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Dating in this current society can be difficult, especially with all the walking red flags that you end up meeting. Gen Z have made it their goal to find their green flag partner and say bye to the reds.
Gen Z looks for a partner who has positive traits, such as emotional maturity, effective communication, and a high level of compatibility. As an example, people tend to look for a partner who respects their boundaries and can communicate calmly. They make the effort to apologise sincerely and take accountability for their mistakes.
The reason for this is because the older Gen Z’s grew up during the hookup culture, toxic masculinity and dating people who are emotionally unavailable. With the help of social media, they are exposed to conversation on the internet about red flags, trauma bonding and love bombing, terms previously were never heard off.
People are tired of the flaky love, tired of being ghosted and situationships. They want to be secured and safe in their relationship.
Furthermore, before they get into a relationship, it is important to look for key behavious in your partner. Are they “emotionally available”, do they “actively listen” to you. You start looking into their attachment styles so you know what kind of person you’re dating.
This generation of people are prioritizing their mental health and if being in a relationship drains them, they are out the door.
Women especially make mental notes of the green flags they notice in a guy. Emotional intelligence, is a big green flag. A man who’s soft and gentle is a big turn on, unavailable and cold men are considered red flags.
However, after having many bad experiences, is every small good thing a green flag? If he respects your boundaries when you say no, why is that a green flag… that’s bare minimum. If she checks up on you after a long day, that is bare minimum.
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