How Do I Know if My Partner is The Right One For Me?

So, you’re in a relationship, and it’s going well. You’ve been together for a while now—it might even feel like forever—and things are going so well that you can’t imagine ever being without them. But how do you know if this person is right for you? Is there a way to tell if they’re “the one” (or, at least, “the one for now”)?

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There are many ways to figure out whether or not your partner is the right person for you, but let’s start with some basics.

You don’t feel the need to change your partner.

One of the easiest ways to tell if a partner will be good for you is if you don’t need to change them. If you love your partner for who they are, chances are high that you’ll want to keep them in their current state forever. You don’t need to change your partner because you understand that people are works in progress and everyone has flaws. The beauty of life is realizing how much we can grow as individuals over time; there’s no reason your significant other shouldn’t be able to do this too.

You’re exactly where you want to be in life, and your partner is on a similar trajectory or at least can appreciate yours.