Is the long wait over for your “The One”? Answering this life-changing question might be a little hard and risky but don’t worry ’cause I’ve got these silent yet evident signs to confirm your doubts.

Welcoming someone to be a part of your life is never easy, especially if you’re looking for a lifetime partner. You might like his personality at first sight but after some time, you may not find it interesting anymore. You might have some sort of a ‘spark’ when your eyes meet but after being with him for a long time, you’ll just realize that you’re not meant for each other. Sad but true, right?

8 Evident Signs That Scream He’s “The One” For You

–This post was originally written in Self Meaning and shared with permission–

Lucky are those who already met “The One” for them. If you’re going to listen to their stories, you’ll be amazed because love really works in mysterious ways. It may be complicated for some while smooth sailing for others. As for me, finding love came in the most unexpected way and keeping it strong is an exciting challenge. And one thing’s for sure, he’s for keeps.

As you spend more time with each other, more memories are created and shared. But it’s important to know that these memories would not lead to another heartbreak. Who would want to waste their time for tears of sadness, right?

Since we’re hitting a long-term relationship, check out these signs:

1. It Doesn’t Bother You Both That You’re Not Doing Something Special in Every Date

Dates back when you were just starting out were all like relived scenes from your favorite Romcom movie. They were unique, cheesy and memorable dates. Now that that stage has been long gone you’re down to doing anything under the sun no matter how “unspecial” it may seem. These can be those moments at the store when you’re buying milk together or those little trips to the vet with your dog. And then you realize that even if you’re doing the same things over and over, it doesn’t matter anymore because you accept that the so-called ordinary life with him is so much better than life without him at all.

2. He Gives You Something out of Nowhere

We’re not talking about those surprise signature item gifts; we’re talking about those random Chinese food takeouts, a DVD rental of a movie that you’ve been eyeing on but never got to buy, and the refill of your holy grail shampoo. It’s those simple thoughts of him wherein he sees something and remembers that you need or want it. That’s how you know that he has developed knowledge about you to the point that he even associates mundane things with you.

3. He Plans Something in the Future with You

You’d know that he envisions himself being with you in the future when he plans something, like a trip or an event seven months away, with you in it. It may not be a big thing, but if those ideas come up more than usual, it may be a sign that you’re the one for keeps. A significant other who’s uncertain with you (or isn’t thinking about his future with you) may be more cautious with his plans in the future. But “The One”, he doesn’t even think twice about it.

4. You Know What He will Say or Do in a Certain Situation

You’ve come to a point where you know him enough to sort of predict how he’ll act when a particular situation arises or what he’ll say when he hears so-and-so. That’s a good sign for both of you. It indicates that you have dedicated time to knowing each other to the point that you almost act as one — which is the end goal for some who’s thinking of living together or getting hitched.

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