Oh, you just got out of a relationship?

Hi Friends,

Have you ever been on a date with someone who broke up with their last girlfriend two days before? No? Because I have. And it was AWKWARD. This man talked nonstop about his ex and how he’s not sure he wants to date again…while we were on a literal date. The red flags were FLYING.

1. He's Not Over His Ex - Signs for this include referencing “the one that got away” and talking in generalities about how relationships never work anymore, etc. When this happened to me, I had no idea how to react…do I console him? Sorrows…sorrows…prayers.

2. He's Using You as a Rebound - He’s talking constantly about your appearance, how he “really needs this” and using language that leads you to believe he’s not really there to meet you, but rather using this outing to make himself feel better.

3. He's Still Active on Dating Apps — and he brags to you about it - If he's still swiping on dating apps or has a profile up, but is also telling you you’re the one, it’s confusing, right? HE may be confused. He’s not ready for you, girl.

4. He's Too Clingy - If he's constantly texting, calling, or wanting to spend every moment with you, it's a sign that he may be looking for someone to fill a void in his life. RUN.

5. He's Not Taking Things Slow - If he seems to be rushing the relationship and pushing for things to move too quickly for you, he could be using you as a distraction. He’s desperate, and you’re…there. This person needs space to heal if he’s struggling. Give him that space…give him lots of space.