These are all the signs you have found the one

Cuffing season has begun and that means we are all massively looking for that one person to make the winter just a little cozier. Recently, I wrote about how to tell if that person is ready for a relationship and what to look for if you suspect that he or she is not relationship material, but how do you know if you've found 'the one'? It's a question that many people in a budding relationship ponder, but it's easy to answer. Relationship experts indicate that when you recognize the following things, the chance is very high that you have met the love of your life.

Talking about the future feels simple
You don't immediately go into a state of hyperventilation when one of you talks about an event that will take place in the future, but rather look forward to doing something fun together. You also don't get overly lyrical about grand plans, but everything that happens in the future just feels simple and obvious. Talking about the future with someone you are with should naturally feel like you wouldn't imagine it any other way. There is no hesitation around planning because you have confidence in the durability of your relationship.

You are partners and friends
I wasn't immediately in love with my boyfriend. Now that I think back, we actually first became friends who liked each other more than just a little. Those butterflies came later, but that friendship has remained. We have a great time together and genuinely enjoy each other's company, even when we are doing something non-romantic like lounging in our own corners of the couch during a movie marathon. Friendship is essential for a good relationship.

You can communicate honestly and openly
Judging together behind closed doors? Wonderful. Judging each other? Absolutely not done. You should be able to say anything to your partner without being afraid of judgment or that they might use the information against you. Conversely, this should also be the case. Your relationship is a judgment-free zone.

You respect each other
Mutual respect is very important, especially during moments when things aren't going smoothly between you. How you treat each other during moments of friction says everything about your relationship. Can you be a hundred percent honest during such moments and respect each other's views, even if you don't agree? Then you're on the right track.

You fit well into each other's families
There are plenty of monster-in-laws in this world, so this can be tricky. Still, it's a good sign if you fit well into each other's families. After all, you are the binding force between your families, so it's nice if everyone likes and appreciates each other as much as you like and appreciate each other.

You share the same values and life goals
I've always said: if you're with someone who has a completely different vision for the future, what are you doing? Sure, it's fun and especially easy to have a fling with someone you know will never become anything, but this person will also never be your true love. It's important to be with someone who is a bit different from you, so they can challenge you, teach you new things, and push you out of your comfort zone, but at the same time, you want to be with someone who shares your values and has life goals that align with yours.

There is plenty of trust in each other
Yes, duh. This is of course the most important thing. If you can't trust each other, you're nowhere. Reliability, loyalty, and respect are absolute non-negotiables when it comes to choosing the right life partner.

You can lean on each other
A relationship is never 50-50. Sometimes one person has a better day, sometimes the other. Being there for each other during times of stress and pressure is incredibly important. Knowing that there is someone who supports you and takes on part of the heavy load when it becomes too much gives a wonderfully safe feeling. You can already apply this by doing small things for each other, like cooking when you know your partner has a busy week at work or making sure the house is clean so he or she doesn't have to worry about that too.

You look forward to seeing each other
Yes, even if you see each other regularly for years. This doesn't mean your heart has to skip a beat every time you know you're going to see your partner again, but you should still get excited for date nights and moments when you can really be together. It's also good not to hang around each other all day and to give each other the chance to miss one another. This makes the reunion all the more enjoyable.

Source: Women’s Health  | Image: Netflix