Relationship expert shares three 'red flag' phrases you should think about leaving your partner if you hear

In the day and age of online dating and apps that have made it easier than ever to do so, the subject of 'red flags' when it comes to meeting someone is the hottest of topics.

Trust social media to blow certain ideas and dating trends out of proportion, from 'throning' to 'micro-cheating', it seems like new terms are popping up, left, right and centre.

Well, it turns out that there's a lot more to pay attention to, as relationship expert Anna Williamson has advised singletons to look out for three 'red flag' phrases when trying to build a connection with someone.

If you do hear any of these, Williamson advises to 'do yourself a favour and run'.

Convincing you that you're 'too good' for them

If they tell you: "You're just too good for me right now," the expert explained in a TikTok video that this is a 'nice and subtle way' of letting you know that they will hurt you.

Williamson - who is one of the dating agents on E4's Celebs Go Dating - said: "When somebody has a person that they think is too good for them, they are not just gonna let them go.

"So if somebody is saying that to you as an excuse to not get in a relationship then that is complete rubbish."

She added that if you hear these words, then say: "'Thank you very much but right now this is not good enough for me. I'm off to go and find somebody that knows how completely fabulous I am'."

The relationship expert explained what they might mean behind their toxic reasoning (TikTok/@annawilliamson_official)

If they say they're 'not looking for something serious'

Think of this as an out for them, as the expert urged viewers not to take this as 'an invitation or challenge' to 'prove' that you're enough.

"They are telling you that if you stay with them, then they are gonna hurt you," Williamson revealed.

She added: "If someone is being that incredibly honest and up front to tell you that it doesn't matter how perfect you might be right now, they are not in that headspace and is only gonna hurt you."

Williamson then said that if you still choose to pursue them, then you need to ask yourself: "Why am I chasing somebody that has told me they are emotionally unavailable right now?"

She explained that it could be due to childhood trauma, or a toxic previous relationship that taught you to work for someone's love.

Calling all their exes 'crazy'

This is never a good sign, as Williamson claimed this highlights that they are showing no accountability or respect to their past relationships.

She went on: "It takes two people in a relationship, so always remember that.

"Also, if all of their exes were crazy, well, what does that say about them?

"What were they doing in that relationship for them to be eliciting that kind of behaviour, if indeed they even were?"

Highlighting that you don't want to be their next 'crazy ex', hearing this sweeping statement should be enough for you to jump ship before it inevitably gets worse.