A key element of a happy relationship is mutual respect. Among other things, this means respecting your partner’s boundaries and giving them space, listening to them intently when they need to discuss something important, and being able to have open, frank discussions without resorting to petty insults. When you feel that you’re being treated as an equal (and vice versa), the love in your relationship grows exponentially.
3. You tell all your friends and family about him
At the start of a relationship, you probably stayed fairly tight-lipped about your boyfriend since it was too early to know where things would lead. But now, you’re eager to share all sorts of great things about him with your friends and family. His sense of humor; how sweet he is; his intelligence. In fact, you are probably at the stage where you feel comfortable inviting him over to your parents for dinner because you want them to see firsthand what an amazing guy he is!
