Why You Missed Red Flags
Mar 08, 2026
If you’re a high-achiever, a problem solver, or someone who prides yourself on being 'in the know,' there is a specific kind of shame that hits when you realize you missed the red flags in your relationship. You feel like you should have known better. Like your intelligence should have protected you. But here is the truth: You didn’t miss the red flags because you were naive. You missed them because you were looking for a solution while they were creating a trap.