Just because both of you like each other and are dating doesn’t always mean you guys are compatible and a match made in heaven. Many people rush into relationships just because they are overwhelmed with emotions, some out of guilt (he’s been toasting me and spending on me etc) but the question is are you guys really a match? How compatible are you to continue the relationship?
1. YOU HAVE A LOT IN COMMON
While it is important to have your own hobbies and interests, compatible partners make the effort to spend time together doing things they both enjoy. Having common ground with a partner helps in long term relationships – from supporting the same team, to cooking together, to sharing a love of the same TV show.
2. FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW THEM WELL
If you’re in a great relationship, you should be excited to show your partner off around your friends and family. It also shows they are actively involved in your life, which is a great sign for a happy relationship. If the people you are close to haven’t met your partner, ask yourself who’s to blame for this; your partner, you, or the people you are close to?
3. YOU BOTH MAKE AN EFFORT
Whether you and your partner have been together for 9 months or 9 years, it is always important to make an effort, from cooking classes to a kiss at the end of the day. After a long time together it can feel like these things are no longer necessary, but this could leave your partner unhappy. Compatible couples often go the extra mile as it shows their partner they care, and can help to make them feel appreciated.
4. YOU’RE STILL ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER
While sex obviously isn’t everything, it’s important to be physically intimate with your partner. From holding hands to kissing, compatible couples regularly show each other affection. In other words – there should be a spark, even if it is small!
5. YOU KEEP YOUR THINGS FRESH
Everyone in the world is ageing, but that doesn’t mean their relationships have to age, too. Often work, having children and other responsibilities can side-line your relationship. These responsibilities are important and shouldn’t be neglected, but put aside some time to focus on your partner. Your relationship should always feel important.
6. YOU MAKE EFFORTS TO GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHERS FAMILIES
If you genuinely love your partner’s family, that’s a great sign. Being in love with someone doesn’t always have to mean you love their family, though. And it’s fine if you don’t – but it isn’t fine if you don’t even try. Most people come with a family, and if your partner is going to be in your life for a long time, their family probably will be too.
7. YOU CAN BE YOURSELF AROUND EACH OTHER
If you and your partner are compatible, you should be able to truly be yourself whenever you are around them. Whether you feel happy, hyper, sad or angry, you should be able to comfortably express these emotions to your partner, without worrying about the consequences.
8. YOU BOTH IMAGINE A FUTURE TOGETHER
While you don’t need to be picking out wedding invites, it is always useful to be on the same page as your partner. Having different interests isn’t a problem; your partner could love travelling and you could aspire to get married and have children, and you can do both. But if your partner doesn’t want to talk about a future together, it might be that you have different expectations from the relationship.
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