You’ve met someone new, and you’ve fallen head over heels for them. You can’t finish your sentence before ripping their clothes off. You are so flush that you are visible from space.
Is it love, it must be? If you see one or more of these few signs, the chances are it is the real thing – and you may be in for the long term.
You throw away your reminders of your old
relationship
If you have been hoarding reminders of your former partner for
years, eg ticket stubs from concerts etc, then you fall in love; all
of a sudden these souvenirs are just rubbish that is cluttering up
your house. If nothing else, falling in love does make you more
tidy.
You’re no longer shy around your former
crush
You’ve been a nervous wreck when your office’s accounts assistant
entered the room. Now you barely notice them. When you’re in love,
your partner becomes much more attractive than any other person.
You show them where you are from
It might seem a strange choice of a weekend adventure, but love
means wanting to show them where you’re from. Telling them your
plans – big and small Whether it’s going on about your travel the
world dreams or just asking them to help make the shopping list, you
include your lover in your plans because they’re part of your life.
You wonder where “we” should go on holiday
Even if it means compromising your idea of the perfect holiday, you
are thinking about go on holiday together. You’re thrilled by a
joint invite to a family wedding You are pleased that family and
friends treat you two as a couple.
You show them off
When you’re falling for someone, you want to include them in your
social life and show them off to your friends.
You’re happy doing nothing together
It’s just about being two people together. Just going for a walk
together sounds like the perfect afternoon.
You call them to moan about work
When they are the first person you talk to about what how terrible
your boss has been today, you know you are in love.
You are not afraid to argue
Couples in love don’t agree all the time. If you’re in love, you
want to put your point across. Speaking up shows that you’re
confident enough to question what your lover says or does.
You care more about their happiness than
your own
You feel bad when your other half isn’t happy, so arguments are a
double whammy of emotional trauma. However, it shows that you’re
really in love. You’re no longer looking after yourself all the
time. Instead, you want your partner to be OK.
You risk being yourself
When you’re mad about someone, you change yourself to fit what you
think they want. You dress to please them, and you might hide the
fact that you don’t have much in common with their friends.