Chapter

Recognizing Relationship Red Flags Early On
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09:11 - 20:07 (10:55)

People often justify or ignore red flags, or blame themselves for their partner's behavior. Recognizing these red flags early on in a relationship can save future heartache and complications.

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The trauma bond in a toxic relationship can result in justifications for bad behavior and red flags like defensiveness and entitlement.
09:11 - 11:18 (02:06)
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Trauma Bond
Summary

The trauma bond in a toxic relationship can result in justifications for bad behavior and red flags like defensiveness and entitlement. It can also cause a person to push away friends who may point out the unhealthy dynamics of the relationship.

Chapter
Recognizing Relationship Red Flags Early On
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Gaslighting preys on vulnerabilities and can happen to anyone.
11:18 - 12:51 (01:33)
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Gaslighting
Summary

Gaslighting preys on vulnerabilities and can happen to anyone. Those who are vulnerable include people who come from happy families, those with traumatic histories, and those with narcissistic parents.

Chapter
Recognizing Relationship Red Flags Early On
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker expresses concern about not recognizing red flags until well into a relationship when bonds are already formed, and discusses a personal pattern of being drawn to charismatic but potentially unhealthy partners.
12:51 - 17:33 (04:41)
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Relationships
Summary

The speaker expresses concern about not recognizing red flags until well into a relationship when bonds are already formed, and discusses a personal pattern of being drawn to charismatic but potentially unhealthy partners.

Chapter
Recognizing Relationship Red Flags Early On
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker discusses how some business relationships can resemble healthy sibling bonds, with trust and mutual support, while others may involve big talk and broken promises.
17:33 - 20:07 (02:33)
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Business Relationships
Summary

The speaker discusses how some business relationships can resemble healthy sibling bonds, with trust and mutual support, while others may involve big talk and broken promises. The concept of classical conditioning, as exemplified by Pavlov's dogs, is also explored.

Chapter
Recognizing Relationship Red Flags Early On
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast