- You don't have to beg for their attention. Their actions prove to you that you matter to them.
This is invaluable. When someone sincerely cares for you, you will never have to plead for them to talk to you or spend time with you because you are a priority in their life and they will create time for you. It's that simple.
2. You're happy when you are with them.
It's inexplicable and at the start, you probably don't even quite know why this is… but it just is. Being with them brings your soul a sort of contentment that no one else has ever given you.
3. You will be authentically yourself with them, without even thinking about it.
When the relationship begins, you may notice that little things you only do when you're with someone like your mother (whom you've known your entire life), you're alright with doing around them. Maybe it's singing in the car or eating a greasy burger, whatever it is you'll likely do it without even thinking about it. Somewhere along the way though, you'll realize that you can be genuinely yourself with them. They don't judge you or make you feel insecure, they love you for precisely who you are and nothing else.
4. You can talk through difficult problems and situations without being hurtful to one another.
No relationship will ever be perfect and no relationship will ever come without complications, arguments and sleepless nights; however, when you are with the right person, you will be capable of working through whatever bumps in the road arise, because you truly function as a team.
5. You feel comfortable, as well as confident, in your own skin.
Whatever you think your flaws or imperfections are, they don't think those things are such. In fact, they likely find many of those characteristics endearing. However, even if 'endearing' isn't the adjective they would use, they still will never tear you down or intentionally make you feel insecure about those things.
6. They build you up and are your biggest supporter.
Though there may be days, or even weeks, that you and your significant other are on different wavelengths… at the end of they day, they will show you how valuable you are and remind you how worthy you are of all things good. Just remember, everyone has a different way of doing this.
7. They are proud to be with you and they prove that.
Everyone has a different way of showing their pride in their significant others; but, when you accomplish something wonderful, you will feel that pride. Perhaps they will celebrate you with a lavish dinner or brag about you to their friends and family at dinner or online; but, regardless of how they choose to show how incredible they think you are, they are your biggest supporter.
8. They want to know what's going on in your life and they want to be a part of it.
You could work in entirely separate fields but if you get a promotion and you're excited about it, then they are going to be equally excited (even if they don't even fully understand what it is you'll be doing.) And when you feel like babbling about those random things that make you so undeniably happy, they are going to to appreciate your so-called "babble" because they enjoy seeing your eyes light up as you talk about something that sets your heart on fire.
9. You don't feel guilty texting or calling them because they let you know they value your conversations.
Obviously, everyone feels a different amount of "guilt" when they have to text someone first. For some, it is not a big deal; while, for others, it makes them feel tremendously pest-like and therefore guilty. When you're in a healthy, strong relationship though, that level of "guilt" for texting first will drastically decrease because every time you do, they will be glad that you did.
10. They will never try to change you.
It doesn't matter what your differences are- where your preferences or beliefs differ, it won't matter. They will never try to persuade you that theirs are correct while yours are wrong. They will respect yours and you will respect theirs and you will be capable of having intelligent, meaningful conversations about them. And they most certainly will never give you a, verbal or implied, ultimatum between changing your beliefs and being with them.
