The dating stage of a romantic partnership is often filled with a range of emotions.

There’s uncertainty, excitement, and a rush of new feelings.

One of the joys of moving to something more substantial is the security that comes along with it.

Unhappy partner in a relationship

You’re not looking for someone anymore.

You’ve found your significant other and you’re comfortable with one another.

Long-term commitments have a sense of peace that is truly satisfying.

Partners on phones

Have you ever wondered, however, that there’s a downside to getting too comfortable in a relationship?

Maybe you’ve stopped doing romantic things together or your sex life has become mundane.

Perhaps there’s a general lack of boundaries or even bad manners in the relationship.

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The latter can actually beone relationship red flag you should never ignore.

But this doesn’t mean that they know everything, all the time, and vice versa.

When was the last time you got a handle on your own emotions?

Can you really say you know yourself fully at any given time?

What about a time when your partner’s behavior surprised you?

We’re constantly evolving as humans.

In fact, this is what makes us interesting.

Just like your own likes and dislikes change over the years, theirs do too.

How, then, do we stop doing this?

“The next time you catch yourself assuming how your partner might feel about something, try asking them.

Grow together, not apart,” she explained.

Relationship red flags are hard to spot when life, work schedules, and commitments get in the way.

Taking the time to be observant of your significant other can go a long way at times like these.