People often talk about red flags in the world of dating and relationships. These are signs that you and your partner are not compatible, or toxic behaviors and personality traits that you want to avoid. But theres also such a thing as pink flags.

Pink flags are those things that you notice, that nag at you, said Tracy Ross , a licensed clinical social worker specializing in couples and family therapy. Maybe the first or second time you push them away, but after a few times, you begin to pay attention and ask yourself, Is this a flag that could be a deal breaker, or am I imagining it or overreacting, or is this something that can be addressed?

Pink flags tend to more subtle and less serious, but they can still pose some risk to a relationship.

I think its important to be mindful of pink flags, or points of anxiety in your relationship, but use them as opportunities to grow together and individually, said Alysha Jeney , a therapist and owner of Modern Love Counseling in Denver. Dont ever dismiss your intuition, but also try to sit with it to be sure you arent making assumptions or projecting onto your partner.

Although pink flags can vary from person to person and relationship to relationship, some occur more frequently than others. Below, Jeney, Ross and other relationship experts break down 10 examples.

Youve never had an argument.

If youve never argued before or dont argue really ever, this can be a pink flag, because oftentimes it can be an indicator of both parties not being authentic enough in the relationship, and/or willing to be vulnerable enough to truly grow within the relationship, Jeney said.

She emphasized that arguing is not always a bad thing, and that couples need to learn how to deal with conflict effectively in order to have a successful relationship.

Its a pink flag when difficult or uncomfortable conversations are avoided, Ross noted. At first it seems like you are just having a good time, and then you notice you check yourself before bringing up something that could be tense or create controversy.

Instead of avoiding problems and letting them fester, try addressing them head-on and learning to communicate through difficult situations together. Otherwise, this pink flag may turn into a red flag.

You show affection in different ways.

A potential pink flag might include a difference in how you express affection and want to receive it, said Rachel Needle , a licensed psychologist and the co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes . If you are someone who really enjoys physical touch like holding hands, kissing, and embracing often, and your partner does not, this might be OK for you in the beginning while you have all these other exciting and intense emotions, but not feel as good as time goes on and your needs remain unmet.

It can be helpful to learn and talk about your respective love languages to understand the best ways to show each other affection. This might also be an opportunity to discuss expectations when it comes to communication.

Damona Hoffman, an OkCupid dating coach and host of The Dates & Mates Podcast , noted that many people want to communicate with their partner throughout the day.

One of the most common topics I get questions about on Dates & Mates is texting, she said. For some people, daily texting is an imposition; for others, its a red flag if they dont hear from their partner every day. That leaves us in pink flag territory where we might read it to be a sign of a relationship roadblock, when our partner simply has a different way of communicating or comfort level with constant connection.

You sense that theyre hiding something.

Not sharing about what came before you, or who is in their life, might be a pink flag, Ross said.

Sure, its natural to want to know all about your partners life and experiences, and learning this takes time. But perhaps you feel like theyre intentionally keeping information from you.

If you sense your partner is hiding something from you, this can be a pink flag that needs some special reflection to help you identify whether or not you are being a bit too cautious from a past experience, or if you have valid reasons to explore further, Jeney said. Your intuition is important, but sometimes it can be misguided if you arent sure where it is coming from.

She recommended taking a moment to journal and ask yourself if you remember having similar feelings in a past relationship, and if you might be projecting that experience onto this one.

If you arent sure, then simply talk to your partner about your anxiety without being accusatory, she advised. Maybe its just that you have a need or boundary that isnt being addressed. Maybe they have a need or boundary that isnt being addressed. Talking to each other can clear all this up, and if it doesnt, this may turn into a full-blown red flag.