If you’ve been dating recently, whether through apps, friends, work, or simply meeting people organically, you’ve probably experienced that feeling of wanting something to work so badly that you overlook the warning signs. Most of us don’t miss red flags because we’re unintelligent. We miss them because we’re hopeful. We want connection, companionship, and the possibility of something real.The problem is that hope can sometimes make us ignore behavior that deserves a closer look.One of the biggest mistakes people make is confusing intense attention with genuine love. Love bombing can feel incredible in the beginning....