“He will remember important events in your relationship. A good man will assign to memory your birthday, anniversary, etc., as well as things like your favorite perfume, favorite flowers, all the things that make you, you. He will want to have this information at hand in order to occasionally surpris…”— Morin Mizrachi, thoughtcatalog.com
“He is kind to others. He doesn’t diss the elderly gentleman working as a Walmart door greeter or talk down to the server when you two go out to eat. He’s been known to comfort a crying child on occasion.”— Morin Mizrachi, thoughtcatalog.com
“He never puts you down. We, women, don't always feel our best. Some days we feel bloated, and other days we feel like failures. We all have our days. Your person will never let you feel like that for more than a minute because he will be there to lift your confidence and spirit right back up.”— Alexa Tanney, elitedaily.com
“You don't always have to be doing something. Not every day has to be jam-packed with plans. When you're with your person, even the chill days are magical. From the minute you wake up, you know it'll be an adventure because nothing can ever be boring with him by your side.”— Alexa Tanney, elitedaily.com
“He makes you a better person. He’s allowed you to blossom on your own, as an independent woman within the relationship, because he loves and respects you that much.”— Stacey Becker, thoughtcatalog.com
“You know each other’s histories. The skeletons are out of the closet, you’ve learned them, accepted them, and understand them. Any issues he’s had prior to your relationship won’t interfere with what you establish moving forward.”— Stacey Becker, thoughtcatalog.com
“The sex feels special. Both of you have an equal desire to make the other person feel good. Sex is something you do for fun, but you also feel like it brings the two of you emotionally closer. Something about sex with him is different.”— Lesley Marchant, glamour.co.za
“You really want to make it work. Even when you’ve gone through an incredibly rough patch, you never once considered breaking it off. No matter what happens, you know that the two of you can work through anything – and neither of you are going anywhere anytime soon.”— Lesley Marchant, glamour.co.za
“You don’t have to wonder if he appreciates you. It’s totally clear that he does. Even though you’ve been together for what feels like forever, he hasn’t stopped saying ‘Thank you.’ He’ll never take for granted anything you do for him and, even though you don’t expect it, he’ll always try to return t…”— Lesley Marchant, glamour.co.za
“You already know what you’d say during your wedding vows. When it comes to the other person, you can always articulate what makes him/her so amazing and why you’ll be there for them forever.”— Laura Donovan, hellogiggles.com
“You don’t have to look nice for each other all the time. Though you still like to dress up and surprise the other person with a pretty outfit, you two can be messy and lazy around each other and not even think twice about it.”— Laura Donovan, hellogiggles.com
“You like each other’s families. It’s true that you don’t just marry your soulmate, but his/her family as well. Many people complain about the in-laws and this doesn’t indicate your union is doomed, but life is so much easier when everyone gets along for the most part.”— Laura Donovan, hellogiggles.com
“He’s loyal to you. Nothing screams love more than fidelity, and if he can’t keep his bird in his pants, he certainly doesn’t deserve you.”— Lianne Choo, lovepanky.com
“He still challenges you. As important as it is to have similar interests, it is also great if your man can still challenge you to do things that you never thought you could do. From facing your fears and bungee jumping off a bridge in New Zealand, to walking the night markets of Thailand and tasting…”— Lianne Choo, lovepanky.com
“Financial stability. This may be terribly unromantic, but with that being said, his finances are extremely important and is one of the most practical things to take note of when deciding if he’s the one you should marry.”— Lianne Choo, lovepanky.com
“You love more than you fight. It never feels good to fight because you care too much about him to hurt him. The compromise always seems like the best option because you both can be happy. But at the end of the day, you really can't stay mad at each other for long.”— Laura Argintar, elitedaily.com
“He not only listens to you, but he also hears what you're saying. He can read between the lines and anticipate your needs without you having to communicate them all the time.”— Laura Argintar, elitedaily.com
“When you envision your future, he has a major role in it (and vice versa). The idea of spending the rest of your life with him doesn't scare you. Being by his side is where you feel most comfortable.”— Laura Argintar, elitedaily.com