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Is this a red flag or am I paranoid?

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    Eudeza
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    I’ve been seeing Paul for about 2 months. Btw, I am 22 and he is 26. Most of the time things feel good. We really enjoy being together and hanging out with friends. We have similar habit like watching thriller movies, drinking coffee and mobile games but some moments make me confused. He sometimes suddenly gets upset with small things and then shouting instead of talking calmly and other times, he seems really distracted when we are together. I don’t want to overthink but I also don’t want to ignore those signs. How do you tell the difference between red flag and just overthinking and being paranoid?

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    Karyll Jane
    Member #382,803

    Try to understand his situation first, maybe he’s stressed from work or family, which is why there are times he seems irritable or distracted. Before you overthink, try to analyze his situation first.
    Just observe him for now and that’s when you’ll be able to tell if he really has a bad habit like shouting or getting irritated easily.

    In relationships, understanding each other is important. So if you’re noticing things you think are negative in his behavior, try to understand him first before assuming the worst.
    If you’ve already done your best to understand him but there’s still no change and he continues to treat you that way, then that’s when you can start thinking about your next steps and what would be best for you.

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    Amelia
    Member #382,846

    Sorry, karyall jane is right, but the 2 months are the “honeymoon phase”. If someone starts playing during this phase, it’s not stress, but a trailer for the real movie.
    We often think that if someone likes movies or games as we do, they are our “soulmate”. In reality, liking thriller movies and shooting in anger are two different things. Coffee and gaming can be shared hobbies, but sharing character is more important.
    These two things are creating a strange pattern together. Distraction means his mind is elsewhere, and shooting means he is running out of patience with you.
    Dear, it’s not overthinking, it’s your gut feeling that is warning you. Stress happens to everyone, but not everyone shoots at their partner. Tell him once, patiently, “I don’t like your way of talking.” If he blames you instead of apologizing, then understand that this is not a red flag; it’s a red carpet.

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