Dating in today’s world is a minefield, ladies. Between government overreach and guys who think “taxation is theft” is a personality trait, you’ve got to stay sharp. Here are 10 red flags to watch for when navigating the dating scene, brought to you by Libertas—because your freedom to choose a good partner matters.

He insists on splitting the bill… but only because he’s broke.He’ll lecture you about fiscal responsibility while conveniently “forgetting” his wallet. If his idea of a date is bartering homegrown kale for coffee, run. Self-reliance is sexy; mooching is not.

His Tinder bio says, “I’m an entrepreneur,” but he lives in his mom’s basement.Ambition is great, but if his “startup” is a Reddit thread about crypto scams, he’s not the rugged individualist he claims to be. Check for actual results, not just manifestos.

He owns more collectivist manifestos than guns.A man’s library should lean toward Locke and Hayek, not Marx and Mao. If he’s got more red flags on his bookshelf than in his dating profile, you’re in for a lecture, not a romance.

He asks if you’ve read the Constitution… on the first date.Loving liberty is a green flag, but if he’s quizzing you on the Tenth Amendment over appetizers, he’s more interested in debating than dating. Bonus points if he calls the waiter “comrade.”

His idea of a romantic getaway is an off-grid bunker.Preparedness is hot, but if his “weekend escape” involves a fallout shelter and 47 cans of Spam, you might be signing up for a militia, not a relationship.

He brags about never paying taxes… but still uses public roads.Hypocrisy alert! If he’s dodging the IRS while cruising on taxpayer-funded highways, he’s not a rebel—he’s a freeloader. True libertarians walk the talk (or at least bike).

He says, “I don’t believe in labels,” but owns 12 anarchist flags.A guy who rejects societal norms but flies every variant of the Gadsden flag might be more committed to his Etsy cart than to you. Check his priorities.

His dating profile lists “Ayn Rand” as his emergency contact.Admiring Rand’s philosophy is fine, but if he’s praying to Atlas Shrugged for relationship advice, he’s probably not ready for a partnership that isn’t a 600-page monologue.

He insists on paying in Bitcoin… at Applebee’s.Crypto enthusiasm is cool, but if he’s trying to tip the server with Dogecoin while she’s just trying to clear the table, he’s living in a fantasy world. Practicality matters.

He calls himself a “sovereign citizen” but asks you to co-sign his lease.   Nothing screams “I’m independent” like begging for your credit score to secure his apartment. If he’s dodging the state but clinging to your financial stability, swipe left.

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Stay vigilant, ladies. The right partner respects your liberty and brings something to the table—preferably not just a pocket Constitution. Keep your standards high and your BS detector higher.
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