Warnings in new relationships often come with mixed intentions — sometimes protective, sometimes presumptive. Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan once revealed that when she and Saif Ali Khan were just beginning to connect, their co-star Akshay Kumar felt compelled to caution him. The three were working on the film Tashan at the time, where sparks began to fly between the future couple.Recalling the moment on Twinkle Khanna’s chat show on Tweak India, Kareena said, “Saif and Akshay were talking, and Akshay kind of got that vibe that Saif and I were, like, connecting. Akshay took Saif into the corner, and he was like, listen, tread carefully. Because they are dangerous girls, and this is a dangerous family, and I know them. So watch out.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. She continued, “He was like, don’t kind of mess with her- that was his vibe to him— that he was trying to say that, you know, you are barking up the wrong tree. Saif was like, no, no, I know that, you know, I’ve figured her out.”But what makes people feel compelled to warn others about a new romantic connection?Athul Raj, a counselling psychologist, tells indianexpress.com, “Warnings often come from personal history — past hurt, protective instincts, or internalised fears. People carry unspoken narratives about love, loyalty, and betrayal, shaped by family dynamics, attachment styles, and relational experiences. So when they see a friend stepping into something unfamiliar or intense, they may feel an urge to speak up, even if the situation doesn’t warrant it.”Sometimes it’s care. Other times, it’s projection. “Many ‘warnings’ are less about the person being warned and more about the person giving it—their unhealed stories, biases, or assumptions. Psychologically, these warnings shape relationships by shifting perception. They can plant doubt, increase emotional vigilance, or alter natural emotional pacing,” suggests the expert.Story continues below this ad