If your partner says this six-word phrase to you, that means

No one wants to hear another important thing.

Dating expert Louanne Ward warned that a simple phrase could be a clear red flag that marks trouble in heaven.

“When some people say, ‘I don’t want to hurt you,’ they really say that they have more feelings for them than they have to you,” she said.

“It means they are not fully invested, they care more about you than they do, and justify future bad behavior.”

She claims that shocking phrases are seen as care and attention and have nothing to do with “keep your feelings.” Instead, Ward explained, “it’s about keeping their inner gui.”

She advises: “If someone warns you, listen carefully and protect your heart.”

“The simple fact is that if someone doesn’t think you are a potential long-term partner and doesn’t have enough feelings for you, they can see that they can hurt you,” Ward said.

She added: “They don’t have to feel indifferent about it because they warn you.”

Instead, when you hear “I don’t want to hurt you,” Ward recommends rethinking the relationship: “Because if you stay in your place, this person will end up hurting you.”

If a breakup does occur, don’t be discouraged on dates. If and when you are ready to re-enter the game, Ward reveals that her three-second hacking becomes more attractive instantly because she says most people “kill their own attraction, not even realizing it.”

She calls it the “pause and hold” method, which involves stopping before speaking, rather than rushing to talk. “Most people will never use it because silence feels uncomfortable,” Ward said.

Ward said rushing into a connection or conversation can be seen as “attraction blockers.” She added that the eye contact was held while pausing “let people lean.”

“Keep eye contact before moving away. Stop before answering the question,” Ward advises. “Let’s breathe for a moment, not rush to fill it.”

This method is successful because it shows confidence and establishes a connection.

“When you learn to have it, it changes the way people see you forever. It’s just a small part of what makes the attraction effortless.”