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How Soon Is ‘Too Soon’? The Dangers of Falling in Love Too Quickly.

“While not always a red flag, it is something to look at, especially if there is an established pattern of falling in love quickly.”

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We all have that one friend who seems to fall in love every other week, claiming to have found “the one” every time they go on a first date. For a while, I was this person, until I became so jaded that I required a six-month-long slow burn to even admit I had feelings for someone new.

While at times endearing, the behavioral pattern of falling in love quickly can be quite concerning and even detrimental. Without giving yourself the proper time to get to know someone, you set yourself and the other person up for failure.

Wondering whether falling in love quickly is a red flag? In this article, I speak with a psychologist about the potential downfalls of and reasons for falling in love too soon.

Is Falling in Love Quickly a Red Flag?

When someone falls in love quickly, they often overlook potential incompatibilities and fill in any blanks with their imagination. Rather than allowing themselves to fully get to know the person, they become invested off the bat, whether due to........

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