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Nia: Welcome to your personalized BeFreed episode, where we distill the world's best research, talks, and expert insights into conversations you can actually use. I'm Nia, and today we're diving into a topic that affects literally everyone who dates.
Jackson: I'm Jackson, and I'm excited to explore this with you! We're tackling "Red Flags Everyone Should Know" based on insights from top dating coaches and relationship scientists. Because let's be honest-choosing who you spend your time with might be the single most important decision for your wellbeing.
Nia: Absolutely! And what's fascinating is how the Harvard Study of Adult Development-the longest-running study on happiness-found that relationships are the biggest predictor of wellbeing. So spotting red flags early isn't just about avoiding bad dates-it's about protecting your life quality!