how do you know if your relationship has a future?
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['You feel comfortable being yourselves around each other. ... ', 'You consistently show up for one another. ... ', "You're forthcoming about your pasts. ... ", "You celebrate each other's accomplishments. ... ", "You sincerely apologize to each other when you've done something wrong. ... ", "You're both good listeners."]
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Wish, if you feel like you've done enough reflecting and learning from your experiences, then you're probably ready to get engaged. When you think about the future with your partner, how do you feel overall? You may have mixed feelings — a little enthusiastic, a little nervous — and that's totally normal.
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['PIN IT.', "It isn't the end of your youth. ... ", 'It is an exciting time in your career. ... ', 'If not, it is never too late to change. ... ', "You're being taken more seriously. ... ", 'PIN IT.', 'You know who your real friends are. ... ', 'You have more of an understanding of what you want in a relationship.']
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["You Don't Expect Your Partner To Change. ... ", "You've Mastered Choosing Your Battles. ... ", 'You Want The Same Things As Your Partner. ... ', "You've Met Those Closest To Them. ... ", "You Don't Feel Like You're Missing Out. ... ", "You're Willing To Compromise."]
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"Instead, here are the things that matter most for a long-term relationship: empathy, compassion, patience, respect, flexibility, openness." If you have most or all of these in your relationship on a daily basis, you're doing great.
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You'll know you're ready to say I love you when you're clear about your feelings and you can picture a future with the other person. It will be a feeling in your gut when you think about the other person and where your relationship is headed.
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['You have faith in each other. Not only that, but you have faith in yourselves, too. ... ', 'You trust each other. ... ', 'You accept one another. ... ', "You're grateful. ... ", "There's strong communication. ... ", 'Intimacy is still very much alive. ... ', 'You respect each other. ... ', 'You share common goals.']
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['You trust each other. ... ', "You're keeping up your physical intimacy. ... ", "You can both admit when you're wrong. ... ", 'You feel the most yourself with them. ... ', "You've supported each other in tough times. ... ", "You still like them when you're angry. ... ", 'You have a healthy competition. ... ', 'You laugh often.']
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When someone asks you about your future plans, it's because they're thinking about theirs, and how a future of the two of you might look. On the other hand, if it's Mr. Right, then take it as a positive development in your relationship, and disclose to him what your plans are. Then, ask him about his.
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["They're suddenly spending more time with their family and friends. ... ", "You've both become extremely agreeable. ... ", "When something major happens, they're not the first person you tell. ... ", 'Your boredom echoes outside your relationship. ... ', 'You always have to repeat yourself.']
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['He makes you calm. ... ', 'He makes you feel strong. ... ', 'You trust him. ... ', 'You want everyone around you to meet him. ... ', 'His needs matter to you. ... ', 'You can imagine a future with him. ... ', 'You check your text messages a million times a day. ... ', 'You see little reminders of him everywhere around you.']
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Regardless of your age and life stage, if you want a responsible partner who is able to commit to a job, pay his bills, and so on, look for these qualities. If a man objects to any talk about your future, he's probably not ready for marriage. ... If he says he doesn't want to marry, believe him and move on.
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["He's been asking about the future. ... ", "He's always putting you first. ... ", 'When you laugh, he laughs. ... ', "He's been more optimistic lately. ... ", "He's been investing a ton of time into your relationship. ... ", 'He goes out of his comfort zone for you. ... ', "He's stopped cleaning up after himself."]
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If your relationship doesn't feel like it's exactly where it should be, that doesn't mean it's doomed. Communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to grow together are all signs your relationship can be saved. ... These are the qualities of a relationship worth saving.
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['He keeps You Informed. [01:35]', 'Your Happiness is Important to Him. [02:09]', "He Misses You When You're Apart. [02:39]", 'He Shares Your Values and Goals. [03:40]', 'He makes you and the relationship a priority. [04:37]', 'He Invests in You. [05:06]']
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If a man says he wants a long term relationship, he is saying he wants a long term relationship. ... This long term relationship may or may not blossom into marriage depending on how it turns out long term and what the circumstances are. (And probably he doesn't know this. Only and only TIME answers some questions.
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['He Considers You As A Priority. ... ', 'He Listens To You. ... ', "He's Not Afraid To Share Everything. ... ", 'He Wants To Be A Part Of Your Life. ... ', 'He Makes Big Plans With You. ... ', 'He Feels Protective Over You. ... ', 'He Knows About The Bad Things But Still Chooses To Be With You Anyway. ... ', 'He “Says” He Loves You, In The Many Ways That Count.']