I can be hard to differentiate between finding the good in someone and ignoring red flags. Since that's one of the things I truly suck at, I am opting for staying single. I will never settle again.

Yup hard time

Sometimes it’s a hard lesson to learn, but on the other hand it’s better to have a trusting nature in people, which sometimes may mean being let down, rather than having a mistrusting nature where you are suspicious of everyone which leads you to never taking a chance with anyone.

Of course. We probably all have. Live and learn, your instincts will sharpen

It's the price we pay for giving people the benefit of the doubt. And... well, for giving a shit about people. Sigh.

. . . right -- "Sugar coating leads to truth decay" Swami Beyondananda