THE DATING AUDIT · @alekscoach1

Red Flag Manual

20 Hidden Signs These Relationships Are Going Nowhere
& 5 Signs Worth Fighting For

A pattern-recognition framework for modern dating. Stop choosing the wrong person — before you're six months in and emotionally attached.

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The Dating Audit · @alekscoach1
Red Flag
Manual
Love-BombingThe intensity that feels like destiny
Future-FakingPromises used to avoid accountability
Hot & ColdWhy the unpredictability is addictive
5 Green FlagsSigns worth fighting for
30-Day AuditInteractive compatibility check

Interactive PDF · Read on any device

You knew, somewhere. Not at first — at first it felt like chemistry, like maybe this was finally the right person. But somewhere around week six or month three, a feeling started that you couldn't name.

Something was off. The warmth came and went. The plans never quite materialized. Your needs kept getting smaller, quieter, easier to ignore.

You told yourself you were overreacting. You googled it. You asked a friend, who said "it's complicated" or "he's just like that" or "give it more time."

The problem wasn't that you couldn't see the signs. The problem was that nobody gave you the language for what you were already feeling.

You were watching the right patterns. You just didn't have a name for them yet. This guide gives you the names — and the framework to use them before you're too attached to see straight.


The Real Cost of Choosing Wrong

$30–50K
average cost of a failed long-term relationship (therapy, time, relocation)
18 mo
average time people stay in a relationship after seeing the first warning signs
Week 2
when most red flag patterns first appear — if you know what to look for

This guide costs $14.99. The alternative costs months.


Is This for You?

For you if
  • You keep choosing people who look right but feel wrong
  • You're early in something new and want clear eyes going in
  • You've been here before — this time you want to see it earlier
  • You're on dating apps and experiencing dating burnout
  • You want a framework, not a feeling
Not for you if
  • You want confirmation it's over, not clarity
  • Your relationship involves abuse or safety concerns
  • You're looking for someone to blame
⚠ Safety note

If you are in a relationship where you feel afraid or controlled, this guide is not a substitute for professional support. National DV Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233 · thehotline.org


What's Inside

Part I · 20 Red Flags
The Pattern Recognition Framework

20 behavioral patterns that predict a relationship going nowhere. Each one: a real story, a named signal, and a self-check question. You read it once for clarity — and return to it whenever you need to see straight.

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Love-Bombing in the First 3 Weeks
The intensity that feels like destiny — and why it isn't
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They Only Text After 11 PM
How to spot a situationship before you get attached
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Narcissistic Behavior in the First 3 Dates
4 specific signs to watch for — without needing a diagnosis
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Future-Faking
Promises about "later" used to avoid accountability now
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Hot and Cold Behavior
Why the unpredictability feels like passion — and what it actually is
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They Treat the Waiter Poorly
The oldest dating test — and why it still works every time
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14 more patterns inside the guide
Part II · 5 Green Flags
Signs Worth Fighting For

Because the goal isn't just to avoid the wrong people. It's to recognize the right ones when they show up. These 5 qualities are rarer than they should be — and predict a relationship that actually grows.

Part III · Interactive Audit
The First Month Audit

A 30-day compatibility check you can run right now. Week 1: Attention Audit. Week 2: Boundary Test. Week 3: Consistency Check. Week 4: Integration Question. Each week surfaces a different layer of what's really there.

Bonus Tool
The Compatibility Vibe Check

A 10-point quick-scan table for early dating. Visual, honest, fast. 8+ checkmarks = strong early signal. Under 5 = look closer before you're further in.


Before and After the Manual

Before
  • "He's just busy." (Again.)
  • Googling "is this normal" at midnight
  • Making excuses for behavior you wouldn't accept in a friend
  • Waiting for month 4 to trust what you felt in week 2
  • "I knew something was off, I just couldn't name it."
After
  • You have a name for what you were feeling
  • You set a small boundary on date 2 and watched what happened
  • You can tell the difference between chemistry and chemistry-as-control
  • You went in with clear eyes — and felt it
  • "I didn't need 6 months this time. I saw it in 6 days."

"Chemistry tells you how someone makes you feel today. Compatibility tells you who you'll be in five years."

— Red Flag Manual, Introduction


The One Question That Changes Everything

After all the flags and all the checklists, there is one question that matters more than any of them:

"Who am I becoming in this relationship?"

Not: do I love them. Not: are they a good person. Not: will this work out.

Are you more yourself around them — or less? Are you growing, or are you managing? That single question, asked honestly, is worth more than any list of signs.

The Red Flag Manual gives you the tools to ask it early — before the answer costs you a year.


Quick Questions

Is this for men or women?
For everyone. The patterns described in this guide — love-bombing, future-faking, hot and cold behavior, emotional dismissal — show up in relationships regardless of gender. The stories use different names and situations, but the signals are universal.
How do I get the guide after purchasing?
Instantly. After payment, you'll receive a download link directly to your email. The guide is a PDF — open it on your phone, tablet, laptop, or print it. No app required, no subscriptions.
What if I'm already 6 months in?
It's never too late to audit your reality. Many people read this guide mid-relationship and find that naming what they've been feeling — finally having the language for it — is the most useful thing they've done in months. The First Month Audit works at any stage. The patterns don't have an expiration date.
Is this therapy or professional advice?
No — and it doesn't try to be. This is a pattern-recognition framework built from research and real stories. It gives you language and tools, not diagnoses. If your situation involves abuse, control, or safety concerns, please seek support from a qualified professional. Resources are included inside the guide.

500+

people who decided to stop guessing and start seeing clearly

★★★★★

"I wish I had this two relationships ago. I kept seeing things that felt off but couldn't name them. This guide gave me the language — and the confidence to trust what I was already noticing."

— Sarah M., verified buyer
★★★★★

"The First Month Audit alone is worth it. I ran it on someone I'd been seeing for 3 weeks and the clarity was immediate. Saved me months."

— Jamie R., verified buyer
★★★★★

"I bought this skeptical of 'red flag content.' This is different — it's balanced, honest, and the green flag section made me realize what I actually want to look for, not just avoid."

— Priya K., verified buyer

You Already Know Something Feels Off

That instinct is information. This guide gives it a name — and a framework to act on it before you're six months in and too attached to see straight.

Instant PDF · Interactive checklists · Delivered immediately

ALREADY IN A RELATIONSHIP?

The Red Flag Manual is the diagnosis. The Long Game is the treatment — a 30-day system for couples who want to go from "basically roommates" back to real partners.

See The Long Game →