7 Under-the-Radar Signs of Disrespect That Could Mean Bad News for Your Relationship

1. Expecting to be put first, no matter what

According to Melamed, if your partner becomes irritated with you for not being always available to them, you may be in danger. This may be one of the more subtle indicators of disrespect in a relationship, but you may be in dangerous terrain. She says that it could also indicate that your partner considers their time more valuable than yours—because they may not be fully considering other elements of your life, such as family commitments, work responsibilities, or self-care needs.