5 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Dating A Golden Retriever Boyfriend
Have You Heard The Term Golden Retriever Boyfriend?
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The following column is the opinion and analysis of the writer.
A golden retriever boyfriend is a guy you’re in a relationship with who often acts like a golden retriever, meaning they’re usually very loyal, upbeat, cuddly, and easygoing. Not only that, but they’re guys who are extremely passionate about their female partners.This term started circulating on social media as women developed the term to describe this kind of guy. Many women boast about having a golden retriever boyfriend on social media, and their partners receive praise from strangers.
Here Are 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For With A Golden Retriever Boyfriend
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While that sounds lovely and practically perfect, having a golden retriever boyfriend isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Yes, we all love a good golden retriever, but when a person has that personality type, they do also come with a few red flags.
If you’ve found yourself in a relationship with a guy you’d describe as a golden retriever boyfriend, here are some red flags to look out for and work on so that the good qualities of his personality don’t get outweighed by the bad.
They Look To You To Take Care Of Their Problems
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Sometimes, when we have a super sweet partner and love that about them, we want to start doing things for them.
It’s almost like coddling, and if you don’t catch yourself soon enough, you could suddenly be taking care of a bunch of problems your boyfriend should be dealing with himself. Avoid taking on burdens from your partner and let them deal with the problems they’re in control of.
They Begin Expecting Constant Praise
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Like an actual golden retriever, a golden retriever boyfriend may start expecting praise from you for doing basic things. Many golden retriever boyfriends online are getting widely praised for displaying small acts of kindness like making their girlfriends breakfast or picking them up from somewhere.
While yes, it’s great to let your boyfriend know when he’s a good boyfriend, you shouldn’t have to tell him constantly in fear of him getting upset over not hearing it enough.
They Have A Hard Time Accepting Criticism
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When you take time to calmly tell your boyfriend you’re upset about something they’ve done, and they get super confused or dramatic, that’s a red flag.
Like a golden retriever being told they’re a “bad dog,” these kinds of boyfriends can sometimes take your comments the wrong way and sometimes make you feel bad for expressing your feelings.
You Can’t Have A Moment Alone
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You know how dogs and golden retrievers are known as ‘man’s best friend’ for their unwavering loyalty and the way they constantly want to be near you? While that’s great for a human and dog relationship, it’s not great for a human partnership.
Some golden retriever boyfriends can be a little too clingy to the point where you can hardly have a moment to yourself. When we don’t have those solo moments, we can easily get stressed out and overwhelmed, so be sure to assert yourself and claim your space.
Again, being or having a golden retriever boyfriend is really great for the most part, and we all deserve partners who always see the best in us and want to take care of us. Like any relationship, just be mindful of red flags and do what you can to address them instead of ignoring them.
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