I think most people go through a time in their life when they truly believe that the person they are meant to love forever simply does not exist. It's true that most people want such a thing in their life — Love. Someone who cares about you more than anyone else in the world, someone to confide in; a very special form of best friend. However, even when in a relationship, it's not always clear if you have found that person or not. All relationships are different, as are the accompanying signs that this is meant to be. But I think I have found my "meant to be", and I'm here to tell you how I knew, and continue to know that I have found "the one"

1. He Makes You Feel Beautiful

No matter what, the main man in your life should make you feel like there is no other girl in the world that is as beautiful as you are; inside and out. If he's sneaking glances at you when you aren't paying attention, and earnestly attentive when you tell him simple stories about your day, you've probably found the one.

2. You Don't Have to Pretend to be Someone That You're Not

The fast-paced world that we find ourselves in has us constantly self-monitoring to make sure we are acting in a way that will be perceived as "socially acceptable." But when you come to exist in a bubble that is just the two of you, it should all feel effortless. The two of you should be able to talk about anything and everything, and know that judgement does not exist in this space. Being 100% comfortable with your significant other is a sure-fire sign that you're meant to be together.

3. You Laugh Together

You know that kind of laugh when you find yourself searching for breath and all these weird noises start to escape from your throat? Well, I can tell you that this is one of the most important things to find in a relationship you want to last forever. If he sends you gifs of bulldogs on skateboards while he's at work, plays silly songs, and tells you jokes that cause you to have tears rolling down your cheeks from laughing, you've found "the one".

4. Every free moment is spent together

As someone who has spent a majority of my current relationship in long-distance style, I recognize — and encourage others to see — how important it is for both of you to want to spend every free moment in each other's presence. Now, this is not to say that you need to drop your entire personal life to be in a this kind of relationship; in fact, it's the exact opposite! However, you should both appreciate how precious the moments you have together are, and work to make these moments occur as often as possible, whether that be on the phone, or in person — both are equally important. If this is a quality found in your relationship, you've got your guy.

5. He Wants to Talk About the Future as Much as You do.

Now, I'm not saying this has to be an intense talk about your two future children named Pennelope and William and what they're going to wear on their first day of Kindergarten. I am saying that you both should be comfortable talking about the next few years of your lives. Things like where you plan to be, what you want to be doing, and how you're going to make the relationship fit into these separate plans are really great places to start. If convos like this don't freak the both of you out, and you can talk about these things fairly easily, I'd be willing to vouch that you're probably meant to be.

So there you have it: my five sure-fire signs that he's "The One". Now go call him, curl up in bed, and eat a pint of ice cream together while you watch funny cat videos on YouTube. Be in love with your life, and be in love with your relationship.