Tessa ReneeThey say real bull riders measure their skill by lasting 8 seconds before getting thrown off. Dating a walking red flag? Same rules apply. The only question is: how long can you hold on before you realize it’s time to bail?
At first, the ride is thrilling. The texts are fast, the chemistry is wild, the adrenaline is pumping. You convince yourself you can handle it—maybe he’s just misunderstood, maybe the “busy schedule” isn’t a red flag, maybe the mixed signals are just his way of flirting. But the longer you hang on, the rougher the ride gets. And just like in a rodeo, the longer you cling, the higher the chance of getting hurt.
Here’s the trick: it’s not about proving how long you can hold on. It’s about recognizing when the ride isn’t worth it. The moment you see the pattern, the mood swings, the inconsistency, the “I’m not ready for a relationship” speech, you don’t get bonus points for lasting longer. You get bruised.
And let’s be real: women are natural fixers. We see a bull, we think, maybe I can tame it. But red flags don’t get fixed with love and patience. They get worse with time. The win isn’t in proving your endurance—it’s in knowing when to jump off and walk away with your dignity intact.
Tessa’s Final Thought:
You don’t earn trophies for surviving red flags. You earn peace by bailing before they break you.
Disclaimer:
This series is for entertainment and empowerment. Red flags aren’t challenges, they’re warnings. Don’t test your luck on a ride that’s built to throw you.
Tessa Renee
