You just met someone new. On the surface, they seem perfect, charming, attractive, and fun to be around. But something doesn’t feel quite right. Your gut is quietly sending you red flags, even if you can’t explain why.
Don’t ignore those instincts. Over the years, I’ve noticed the universe has a way of letting us know when someone simply isn’t meant for us. The signals may come through feelings, physical reactions, or even strange synchronicities that keep showing up. Here are some of the most common signs to pay attention to when someone isn’t right for you.
You Have A Gut Feeling Something Is Off
Intuition is like an inner compass. It picks up on subtle cues your conscious mind might miss. If you feel unsettled around someone and can’t explain why, trust that feeling. Even if it doesn’t make sense yet, your intuition is rarely wrong. Your gut is speaking a language of its own, and even when you don’t understand every word, it’s still guiding you in the right direction.
You Experience Unexplainable Negativity Around Them
Some people leave you feeling light and energized, while others seem to drain you. If you always feel tense, depleted, or on edge in this person’s presence, take it seriously. Maybe you even start second-guessing yourself, questioning your words or actions in ways you normally wouldn’t. If being with someone chips away at your self-confidence or makes you feel like you have to walk on eggshells, that’s a big red flag.
You Feel Tired Around Them
Energy doesn’t lie. If you constantly yawn, feel drowsy, or lose motivation whenever they’re near, your body may be picking up on something your mind hasn’t yet processed. This kind of fatigue is your spirit’s way of saying the connection isn’t uplifting.
You Keep Seeing 666 When Thinking of Them
Angel numbers often carry important messages, and 666 is one of the clearest warning signs. If this number keeps appearing when you’re thinking of someone, it may suggest the connection could bring chaos, conflict, or drain your energy instead of uplifting you.
Don’t be misled by the surface meaning. In numerology, the number 6 is linked to love and care, but 666 reduces to 18, which further reduces to 9 — the number of closure and endings. Taken together, this pattern can be the universe’s way of asking you to step back or even let the relationship go.
They Bring Out the Worst in You
The best relationships help us grow into better versions of ourselves. The unhealthy ones amplify insecurities, fears, or anger. If you notice you act in ways you don’t like when you’re with this person, that’s your intuition waving a big red flag. Maybe they make you more irritable, jealous, or defensive than usual. If their presence feeds the parts of you you’d rather outgrow, it’s time to step back.
Things Break Down or Fall
Objects breaking, clocks stopping, electronics glitching — yes, it may seem like a coincidence, but repeated mishaps can be the universe’s way of showing you that the connection carries unstable energy. Think of it as the environment reflecting the tension you can’t quite name yet.
Negative Patterns Keep Repeating
Arguments, disrespect, miscommunication — if unpleasant experiences pile up quickly, that’s a sign of incompatibility. Relationships shouldn’t feel like constant battles. If you keep finding yourself in the same cycle of hurt feelings and frustration, that’s the universe showing you this isn’t a good match.
You Experience Physical Pain or Illness
Sometimes your body reacts before your mind does. Stomach aches, headaches, acne, burning face, or unexplained pains that flare up around this person may be your body’s way of saying, “Pay attention because this isn’t good for you.” Your physical state is deeply connected to your energy field, and if someone’s presence makes you feel worse instead of better, that’s not something to ignore.
People Around You Notice Something
Friends and family often see what we can’t. If the people closest to you seem unsettled, confused, or even a little worried when this person is around, listen to their perspective. They might be picking up on warning signs that you’re too close to notice. Even subtle comments like “I’m not sure about them” or “they seem off” are worth paying attention to.
Animals React Badly
Animals are highly intuitive. If your normally sweet dog growls or your cat hides every time this person visits, don’t dismiss it. Pets often sense energy shifts we overlook. Birds, too, may avoid singing or showing up when a certain person is near. Animals don’t fake reactions — their instincts are pure, and if they don’t like someone, it might be for a reason.
Perfect Timing Never Happens
Do plans with them constantly fall apart? Cars break down, someone gets sick, or schedules never line up. When timing always seems to block the connection, it might be the universe nudging you away. Relationships that are meant to flow usually don’t feel like one obstacle after another.
Electronics Act Up
Phones freezing, texts not sending, radios cutting out — if technology consistently malfunctions when you’re around this person, consider it another subtle warning sign. Energy affects everything, and sometimes the universe uses even little tech glitches to get your attention.
Nightmares About Them
Dreams are powerful messengers. If you keep having unsettling dreams involving this person — or symbols tied to them, like their car or hair color — your subconscious is trying to alert you. Nightmares connected to someone aren’t random; they’re your intuition breaking through when your conscious mind is at rest.
Crows or Black Birds Appear Frequently
Crows and ravens are seen as messengers and omens. If they start appearing more often when you’re with or thinking about someone, the universe might be sending you a sign to step back. These birds are wise symbols, and their presence can point to hidden truths or warnings you need to notice.
Nose Itching
If you notice your nose constantly itching around a certain person, it might be a sign from the universe to keep your distance. The idea is that your body could be picking up on their negative energy at a subconscious level. In this sense, the itching acts as your intuition’s way of nudging you to be cautious and pay closer attention to how that person makes you feel.
Negative Symbols Show Up
From reversed crosses to repeated sightings of black cats or dead animals, symbols hold meaning. If dark or unsettling imagery keeps showing up in connection with this person, trust that message. Your subconscious notices what your mind overlooks, and the universe uses symbols to steer you in the right direction.
Choose Peace Over Chaos
The universe almost never shouts, but it does whisper…through your intuition, through patterns, and through signs that repeat until you finally listen.
If any of these red flags sound familiar, don’t brush them off. That person may have entered your life to teach you something, but that doesn’t mean they’re meant to stay. Trust yourself, trust the signals, and don’t force a connection that feels heavy.
When you release what isn’t right for you, you make room for the right person to enter, someone who lifts you up, not drags you down.
