Fling or the Real Thing?
Fling or the Real Thing?
How do you really know if it is lust or love. In a lifetime the
average person falls in love at least 4 times. But is it really
love. Here are the signs to be aware of before you decide if he
is the right one.
Communication
Being honest with each other in a relationship is very important
and it is also important that you get to know the person
properly before you commit yourself. How well do you know him?
Is the only talking you do bedroom talk?
Good signs
1. You talk openly about life issues such as finances, children,
things that frighten you, where you want your life to go.
2. You can argue and come to some sort of compromise at the end
of it. Better still you argue it proves that you have the
ability to talk.
3. You are open and honest with each other about your feelings.
Warning signs
1. You only know his favourite colour, what paper he reads. You
are afraid to ask him in-depth questions about his life for fear
of rejection or what you might find out.
2. You don`t discuss how you are feeling with each other and
builds up inside you, often resenting each other.
3. Neither of you is willing to forgive one another.
Love I don`t believe a long lasting relationship/marriage can
survive without love. So is it love or are you just kidding
yourself?
Good signs
1. In a crisis you stand by each other no matter what the
result. 2. You make sacrifices to make the other person happy.
3. You are truthful and honest and don`t keep secrets from one
another. 4. You are emotionally, physically, and mentally
compatible. 5. You are friends as well as lovers.
Warning signs:
1. When the going gets tough, he gets going. 2. He has an eye
for the ladies and has proved to be untrustworthy. 3. He lies to
you about where he has been and only confesses when you find out
the truth. 4. There is little physical affection, laughter, or
communication between the two of you. 5. He has been unfaithful
on numerous occasions.
Respect
A relationship is about friendship, respect, and acceptance of
one another. When there is lack of respect for the other trust
and respect is replaced by suspicion and can slowly grow to
hatred.
Good signs:
You are aware of your partner's faults and are able to accept
some imperfections. You support and encourage each other's
individual interests and identity. You take the time to listen
and understand the other`s point opinion. Warning signs:
1. You criticize each other in front of others. 2. He will not
give you space to indulge in your interests and wants to spend
every minute of the day with you. 3. You are constantly
struggling to live up to his standards or the person you think
he wants you to be. 4. You can`t forgive and/or forget each
others mistakes.