/. Behavior: Denial
Example: "It didn't happen.." "I didn't say that." - Answer-✅Red Flag
/.Behavior: Avoidance/Stonewalling
Example: Turning up the TV, leaving the house, the "silent treatment" - Answer-✅Red
Flag
/.Behavior: Put-Downs
Example: name-calling, making your partner the problem, unkind words - Answer-✅Red
Flag
/.Behavior: Minimization
Example: "Whatever, it was nothing." "It's not that big of a deal." - Answer-✅Red Flag
/.Behavior: Threats
Example: threats to self, to partner, or to the relationship status - Answer-✅Red Flag
/.Behavior: Distraction
Example: avoiding a tough conversation by changing the subject, creating another
problem to distract from a conflict - Answer-✅Red Flag
/.Behavior: Projection
Example: your emotional state is the responsibility of your partner to fix, "If I'm in a bad
mood, we're in a bad mood." - Answer-✅Red Flag
/.Behavior: Appreciation
Example: You express gratitude to your partner often; "thank you for caring for me" -
Answer-✅Green Flag
/.Behavior: Commitment
Example: You are invested in your parter and the relationship; you give the relationship
adequate time and energy - Answer-✅Green Flag
/.Behavior: Pushing Pause
Example: In a conflict, you know when to take a break; "I need to use our code word." -
Answer-✅Green Flag