45+ Things People Brag About That Are Huge Red Flags

This article appeared in sneakertoast.com and has been published here with permission.

Bragging itself is always kind of a flag. That being said, some brags are sort of light-pinkish flags while other brags are flaming red flags! Oftentimes, people brag about things that they should actually be trying to hide. Other times, one can forget that actions speak louder than words. See the most common things people brag about that are actually huge red flags…

”I’ll Do it to You Too”

These people should really be thanked because they're straight-up warning others of what's going to happen. If someone lies to and manipulates, other people then you can assume they'll do the same to you.

This person may want you to think that you'll be the exception but that's just another manipulation. Even if you were somehow immune, do you really want to be friends with a person who's cruel to others? As the saying goes, 'When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.'

”I Endanger Myself and Others”

No one should drive while under any influence - ever. However, people who brag about this obviously drive under the influence often enough to know that they're good at it! This is the type of activity that no one should know their skill level in!

Even if this person does drive well under those circumstances, they still shouldn't take the risk. Although, chances are that they just think they can drive well after a few drinks and they're actually a terrible driver.

”My Partner’s Possessive”

Believe it or not, having an overprotective and possessive partner isn't a good thing! It doesn't mean that they love you so much, they just need you all to themselves. It means that they're controlling and manipulative, and probably have trust issues.

It's something that couples go to counseling for - it's certainly not something to brag about! Truly healthy relationships give both partners room to breathe and are built on trust, rather than being treated like someone's property.

”I’m Trying to Sound Important”

Here's what you say to a person like the one described in this post - "If you could've helped, why didn't you?" More often than not, when the Better Deal Guy is put on the spot, they're unable to secure that great deal they love talking about.

They'll come up with an excuse but we all know that the deal never existed in the first place. Even if you can do better, who cares? Why ruin someone else's joy with their new purchase? Don't be the Better Deal Guy.