Red flags to watch out for on a sugar date

First dates can be a real stress, right? There are a lot of things at stake and many types of sugar daddy and you wonder if you have chosen the right clothes or if you have chosen the right spoon for the soup.

You've spent a lot of time talking to this person through the sugar dating site and you've made an effort to look your best for the date; so you hope everything goes well.

With so much going on in your head, it's easy to overlook some warning signs that your sugar date might be giving you. Sometimes too many red flags can also mean you're at a point of sugar fatigue. too many appointments and it may be good to take a break.

Whatever the case, we're here to help. What are those warning signs to look out for on a first sugar date?

They are late

Sometimes traffic is bad or an emergency arises. If you don't get notified after five minutes, it's probably not worth your time. One of the sugar daddy characteristics is that they are quite punctual.

When they finally show up and simply don't have a good excuse for their delay, you should keep your guard up and be on the lookout for other behaviors that will set off alarm bells.

They are not who they say they are

🚩 They look nothing like their profile pictures.

🚩 You realize that their profile information and your conversations do not match.

🚩 You find out that what they expect from a sugar relationship is very different from what you want.

Don't be surprised if you didn't realize it before; after all, it's easier to cheat on someone virtually. That's why it's important to meet face-to-face before deciding on any kind of arrangement.

When you meet, you will be better able to evaluate your sugar date based on his or her words and actions. Always trust your instincts when in doubt.

Take note: a sugar relationship that begins with dishonesty and distrust will not have a good ending.

demanding man

They are rude to service personnel

This is a very common warning sign that you should pay attention to, and there is a good reason for it.

It doesn't matter if they treat you like royalty when they don't show the same courtesy or respect to the people around you.

When they are too demanding

Is it reasonable if the restaurant makes a mistake in their order and they ask for a replacement, but if they keep returning the dish for reasons you can't even understand and go so far as to threaten the staff?

That sounds like another big problem. You better get out of there, honey.

They are inconsistent

This is a red flag that could show up even before the first date. If you've been trying to schedule a first date with them but can't seem to decide on a day or place to meet, you may wonder if they're taking you seriously.

This could also be a sign of possible ghosting, so keep an eye out for that.

And during sugar dating, the stories they tell you may seem a little strange. Whether it's because they're making things up or because they're not being completely honest, that's a red flag to watch out for.

They are too aggressive

man shouting

Is it just the first date and they're already getting too pushy?

While some wouldn't mind if things move fast, a first date (sweet or not) still requires some respect, personal space and a little getting to know each other first.

They may not be physically aggressive, but be attentive to how they direct the conversation.

If they give you hints about doing things you're not comfortable with or ask you questions that are too personal for a first date, you may want to avoid planning another date.

They make the appointment look like a job interview.

We understand that a first sugar date is not like a normal first date.

A first sugar date is usually the time when you both learn about each other's wants and needs to establish the terms and conditions of your agreement.

Using the term "agreement" may make it sound formal, but it doesn't mean you should feel like you're being interrogated.

They only talk about themselves

narcissistic man having his picture taken

Has it been 2 hours since you sat in on the appointment and all you've heard is their own voice? You could write a biography about them with the information you have.

And you're starting to think they might be narcissistic? Well, if they not only talk about themselves, but are also critical of other people and things in their life, you're probably right.

That's a big red flag, and we recommend that you don't go near that situation again.

They keep looking at their phones

woman and man on a date and the man looks at the phone

Another red flag to watch out for is when they seem to be on a date with their phone instead of with you.

We understand that sugar daddys/mummys are busy and successful people, so it's natural for their phone to ring from time to time. It's okay to check it from time to time, but constantly looking at your phone without apology is a red flag.

After all, it's the first sugar date and you're anxious to get to know them better. But when you sense there's a third wheel on the date (and yes, I do mean the phone), you might want to take the hint that you're the third wheel and leave them alone.

Identifying red flags can help you avoid problematic relationships. Make sure you know Sugar Baby's 6 tips for applicants for a safer experience

Just so you know, not looking at your phone during a date is simply being polite, whether you're on a sugar date or not.

They are too judicious

As you should already know (I mentioned it in point 2), a sugar relationship is based on honesty and transparency. It is also crucial to have a space free of prejudice where two people can have an honest relationship.

If your sugar date didn't get the memo and is making little comments here and there that don't seem right to you, mark it down and think twice before looking at it again.

They are not on the same wavelength as you

Maybe the chats and phone calls were great, but once you meet in person, you just don't seem to have the same chemistry you expected.

It's unfortunate, but if you feel like you're not a good fit with your date, don't force the situation. Politely tell them that you don't think it's going to work out and wish them the best in their quest for sugar.

Remember to be alert to all these signs!

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