Fling or the real deal?
How do you really know if it is lust or love? In a lifetime the
average person falls in love at least 4 times. But is it really love?
Here are the signs to be aware of before you decide if he is the right
one.
COMMUNICATION
Being honest with each other in a relationship is very important and it
is also important that you get to know the person properly before you
commit yourself. How well do you know him? Is the only talking you do,
bedroom talk?
GOOD SIGNS
· -You talk openly about life issues such as finances, children, things
that frighten you, where you want your life to go.
· -You can argue and come to some sort of compromise at the end of it.
Better still you argue it proves that you have the ability to talk.
· -You are open and honest with each other about your feelings.
WARNING SIGNS
· -You only know his favourite colour, what paper he reads. You are afraid
to ask him in-depth questions about his life for fear of rejection or
what you might find out.
· -You don’t discuss how you are feeling with each other and build up
inside you, often resenting each other.
· -Neither of you is willing to forgive one another.
LOVE
I don’t believe a long lasting relationship/marriage can survive without
love. So is it love or are you just kidding yourself?
GOOD SIGNS
· -In a crisis you stand by each other no matter what the result.
· -You make sacrifices to make the other person happy.
· -You are truthful and honest and don’t keep secrets from one another.
· -You are emotionally, physically, and mentally compatible.
· -You are friends as well as lovers.
WARNING SIGNS
· -When the going gets tough, he gets going.
· -He has an eye for the ladies and has proved to be untrustworthy.
· -He lies to you about where he has been and only confesses when you
find out the truth.
· -There is little physical affection, laughter, or communication between
the two of you.
· -He has been unfaithful on numerous occasions.
RESPECT
A relationship is about friendship, respect, and acceptance of one another.
When there is lack of respect for the other trust and respect is replaced
by suspicion and can slowly grow to hatred.
GOOD SIGNS
· -You are aware of your partner’s faults and are able to accept some
imperfections.
· -You support and encourage each other’s individual interests and identity.
· -You take the time to listen and understand the other’s point opinion.
WARNING SIGNS
· -You criticize each other in front of others.
· -He will not give you space to indulge in your interests and wants to
spend every minute of the day with you.
· -You are constantly struggling to live up to his standards or the person
you think he wants you to be.
· -You can’t forgive and/or forget each other’s mistakes.