Sage HumphreyYou’ve been seeing someone for quite some time now, and the inevitable questions looms—where is this going? Is this just a spring fling or the real deal? Hopefully by know you know a lot about each other and enjoy spending time together, and it could be time to see what else the relationship has in store. Don’t just get caught up in his baby blues and pearly whites, here are seven signs to look for to know if Mr. Right is really the one for you:
1. He makes you a better person.
Romance author Julia Quinn wrote, “Love’s about finding the one person who makes your heart complete. Who makes you a better person than you ever dreamed you could be.”
A true soul mate will not only accept you for who you are, but naturally encourage and inspire you to be a better version of yourself. Be wary of a man who treats you like a project, but if your guy’s mannerisms and personality encourage you to be better, he’s a keeper.
2. He’s drama-free.
If you find yourself constantly on edge and reading in to the things your man is saying or doing, chances are he’s not for you. A relationship with Mr. Right should be open, with shared priorities and a cohesive relationship style. If you disagree about something or find personality differences, talk about them openly—leave the drama back in high school.
3. He puts you first—even during a crisis.
A man who is really dedicated to a relationship will make you top priority and make the relationship part of his everyday life. To him, your love is more than just a weekend date night, but something he thinks about and acts on all the time. And during difficult times, you know your man would drop anything to be with you and work through a crisis together.
4. You can be yourself.
If you feel the need to hide the teddy bear you always sleep with, mismatched socks, or other quirks when your man is around, watch out. The right guy for you accepts all your quirks and lets you be yourself around him. And in a truly good relationship, he can be himself around you too for a truly odd couple. one
5. He plans for the future with you.
A telltale sign a man wants to be with you is when he plans for the future and talks about a life together. Even better is when he acts on it to show he is truly dedicated to being with you through all of life’s ups and downs. Sharing goals and ideals is a great start to your path down forever.
6. There’s mutual respect.
A great relationship isn’t just one-sided—you’ve got to respect each other. If you can be your man’s biggest cheerleader and supporter and he does the same for you, keep him around for a while. The right guy for you will back you up, treat you with dignity, and never want to leave your side. one
7. He’s consistent.
A keeper is constant and doesn’t change his actions or thoughts towards you based on his mood or if his friends are around. He should be dependable and trustworthy—always. one