How To Tell If Your Partner Really Loves You?

Being in a relationship with someone you love is among the most wonderful things you can ever experience. 

But how can you be sure your partner loves you and accepts you for whom you are? 

Learn how to identify whether your partner actually loves you for you or is just buying some time with you until someone better comes along. 

Is Your Partner Only Around For Good Times? 

Beware if your partner is only around during the fun, flirtatious, easy-breezy times of the relationship. 

If your partner is serious and is into you for you, he or she will stick around when the going gets tough too. 

You will see that you are supported and loved unconditionally. 

Think back on recent memories with your partner. 

Does your partner tune into you when you are talking about a serious matter or stress you have at work? 

Or does your partner only come around when you are happy and carefree? 

Does your partner nag you or criticize you often or every time you do not look or act perfect? 

Does Your Partner Date You Secretly Or In The Open? 

Secret dating or secret sex happens when you do not fit his or her ideal image. 

It is not about you but rather your partner. 

Start looking out for signs that suggest your partner is not proud to be with you openly. 

When was the last time you saw your partner’s friends, family members or even co-workers? 

If you have never, ask your partner to all hang out together. 

Invite your partner to go out with your friends and see how he or she reacts to the invitation. 

Does Your Partner Compliment You Freely And Openly? 

Go out in public with him or her. 

Does your partner drop your hand when approaching a crowd of people or about to bump into his or her friends on the street? 

Watch for signs of closed relationship behavior.

Look for opportunities where your partner has the chance to introduce you as his or her boy-or-girlfriend but dodges it completely. 

If a committed relationship is important to you, create a discussion and ask what your partner wants. 

Has Your Partner Brought You Into His Or Her Social Circle? 

Meeting friends - especially if your partner has a big social network - should happen early in your relationship. 

Why has it not happened yet? 

Ask your partner questions about his or her friends. 

The Choice You Have To Make

Do not allow your partner to create a secret girlfriend or boyfriend out of you. 

Insist on respect by telling him or her what you want and will not tolerate. 

Focus On Honesty

Look for red flags. 

• Is your partner being secretive about his or her life or unable to see you for various reasons?

• Is your partner unreachable often by phone or email? 

• Do not settle for a relationship that actually does not exist.

Rather insist that you have everything you want and set the standard for him or her to accept or reject.

Conclusion

Nothing hurts quite like a love interest who does not want the same things you do. 

However, if you can learn to read the signs, figure out what he or she really wants out of a relationship and assert what you are not willing to tolerate. 

That way, you can tell if your partner really loves you.