A Short List of Green Flags
A few tears but also a few smiles
Fast replies // People who think out loud // People who are messy // Unapologetically // Those who call you up // Those who wear their heart on their sleeve // Patience // Carefulness // Tenderness // Vulnerability // People who can make you laugh when your throat is filled with tears // At the same time respect your feelings // People who teach you things without making you feel dumb for not knowing it already // Pinky promises // Flowers // Books // “Text me when you get home safe” // Seeing a person as imperfectly perfect // Respecting boundaries // Being able to handle a no // And not take it personally // Understanding that humans can feel different emotions towards the same situation // Understanding that sometimes space is necessary // That it’s not personal // That they’re allowed to // Those who use physical touch as a love language // Spontaneous plans // Agreeing on something // But also disagreeing // "This song reminded me of you" // People who check in on you without any specific reason // Attentiveness // Finding your jokes funny when you know they’re not // With an open heart // Wit // Attentiveness // People who look at you and smile // Making you feel safe // Not having to second guess whether they want you // Or talk to you // Because they show you communication // People who understand // Not just listen // When it’s difficult // People who tell you they're having a long day // That they're busy // But they'll get back to you // They’re willing to remember tiny details about someone // "I thought you might enjoy this" // Someone who brings you light in times of darkness // Someone who shows up for you // Someone who brings you a sense of ease // And comfort // People who greet strangers // And compliment them // People who treat workers with respect // People who make you feel seen // And accepted // People who just want you to be happy