Signs He's the One
While love has never been an exact science, there are certain things we can count on. The way a man treats you in the first months--and even weeks--of dating can reveal whether he'll be a supportive partner, the one you've been searching for. Look for the following signs to see if you're on the path to love.
1. He follows through. Although it may sound basic, if he is interested in you and respects you as an individual, he'll always follow through. Whether it be plans you made to meet for dinner or his promise of a future backrub, a man is as good as his word--and if he's the one, his word should be solid as a rock. And if you're looking for someone to share your life with, he should follow through with his commitments to friends and family, too. While it may be charming that he's willing to blow off his friends for you, in the long run, this simply adds up to a lack of integrity, one that will very likely be transferred to you eventually. Conversely, if follows through with others in his life, you know that you'll be able to count on him.
2. There's chemistry. While chemistry can be misleading and all too often fades, it should be there from the start. Even if you're friends falling in love after years, there needs to be physical chemistry for a fulfilling relationship to bloom. After all, without that natural attraction, he's not the one, he's the friend. There's a big difference.
3. You complement each other. When he's the right man, your lifestyles, beliefs, and attitudes need to work together. This doesn't mean that you have to agree on everything; it just means that you can work together. If the two of you are looking for something similar out of life, you'll have a much greater chance of reaching your goals together. In short, when you feel like you've found a partner who brings out the best in you and makes you excited about achieving your dreams together, that may be a good sign that he's the one.
4. He's a good listener. This means that he listens to the big stuff, he listens to the small stuff, and he can recognize when you're communicating something important. When he's the one, you'll most likely feel genuinely "heard." Whether it's sympathizing about your stress level at work, detecting a concerned tone in your voice, or catching that inside joke you two share, never underestimate how important it is that your partner truly listens to you. Be careful, though, not to expect your man to be psychic. If you didn't say it explicitly, you didn't say it. And above all, remember that this principle works in reverse: if you expect to be the woman of his dreams, you need to keep your ears perked as well.
Is this a comprehensive list of signs that he's the one? By no means; there is no all-encompassing list or guideline that can be created. Each woman is different and brings unique values and priorities to her search for the one. However, if your man meets these four basic requirements, hand on to him--you've found a keeper!
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