142. Are You Ignoring the Red Flags Because They're Nice?

About this episode

In this episode, Leanne Hutchinson discusses the pitfalls of overlooking red flags in dating due to the allure of a partner's niceness, especially after a difficult breakup.

When you step back into the dating world, especially after a difficult relationship or breakup, it can be easy to latch onto one thing, they’re nice . They’re kind. They’re not toxic. They treat you better than your ex. And suddenly, that feels like enough to convince yourself they must be “the one.” But is being nice actually enough? In this episode, I unpack why “nice” can feel so compelling when you’re healing, why it often leads you to overlook red flags or misalignment, and how fear of starting over can keep you trying to make something work that doesn’t truly fit. If you’ve ever stayed because someone was “nice,” even when something felt off, this episode is for you. 👉🏻Explore Ways to Create Your Best Single Parent Life NEW COPARENTING PLAYBOOK (The Ultimate Guide to Texting Your Ex) Free 30 Min Intro Chat Ongoing 1:1 Coaching Clarity Support Session Join The Facebook Community .................................................................................................................................................. 👉🏻Resources: The Complete Single Parent Reset Session SHOP: The Single Parents Guide to Dating SHOP: The Single Parents Guide to Single Parenting…

People in this episode

Host: Leanne Hutchinson

Topics covered

• dating
• relationships
• red flags
• self-awareness
• healing
• single parenting

Keywords

• dating
• red flags
• relationships
• self-care
• single parenting
• healing
• toxic relationships

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