Psychologist Tracy Dalgleish, a specialist in relationship issues, reveals six phrases that should alert you if they are uttered by your partner.<\/p>\n
Is it healthy to regularly talk about your ex(es), whether positively or negatively, with your new partner? Not really, according to psychologist Tracy Dalgleish. In a CNBC article published on October 3, 2025, this relationship expert reveals six phrases that should raise red flags if you hear them from your partner (unlike these phrases). \u201cIf he or she constantly talks about their ex in a purely negative way, he or she is likely to repeat the same toxic patterns with you,\u201d warns the therapist.<\/p>\n
1- \u201cIt\u2019s his fault the relationship ended.\u201d
\nAccording to Tracy Dalgleish, this statement reveals a lack of responsibility. \u201cMost relationships are always balanced. Both partners contribute to the good as well as the bad. A partner who clings to guilt may have difficulty questioning themselves and remain trapped in their old patterns,\u201d explains the psychologist.<\/p>\n
2- \u201cThat\u2019s not how my ex would have done it.\u201d
\nIf your partner idealizes one of their exes, it\u2019s a pretty bad sign. \u201cIt suggests they\u2019re still attached to the past (and to that person), which makes building a new relationship difficult. Healthy thinking involves seeing the good as well as the bad, and then moving on,\u201d explains the expert.<\/p>\n
3. \u201cI\u2019ll see what my ex thinks.\u201d
\nIf your partner is still in constant contact with their ex and needs their opinion on everyday matters, it could indicate lingering feelings. \u201cWhile some friendships with exes can be healthy, it\u2019s essential to set clear boundaries when building a new relationship. Without them, it\u2019s difficult to prioritize a future together,\u201d warns Tracy Dalgleish.<\/p>\n
Be careful not to constantly blame ex-partners!
\n4- \u201cAll my exes were narcissistic.\u201d
\nBy saying things like this, your partner may be tempted to blame their exes rather than examine their own behavior. \u201cRejecting someone they once loved also shows a lack of respect. If they act this way with someone else, they will probably do the same to you,\u201d explains the psychologist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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