If “I’m just super busy lately” is his favorite excuse, it’s time to wake up and smell the ghosting. Everyone has 24 hours in a day, and if you’re not making the cut, you’re probably not a priority. Don’t fall for the “workaholic” myth. If he can’t find five minutes to reply to your text, he’s definitely finding time for something else, and spoiler: it’s not you.
He Calls You “Crazy”, And Not in the Fun Way
If he’s labeling your valid feelings as “crazy” or “overreacting,” sis, he’s gaslighting you harder than a vintage lantern. Your emotions are real and deserve respect. If you find yourself constantly apologizing for expressing basic human feelings, it’s not love, it’s manipulation.
The Mysterious Social Media Behavior
Why is his phone always flipped down? Why is he “active now” but ignoring your texts? Why are his stories mysteriously devoid of you? If Sherlock Holmes couldn’t crack his Instagram game, maybe it’s time to stop playing detective and start playing “block and move on.”
You’re Always “Too Much”
If your ambition, humor, or even your selfies are “too much” for him, then girl, he’s just not enough for you. Don’t shrink to fit into someone’s comfort zone. The right person will hype you up like you’re the headliner of Coachella.
The “Jokes” That Aren’t Funny
If he’s making “jokes” at your expense and then saying, “Relax, it’s just a joke,” that’s not humor, that’s emotional sabotage disguised as a punchline. You deserve someone who makes you laugh, not question your worth.
You Feel More Lonely With Him Than Without Him
Being in a relationship should feel like a partnership, not a solo survival game. If you’re constantly craving emotional connection and feeling like you’re talking to a brick wall, guess what? You already are. And brick walls don’t make great boyfriends.
So, What’s Next?
If you spotted more than one red flag, it’s time to pull a Taylor Swift and say, “We are never ever getting back together.” Trust your gut. Protect your peace. You deserve a love that feels like sunshine, not like walking on eggshells.
Because here’s the tea: Ignoring red flags doesn’t turn them green, it just means you’re gonna crash harder later. So choose you. Choose better. You’ve got this.