Dating isn’t easy is it? How do you know when you’ve found the right person? Someone worth keeping around and trying to build a future with. Perhaps you’re trying to figure that out right now, have you finally found Mr right? Or is this just going to be another wasted endeavour.
Today we’re taking a look at 10 signs he’s a keeper. As always, we’d love to hear your own thoughts in the comments section at the end.
1. Your relationship is growing because you’re BOTH putting in the effort
When you look back at your relationship you can see how far you’ve come together. The relationship has grown so well because the two of you have both committed to putting in the effort for each other.
2. He respects you for who you are
You have your own interests, ideas, thoughts and opinions. And he respects that. He doesn’t expect you to become some sort of extension of himself, and he doesn’t want to change you in anyway.
3. He gets on with your friends and family
If you’re able to take him to events with family or nights out with friends and he’s comfortable and able to be himself and get on with everyone it’s a great sign he’s a keeper. You can also tell that your friends and family support your relationship together.
4. You make each other laugh
The two of you share a similar sense of humour and can make each other laugh. If you spend a lot of time together laughing and joking this shows you enjoy each other’s company.
5. His future plans include you
When he talks about his plans for the future he always lets you know that he wants you to be apart of them. This shows that he takes the relationship seriously and he really wants to be with you for the long term.
6. He can handle your ups and downs
Whenever you’re having mood swings, feeling stressed or just a little down he knows the best way to cheer you up. He won’t go running and hiding trying to avoid you, instead he’ll do his best to make you feel better.
7. The two of you tackle your conflicts in a productive manner
All relationships are going to experience arguments and conflicts from time to time. It’s how we deal with these moments that goes on to define the relationship. Instead of either of you just walking away and continuing to be angry you’re able to sit together, find a solution and work towards it.
8. The two of you are happy talking about anything
The relationship no longer revolves around talking about things you both share interests in, it’s grown way past that. You’re able to discuss pretty much anything, even if it’s something he doesn’t share the same opinion as you on, he’ll listen to you and keep an open mind. You’re happy with the fact you’re communication together always feel natural and comfortable.
9. You can be you around him
You know you’re with a keeper when you can just relax and be yourself around them. You’re comfortable showing him the real you, and he’s happy being around you the way you are and loves you no matter what.
10. He makes you happy
Even though you may not be sure exactly what it is you’re happy about, you just find that you’re happy when you’re around him. If being around him makes you happy, that’s a sure sign that he’s worth keeping around.
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