In a recent interview, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan opened up about his failed marriage with Aesha Mukherjee where he stressed how important it is to identify ‘red flags’ in any relationship. Shikhar said, “So, when I fell in love, I couldn’t see the red flags. But today, if I fall in love, I will be able to see those red flags. So, if I see those red flags, I will walk out. If not, I will carry on.”

Red flags are signs of negative and toxic behaviour in a relationship that can be a big deal breaker. These signs can suggest why the relationship might be nearing its end soon. When there are slight signs of toxicity in hand, it is very necessary to identify red flags in the relationship. Here are 5 ways of identifying hidden red flags in a relationship.