A personality trait that consistently raises a red flag

A personality trait that consistently raises a red flag for me is when someone is overly sweet or excessively kind right from the start.

Some might call me cynical or grumpy, but life has taught me a valuable lesson: nobody does anything for you without expecting something in return, whether it’s attention, favors, or some form of leverage later on. It’s not that kindness itself is suspicious, but when it feels too good to be true or seems over the top, my guard goes up.

Authentic relationships are built on balance and genuine connection, not flattery and grand gestures with strings attached. It’s a reminder to trust actions over words and to be cautious of those whose kindness seems to have hidden motives.