Ways Someone Shows You Their Feelings Instead Of Telling You
Clichés only exist because they have at least a little bit of truth to them, and as much as it's a cliché, actions really do speak louder than words.
Someone can repeatedly tell you how much they like you, or how ready they are to be in a relationship, but if they're not going to act like it, it's all talk that doesn't lead anywhere. If you want to be sure that someone means what they say, they'll show you in other ways.
She's Committed In The Rest Of Her Life
If someone has the rest of their life "figured out" or they take the other aspects of their life seriously, chances are they take their decisions about their relationships seriously, too. They wouldn't waste their time or yours in a relationship they weren't committed to.
She Compromises When She Knows It's Important To You
She knows when to fight for what she wants and when it's time to throw in the towel. Compromise is a huge part of a relationship. Sometimes you have to do things you might not want to do because it makes your partner happy, and you do it because you love them.
He Respects Your Space
He knows that he can trust you and he doesn't need to be with you every second of the day for your relationship to work. You each have your own goals, hobbies, and friendships, and he's not going to stand in the way of those.
She's Not Delaying Or Playing Games
Even if you weren't sure how you felt about each other initially, now that you've realized it, you're ready to move forward. She doesn't see the point in dancing around the subject or playing by certain dating standards or implied rules.
They Voice Their Opinions Without Fear Of An Argument
You should be able to have a conversation or voice your opinions while knowing that it's not going to turn into a huge argument. You say what you're feeling instead of keeping it all bottled up, and she does the same.
He Never Dismisses Your Feelings
Beyond just being able to voice your opinions in the relationship, you know that the other person is going to genuinely listen to what you're saying and try to understand where you're coming from, not just write you off for being dramatic or overly-sensitive.
He Introduces You To His Friends
Everyone knows what a big step it is to meet your partner's friends for the first time, and most people tend to avoid it until they know they're serious about someone, so it's a good sign if you've made it that far.
They Show You They're Interested From The Beginning
They pursued you right from the beginning and made it clear that they were interested. How a relationship starts is usually how it's going to continue, so them being clear with their feelings from the beginning bodes well for you.
She Wants To Participate In Things You Like
She's interested in learning about your hobbies or participating in activities that make you happy, regardless of whether or not they would typically be her first choice. If it makes you happy, she's willing to come along.
She Checks In With You Throughout The Day
A quick text goes a long way when you want to show someone that you're thinking about them. Even if you don't have the time to answer her in the moment, you know that she was thinking about you.
He Follows Through
It's hard to be in a relationship with someone who doesn't follow through when they say they're going to do something, whether it's romantically, professionally, or personally. You want to be able to trust your partner that what they're telling you is the truth and that they're going to stick to their word.
He Asks About Your Day
And more importantly, he actually listens to the answer you give. He's not just asking because he feels obligated. He genuinely wants to know how your day was and share in that part of your life.
He Supports Your Ambition
You're not willing to set your goals aside to be in a relationship with someone, and he's not asking you to. He supports you and wants you to be the best version of yourself no matter what.
She's Always There If You Have A Problem
You know that you can call her at any time to help you. You know that even if she's having a busy day at work, if you really needed her to, she would drop everything to be there for you.
He Shares More Than Just Tidbits Of His Life
If you're serious about being in a relationship with someone, you want to share your life with them. Not just parts of your life or little pockets of information, but your entire life.
They Remember Your Favorite Movie Or Restaurant
They may be terrible at remembering names, but they're great at remembering the little details of your life because they care about you. They listen when you speak and they remember what your favorite Friday night take-out spot is.
They Make You A Priority
It's normal to want to feel like your relationship is the most important thing to the person you're with, and your partner makes sure that's true. They put in as much effort as you do, which is why it works.
They're Always Willing To Spend Time With Your Family
Whether you're thrilled about getting to spend Christmas at your parents' house or you're absolutely dreading it, your partner is there by your side with a smile on their face. If them getting along with your family is important to you, they make that effort.
He Plans For Your Future Together
He sees a future with you, he knows that he wants to be with you for years to come, and he's making plans so that can happen. Even off-hand comments about how many children you'll have or a city he'd like you both to move to in a few years show he's thinking ahead.
They Never Leave You Feeling Unsure Of Where They Stand
You always know where you stand with them, whether that's thanks to their words or their actions. One of the easiest things to remember in any relationship is if they like you, you will know. There shouldn't be any guessing about it.
