It’s puzzling why some relationships end after a few months while others survive for years or even decades. Whether or not you’ll be together for the long term depends on how you treat each other. Some people seem to last a lifetime, while others seem to last only long enough to get their feet wet before throwing in the towel.
There are 15 tell-tale signs that a relationship is destined to last a lifetime, and you might have already experienced them. But if you don’t know what they are, here’s what you need to know-
Since you enjoy conversing about everything with each other, there is never a dull moment when the two of you are together. The two of you could sit and listen to each other’s stories and learn new things together for hours. For example, you know all about each other’s work-life because neither of you keeps any secrets.
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You check in with your companion whenever you have a free moment at work or elsewhere. On a difficult day, texting is a great way to keep in touch with your loved one. Even if there is distance between the two of you, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have a strong connection.
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No matter how busy you are or how limited your time is, you will find a way to spend some quality time with each other. Despite your busy schedule, you’ll do whatever it takes to spend time with the one who holds a special place in your heart and life, even if it means eating dinner at 2 a.m. You can’t fathom a life without them or a particular time to interact with them at some point during the day or week.
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Due to your deep love and concern for your partner, put their wants and needs above your own. For example, when you think about buying a new car, you will want to check the safety ratings and ensure it is safe to drive on the road. Of course, they would have the same considerations for you as well. Your love for each other knows no bounds, and you both won’t hesitate to go above and beyond to care for each other.
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While your partner is around, you know for sure that no one will speak poorly of you or try to harm you. You know that they’re always looking out for your best interests, and you feel more secure. Having them by your side makes the world seem like a better place, and they’re the only ones who can do that.
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The world can be terrible at times, and you want to flee and hide from it. So who better to turn to than your significant other when you face such situations? Because you have faith in them, your partner is the first person you turn to when you have problems. They’ll be there to lend you a shoulder to cry on and empathize with you. All of your problems seem to vanish in their arms when you’re with them.
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You start using nicknames once you’ve built up a certain level of trust with each other. Having “pet names” for each other confirms your profound understanding of one another. Dr Suzanne Degges from Psychology Today says that giving each other a nickname indicates a close attachment. It’s a phrase of endearment used to express affection and kindness.
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Your lover will see your imperfections as virtues because they love everything about you. Others may think you’re too loud or overbearing, but that’s exactly what makes you successful in business, in your partner’s opinion. Even your flaws are seen as wonderful when they look at you with affection.
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Dr. Meredith Grey and Dr. Cristina Yang’s friendship in Grey’s Anatomy television drama inspired the phrase “My person.” They became good friends while interning at a major medical center. After all the hardships and difficulties they faced, they just became closer.
But you refer to one another as “my person” when talking about your relationship. There is an unbreakable tie between you and your partner when the both of you use this term of endearment. Your person can connect with you on a level that no one else has or ever will. They’re the kind of people you want by your side because they’re honest, even when you’re wrong.
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The two of you have some kind of system with each other where you know what the other is thinking. Since you can read each other’s minds without uttering a word, staying in love becomes a lot easier. You use this skill so frequently that you’ve honed this ability to a fine point. Even if you’re in a room full of people, just a glance at your partner will let you know what they’re thinking.
Doctor Madeleine A. Fugère of Psychology Today says it’s a quality derived from familiarity known as “superior empathic accuracy” (PEA). Couples who are able to communicate with each other in this way have better relationships.
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Your partner appears to have mastered the skill of balancing their own burdens along with yours. You, too, may have acquired and mastered this skill after being together for so long. They’ll be honest with you when you’ve done something wrong, but they’ll never put you down. You listen to their advice and implement it to become a better person.
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Yes, your communication skills are top-notch, but you need to practice listening more than speaking. Nothing in the world, even your own perspective, counts when your partner speaks. So as a way to strengthen your relationship, you take advantage of the opportunity to get to know your partner’s thoughts and feelings when they speak to you. Similarly, they keenly listen to whatever you say when you talk.
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For a relationship to succeed, it needs two people who are able to forgive quickly, according to Dr. Rob Pascale and Lou Primavera of Psychology Today. Holding on to resentment is a waste of time because arguments and fights only lead to more pain. However, your relationship will endure because of both of your ability to forgive each other when things go wrong. To get through this, you talk it out with each other instead of holding grudges.
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They’re the first to congratulate you when you do something noteworthy, such as graduating from college or landing a new job. They’ll either take you out to dinner for your birthday or plan a surprise party for you. Just knowing that they’re rooting for you and encouraging you from the sidelines gives you a sense of security and happiness.
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You’ll be lonely without them if they have to leave town for business or other reasons. When you’re together, you’re always around each other. Being around each feels so natural since your connection is so strong. So, it seems strange and as if something is missing when they’re gone.
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