economic logistics because the cost of living has risen exponentially, but wages haven’t increased in decades.
Other times it’s a matter of senior-care costs.
Families consolidate when elderly parents have reached the “need help” stage of their lives.
Whatever brought you back together, it works best to have a set of rules for adult children living at home.
So let’s dive in.