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First date red flags and green flags
Nimbus : A first date is a one-act opera. Every stolen fry is a scene.
The first date is the big test. Here are the situations that spark debate, from our “Red flag or Green flag?” game. You be the judge: swipe left 🚩 or right 💚 in your head, then read the verdict.
🚩 The red flags (18)
- 🎙️ Your date talks about their ex for the entire meal. Dessert included. 🚩 Red flag · Table for three, apparently.
- 📱 They answer texts while you tell your funniest story. 🚩 Red flag · Your best story deserved eye contact, not a notification.
- ⏰ Your date shows up 40 minutes late, no text, holding a coffee. Just one. 🚩 Red flag · At least the coffee was on time.
- 🍽️ Your date is rude to the waiter, then smiles at you like nothing happened. 🚩 Red flag · How they treat the waiter is the trailer for the movie.
- 🎬 Your date mocks your favorite show… without ever watching it. 🚩 Red flag · Reviewing without watching. Bold strategy.
- 👻 After three great dates, they vanish without a word. 🚩 Red flag · Ghost detected. Leave the light on for someone better.
- 🙄 Your date spends the night saying all their exes were “crazy.” 🚩 Red flag · The common denominator is sitting right in front of you.
- 🔑 First date and they already want your Instagram password, “for trust.” 🚩 Red flag · Trust isn’t a login.
- ✋ Your date insists on walking you home after you’ve said no twice. 🚩 Red flag · No is a complete sentence.
- 🗨️ Your date interrupts to finish your sentences… wrong. 🚩 Red flag · Your sentences had endings. Better ones.
- 🚗 Your date drives while ranting at every other driver. 🚩 Red flag · Steering wheels reveal everything. Even made-up swear words.
- 👶 Your date asks how many kids you want before the starters arrive. 🚩 Red flag · Can we finish the bread before planning a family?
- 🥤 You turn down a second drink; your date keeps pushing. 🚩 Red flag · Your glass, your rules.
- 🔍 The day after your first date, they like a photo of you from 2014. 🚩 Red flag · Expert-level digital archaeology.
- 🪞 Your date spends dinner checking themselves out in the window behind you. 🚩 Red flag · You were competing with a reflection. And losing.
- 🐈 Your date replies “lol” to everything. Even “my cat is sick.” 🚩 Red flag · “lol” has limits. So does the cat.
- 🧳 Third date and they’re already talking about “our vacation next year.” 🚩 Red flag · Their heart’s GPS is speeding.
- 🙈 Your date says you’d look better if you smiled more. 🚩 Red flag · Your face doesn’t come with settings.
💚 The green flags (17)
- ☔ It’s pouring: your date shares their umbrella and gets one shoulder soaked. 💚 Green flag · One wet shoulder, many bonus points.
- 🐶 Your date asks permission before petting a dog. From the owner AND the dog. 💚 Green flag · Consent culture, canine edition.
- 👂 They ask you questions and actually listen to the answers. 💚 Green flag · A rare species. Handle with care.
- 🏠 After the date, they text: “Let me know when you’re home.” 💚 Green flag · Tiny text, big warm fuzzy.
- 🌱 Your date says upfront: “I’m not looking for anything serious right now.” 💚 Green flag · Clear and honest. Saves you months.
- 🥜 Your date asks about allergies before booking the restaurant. 💚 Green flag · Your immune system approves.
- 😂 Your date laughs at your terrible jokes. Even the penguin one. 💚 Green flag · Your sense of humor finally has a fan.
- 🧠 They remember a tiny detail you mentioned two weeks ago. 💚 Green flag · That memory should be illegal. In a good way.
- 📵 Your date puts their phone face down and forgets it exists. 💚 Green flag · Full attention: the ultimate luxury.
- 🪴 Your date gives you a cutting from their plant instead of a bouquet. 💚 Green flag · A gift that grows. Very symbolic.
- 🔋 You mention you’re tired: your date offers to call it early, zero drama. 💚 Green flag · Respecting your battery level: elite behavior.
- 😅 Your date admits to being nervous and laughs about it with you. 💚 Green flag · Shared nerves: instant team.
- 🍦 Your date suggests a walk and ice cream instead of a stuffy dinner. 💚 Green flag · Simple, sweet, effective.
- 🗓️ They suggest an actual day to meet again instead of a vague “let’s hang sometime.” 💚 Green flag · Clear calendar, clear intentions.
- 🌻 Your date tells you, simply, what they enjoyed about the evening. 💚 Green flag · One honest compliment beats ten heart emojis.
- 🛼 You suggest something they’ve never tried. Reply: “Ooh, show me!” 💚 Green flag · Curiosity: the best accessory.
- 🤝 No spark: they tell you kindly instead of disappearing. 💚 Green flag · A polite goodbye is an underrated gift.
⚖️ The debatable ones (10)
- 🍟 On a first date, they steal your fries without asking. ⚖️ Up for debate · Bold. The fry tribunal is still deliberating.
- 🧮 When the bill comes, they pull out a calculator to split it to the cent. ⚖️ Up for debate · Accountant-level precision, spreadsheet-level romance.
- 📸 Before eating, your date photographs every plate from three angles. ⚖️ Up for debate · The food got cold, but the feed looks amazing.
- 🗒️ Your date planned the whole evening minute by minute, in a spreadsheet. ⚖️ Up for debate · Romantic or project manager? Your call.
- 🎲 Second date: they suggest board games. Very competitive ones. ⚖️ Up for debate · You learn everything about someone through Monopoly.
- 🍝 Your date orders exactly what you ordered, “to taste what you like.” ⚖️ Up for debate · Cute mirroring or zero inspiration? Mystery.
- 🐢 Your date takes three days to reply, but sends ten-line messages. ⚖️ Up for debate · A pen pal with 5G.
- 🎧 In the car, your date plays “their” playlist and explains every single song. ⚖️ Up for debate · Private concert, director’s commentary included.
- 🥾 For a first date, they suggest an 18 km hike. ⚖️ Up for debate · It’s either love or blisters.
- 🍵 Your date knows the tea menu by heart and recites it, origins included. ⚖️ Up for debate · Passion or lecture? The jury is still steeping.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a red flag?
A little warning sign in someone’s behaviour. A green flag is the opposite: a reassuring sign. Here, we laugh about it, without judging anyone.
Who decides the verdict?
Our mascots give their take, but yours counts just as much. Some situations stay “up for debate”: that’s the whole point of playing with someone.