What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?

@Raine38 (12389)
United States
September 7, 2023 7:00pm CST
We all have different personalities, some personalities mesh well with some, and some just conflicts with some. As it is, we cannot expect everyone to get along well not because something bad happened, it just the personalities don't get along. Growing up, I want to have lots and lots of friends. I had this vision in my head that it would be awesome if I have friends from all over so when I travel there, I'll know some people and have a good time. Back in the day, I even asked my mom to help me find a penpal. Then I looked for friends on Friendster, Myspace, Chat rooms, and Facebook. And boy, did I learn a lot about keeping a small circle of trusted friends. I consider myself as approachable and easy to talk to, although I have to admit that I also have what is commonly called the "resting B face". Sometimes I am just thinking of what to cook for dinner, but I don't know why it gives me that look. I don't care where you're from, what you do for work, or how much you net worth is. I care about your values and heart. However, if I sensed that someone is a sociopath or a narcissist, then I stay away from them. I don't care if they're family, I cannot waste my time on them. They are trouble, and unless they changed for the better, I am happy keeping my distance. No, I will not be mean or rude to them, just that I'll be keeping them at an arm's length.
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@1creekgirl (41752)
• United States
8 Sep 23
Good post! I have relatives I just live and let live.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
I try not to get affected by them, but I am still working on not getting worked up by things they do that don't concern me. Well, other than get asked by people around us, like "Hey, isn't that your in-law/cousin/friend?"
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@Dena91 (16686)
• United States
8 Sep 23
Red flags for me are liars, braggards and ones that want to be center of attention. My mother is a sociopath so I sense that pretty quick in someone. Same with a narcissist.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
I second your list of traits, especially the attention-seeking part. This is why I don't have any close friends who are social media influencers.
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@AmbiePam (93946)
• United States
8 Sep 23
If I meet someone who is controlling, jealous, or only talks about themselves, I’m out. I have had too much interaction with those kind of people, and I’m too grown to put up with that.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
Good for you for not putting up with any of that! It can be hard to walk away from, but yeah, as we get older we learn to be more conservative of our precious time.
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@kaylachan (71798)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Sep 23
I can be closed off and hard to get to know. I have to decide if that person is worth my time.
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@jstory07 (139980)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Sep 23
I always stay away from people that I do not get along with.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
Same, why waste time when it's obvious that we'll not get along and have a good time?
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@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
8 Sep 23
It's hard to say. People can turn on you so fast. I guess instinct will tell me if I should be bothered. I'm not good at reading g people.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
My red flags also take some time to surface. And if the interaction with them is not too often, I could have totally miss it.
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@allknowing (137811)
• India
9 Sep 23
There is someone here who has not a good word for others and says bad non existing things about others.
@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
8 Sep 23
I am everything, you name it, I can be it.
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
8 Sep 23
Red flags for me selfish people who only care for themselves.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
Absolutely, they will never care for anyone else. And even if someone is in need, they are always able to make it about themselves.
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@Raine38 (12389)
• United States
8 Sep 23
@LadyDuck Ain't that the truth? You have to give it to them for being creative. Makes me wonder if only they will utilize their creativity and use the energy to be better versions of themselves, everyone will be the better for it.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
8 Sep 23
@Raine38 - When someone is in need they always find a way to invent an excuse.
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@aninditasen (16501)
• Raurkela, India
8 Sep 23
I don't like people who interfere in my life just to exploit me and mean liars. I stay away from them.
• Philippines
8 Sep 23
I stay away from narcissists, too. I also try to avoid toxic people. Lol
• Shenzhen, China
8 Sep 23
I understanded a fundamental at young age that we can't get along well with everyone,even he/she is good person,but you are not necessarily able to be good with each other.Therefore,I just have little real friend,but i am content with these friend.Our personality can be coordinated.I don't desire more real friend,get a real friend is so hard.
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@Gladoun (88)
10 Sep 23
I thought i could interact with everyone until I recently got in touch with a narcissist and I realized I don't want anything to do with such a person. Am yet to discover other personalities that put me off .
9 Sep 23
Absolutely, valuing genuine connections and steering clear of toxic personalities is a wise approach to building meaningful relationships.
9 Sep 23
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Sep 23
Good post.i agree with you.
@RejJelyn (140)
8 Sep 23
Relate much. I also consider myself as approachable, easy to be with. But we need to be careful because there some people who are self centered, narcissist,exploiter. They are seeking their own interests and they don't care about the needs of the others. Have you heard the term"Friends with benefits "? This is very common in our place.I don't like those kind of people.