Being in love with the right person is one of life’s greatest gifts. There’s a reason why that unique (often elusive) someone is called a soul-mate: because they indeed make us complete in this area.
“Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” ~ Albert Einstein
Those of us who are fortunate enough to be in love understand both the excitement and the responsibility of it. At a certain point, many of us went through a contemplation period wherein we questioned our feelings of love.
Contemplation and questioning are only natural. Love is a big thing. It is equal parts exciting, rewarding, and scary. (Regarding the last, who hasn’t felt a little fear for their health and safety?)
The meaning of love is very subjective, but we can surely say that anyone who’s experienced being in love with the right person knows it’s the best feeling ever.
While attempting to quantify and define specific “signs” of love is an ambitious (impossible?) task, we nonetheless believe this endeavor worthwhile.
The following ten items may offer comfort, gratitude, and reassurance in your relationships. We sincerely hope these words will bring about some stirring feelings and emotions.
Here are ten signs you’re in the love with the right person:
1. They’re the best part of your day
No matter how good or bad the day is going, our special someone has a way of making it better. There’s something quite magical about our loved one in that their mere presence makes us feel more at peace. There’s something quite thrilling about them, too, as our favorite pastime (e.g., movie watching, eating out) is a lot more exciting and fun when they partake.
2. You worry often
Love is equally exciting and scary, remember? Well, it’s only natural that we occasionally worry for our soulmate. You’ll feel that anxiety in your gut when they start a new job, leave for a trip, or embark on a new life path. You’ll feel a bit of apprehension about their health and safety too.
3. You’re always touching them
It doesn’t matter if you two are on the jumbotron – you’ll happily display your affection by touching, kissing, and caressing. Even non-touchy-feely types will often find themselves feeling or holding whatever appendage of their partner happens to be available.
4. Their pain is yours
That’s right: the whole thing about owning your pain goes out the window the moment you fall in love. We can’t honestly hold onto something if someone else refuses to let go.
Love and pain are inseparable. And it’s the most beautiful (albeit heart-wrenching) type of pain, too.
5. You’re ready to throw down
“Who said/did that to you?!?!”
We pride ourselves on being peacemakers here, but tell us there hasn’t been a time when you were ready to bull rush someone (even a group of “someone’s”) who hurt your sweetheart.
Note: It’s the worst feeling when you go after the wrong person. It’s also incredibly embarrassing (believe me.)
Yeah, about that…
6. You’re protective
Listen, if you’re that mellowed-out gal or fellow who lets everything just “be,” even with your partner, count yourself lucky.
We innately protect the people we care for. Smitten men especially, are overprotective when it comes to their women. However, there’s a fine line between being protective and overbearing – don’t cross it!
7. You’re kind of gross
There’s no delicate way to put this, so we won’t try. You’ll burp, fart, bite your nails, and demonstrate sub-optimal hygiene in front of your loved one.
In other words, your little idiosyncrasies come to the surface. Permitted that these imperfections are not deliberate. They can be part of what makes you unique in the other person’s eyes.
8. You think about the future
Okay, so thinking about the future is a bit obvious – but nonetheless important. It’s only natural that, after some time, some consideration is given to the days ahead. Maybe it’s having a lovely home, starting a family, or bettering yourself when settling down.
9. You want to be a better person
In the movie As Good As It Gets, Jack Nicholson brilliantly portrays a cold, OCD-diagnosed recluse who manages to insult just about everyone.
After insulting the woman of his dreams, who then promptly demands a compliment instead of leaving, Nicholson says with the utmost sincerity: “You make me want to be a better man.”
While Nicholson’s hapless character almost screws things up again, this epic scene sums up the life-changing power of love.
10. You feel on top of the world
Let’s not get too carried away here. You’ll have good and bad days, the latter sometimes exceeding the former. But after the dust settles and your soulmate is at your side, you’re back on top of that mountain.
And it’s an ever so glorious view.
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