My gf is someone who can easily get irritated over small things and just lashes out when she’s annoyed with something. E.g., we just cleaned the kitchen and afterwards I accidentally dropped food on the floor.
Or latest example - we’re putting on new bedsheets and she thinks I’m not trying to tuck in the edges and corners. Other examples I can’t even remember.
Is this a red flag for a long term partnership?

That’s so wife behaviour

Red flag for sure but definitely fixable because I used to be that person. Maybe it’s something underlying. I was undiagnosed ADHD for many years and got overwhelmed by little sht like the things your describing.
Therapy and medication and getting older made me realize that life is way too short to unnecessarily get upset and sweat the small stuff. Having a supporting wife definitely helped too.
Nobody is perfect but anyone can be better.

It’s a red flag for her! If you love her make an effort not to spoil something she is being working hard for! She is not your maid!

I’m a little like that. I grew up with a domineering parent that had an explosive temper. I am married to a super laid back man who balances me out. I do work on myself and I have gotten better at apologizing. I think if you both are open to talking about it and addressing it, things can still work out just fine.

I kinda think it’s related to stress threshold. Some ppl have a high stress threshold while others not so much. Why? Probably has to do with a combination of things.

You can counter that anxiety by reassuring her that, ‘it’s okay’. ‘It’s okay’, I got it. It’s okay it was an accident.

My mom was like that, it’s okay. My dad would freak out.

Lawyer up and hit the gym.

Jk, need to talk it out, use lots of “I” statements and not “you” statements. If they refuse to acknowledge there’s an issue or that they may be “lashing out” at you in ways that you don’t deserve, then maybe it’s a problem. It’s not a red flag and might just be something you need to learn to live with though.

I wouldn't deal with that behavior.
Have you seen how she behaves in a real problem? If she "lashes out" over small stuff...

This was me before I found Jesus and gratitude for my life. Now the small stuff now just feels small and I love my life. I spent a lot of time seeking the missing thing in my life and avoiding religion because I am not an idiot or a weirdo-but it turns out, I was both.

You need to explain what you consider "lashing out." To me, its sharp words and possible physical abuse. To others, it may be worse or better. You have to be specific.

You also don't say how long you've been living together. Living together requires a lot of compromise, and generally, the first several years are tough because of adjustments.

Also, you haven't said how long you've been in a relationship. All of these things matter. It's the difference between the red flag and trying to adjust to a new living situation.

Girls are always like this , forget green or red 🚩 , girls like cleanliness , perfection and upto date home . It’s girl/women behaviour so instead of trying to find fault try to learn the good habits , I understand it is annoying at times , but nothing is better than good habits and happy gf

I am exactly like your gf! My wife is tired of me.

Moral of the story: Run!

It's not a red flag in and of itself, but not green either. It is indicative of her ability, or not, to handle stress. If this is someone you are considering a future and children with, consider how she would address these issues with them.

I *was* as you have described here. However, I also took it upon myself to bear the load of it all so as not to make my partner deal with my specific requirements. Ultimately, that weight caused resentment and I relinquished some of that control. We then had to go to therapy because it turns out I can't ask for help and expect someone to do something exactly and only the way I would. It took time to get to a peaceful place, where I was comfortable with the support and quiet about it not being my way every time.

We have kids now and "my way" isn't a thing. I will say, I spend a lot of time correcting myself and my behavior, wanting to be a better spouse and mom.

If your partner doesn't have an issue with her behavior, you need to bebhonest with yourself about whether you do. If you do, address it or move on.

What happens when she gets “easily irritated” ? What is the reaction/behavior like?