4 Zodiac Signs Who Spin Red Flags Into Roses

Most of us, when we see red flags in a partner, tend to run – but whether we run toward or away from the relationship depends on a number of factors, including our zodiac signs.

Certain zodiacs spot red flags and, instead of recognizing them for the warning signs they are, picture them as a romantic bouquet of red roses instead. Here are the star signs who ignore red flags, and how astrology explains their tendency to overlook negative qualities in a lover.

Cancer

Cancer is one of the sweetest, kindest zodiac signs – which is exactly why they tend to attract some of the most manipulative and toxic lovers. Cancers are generous and compassionate, which some people take for weakness. They are also very private and mysterious, which can be confused with submission or even stupidity. It’s easy to see why Cancers may attract the wrong partners, by no fault of their own. But they do tend to overlook glaring red flags, allowing unhealthy relationships to go on for much longer than they should. This is because Cancers are so romantic, and they love being in love. They seek comfort and stability in relationships, so they would rather put up with a nightmare partner than go through the nightmare (in their minds) of being single again and finding someone new. This zodiac sign puts their partner’s obvious flaws out of mind, choosing to ignore the red flags so they can stay in the relationship for as long as possible. Cancers must learn that being single or finding someone new isn’t as terrible as they imagine, and it’s worlds better than being stuck in a stagnant or toxic romance. 

Virgo

Virgos notice everything and they are total perfectionists, so it’s hard to imagine them missing or ignoring red flags. The truth is, they don’t – they are extremely aware of their lover’s flaws, it’s just that they think they can “fix” them. And sometimes these flaws aren’t even actual flaws, just characteristics that make them incompatible as a couple. There’s nothing Virgos love more than a project, so they are happy to take on a partner as a “fixer-upper.” They really believe they can change their partner’s shortcomings or whatever they dislike about them. But this almost always backfires – the partner feels constantly scrutinized and criticized, and the relationship stops feeling like an equal partnership and more of a parent-child dynamic. Virgos must learn to either trust their gut and let unsatisfactory partners go early on in the relationship, or find someone whose “flaws” they can tolerate without trying to change them. 

Libra

Libras are so charming and outgoing that they always have a line of potential partners eager to take them on a date. Although this zodiac avoids commitment when single, they also stay in relationships for a long time once they’ve chosen a partner. Libras are optimists and can see the good in everyone, so they tend to have rose-colored glasses when it comes to their partners. They don’t see the flaws in their lovers and they won’t listen when others point them out. As much as they enjoy a little juicy gossip, they don’t like it when anyone speaks poorly of their partner. Although they are people-pleasers who avoid confrontation, they will stand up for their loved ones, and then become even more stubbornly enmeshed in the relationship. Libras need to take the rose-colored lenses off and face reality, no matter how strong their feelings are. When all the signs (and others in their lives) say their partner is wrong for them, they must heed those warnings.

Pisces

Pisceans miss red flags because they create their own version of reality when they’re in love. They are hopeless romantics who yearn for a fairytale romance, and they won’t settle for anything less. Which is why it’s so surprising to see Pisceans often in toxic, messy relationships – they project their idealized version of a partner onto the person they’re dating, then get upset when that person doesn’t live up to their expectations. Pisceans let a lot of red flags go because their imaginations see red roses instead. But when something finally happens to shatter Pisces’ illusions, they will finally leave the relationship. This zodiac needs to slow down and get to know their partners well before committing – instead of dating someone for their potential or who they want them to be, they must find out who they truly are.