The Golden Retriever
Green flag energy: loyal, sunny, always happy to see you.
- Loyal
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
In one sentence
A Golden Retriever is a loyal, upbeat partner whose biggest flag is being so agreeable they forget their own needs.
The deeper read
You're the green flag people brag about to their friends.
You text back, you show up early, and you remember the name of their coworker's dog. Your enthusiasm is contagious and your loyalty is never in question, which is why dating you feels refreshingly free of mind games.
The one beige flag: you say 'yeah, totally!' to plans you secretly hate, and your own wants quietly slide off the agenda.
Practising one small, honest no a week would make you even easier to love. Slow Burners appreciate how patient your sunshine is, and Therapist Friends make sure your needs get airtime too.
In relationships
If you're dating a Golden Retriever, ask what they actually want to do this weekend, then wait for a real answer instead of 'whatever you like'.
- ✦ Shows up consistently
- ✦ Makes people feel welcome
- ✦ Zero mind games
- ↗ Say no sometimes
- ↗ Share your own needs
Common misconceptions
- Golden Retrievers are boring — consistency is not the same as dull.
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