7 Key Signs You’ve Found ‘The One’ for You

Regardless of whether or not you’ve bought into the whole idea of finding a soul mate, there’s no denying that being with someone you just click with is one of the greatest feelings ever. But sometimes—especially in the beginning of a relationship—everything can feel that way, which begs the question: How do you know when you’ve found ‘the one’ for you?

Figuring out whether or not you’re with your forever person isn’t always easy. Thankfully, there are some telltale signs you can look for that will tell you whether or not you’ve found your perfect match. Keep on reading to learn the 7 key signs you’ve totally found ‘the one’ for you.

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7 signs you’ve found ‘the one’:

1. You can fully be yourselves together

This is one of the most obvious and important signs when it figuring out whether or not you’re with your forever person. If you and your S.O feel comfortable enough to fully be yourselves around one another, there’s a very strong chance you two are meant to be. If you’re going to be with someone for the rest of your life, it only makes sense that you’d both have a sense of comfort and familiarity with each other; this is something that just happens naturally—it’s never forced, and it’s usually there right from the beginning.

2. You respect each other

In a relationship, both partners should treat each other as equals—regardless of age difference, gender, etc. In a healthy relationship, respect is omnipresent. This means that you both talk to each other with respect, have respect for each other’s opinions, and hear each other out.

Additionally, because of this respect, this means that you both feel comfortable going to each other with anything and everything—whether it be a conflict, family drama, work issue, etc. You trust and value each other’s input, and are comfortable expressing your feelings.

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3. There’s a real friendship there

Most experts will argue that having a solid friendship is key to building a strong, healthy relationship. Your partner really should be your best friend (which doesn’t mean that they have to be your only BFF, but you get the picture). If you two can joke with each other, always have something to talk about, and do nothing together, then you’re definitely a good match.

4. The relationship is easy

All relationships take work—there’s no denying that—but when you’ve found ‘the one,’ the relationship will just be easy. This doesn’t mean that things will always be smooth-sailing because challenges in life are unavoidable, and you will have to deal with them in your relationship. It will, however, mean that you won’t constantly feel at your wits end with your S.O, wondering whether or not you can continue doing the relationship anymore.

5. You’re attracted to each other

It’s true that physical intimacy isn’t everything in a relationship, but it definitely plays a big role. No matter what, if you’re with the right person, there will always be physical chemistry between the two of you. Of course there will be times when someone’s libido might go into hiding (thanks, adulting!), but when it comes down to it and you do get down to business, well, let’s just say your playtime will be… out of this world. (Think: fireworks explosion, every time.)

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6. You have your own lives

Of course one of the greatest things about being in a relationship is sharing your life with someone else. It’s a beautiful thing, but it shouldn’t be the only thing in your life. A relationship in which both parties have their own things going for them and a sense of independence is more likely to survive than a relationship where only one person has their own thing going on. This includes things like careers, passions, hobbies, etc.

When your partner is ‘the one’ neither one of you will feel as though your identity is wrapped up in the relationship, and you’ll both have a sense of independence. If you and your S.O have your own lives and can share them with each other and create one together, take that as a good sign that you’ve found your perfect match.

7. Your goals and values align

Just as this is one major relationship dealbreaker, it’s also a very good sign that a relationship is destined to last. It can be very hard to make a relationship work when your goals and values don’t align. You and your partner may not see eye-to-eye on everything, but if they’re ‘the one,’ your overall goals and values will match up. This includes things such as marriage, children, and career aspirations.