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- Laken Howard
- You *Only* Feel Passion/Lust. In the honeymoon phase, it's totally normal to get swept up in a passionate whirlwind of lust, and feel like you can't get enough of your new partner.
- You Feel Like You Can't Fully Be Yourself. For a relationship to last long-term, it's so important to feel like you can always be your genuine, authentic self around your partner.
- Your Partner Communicates Infrequently. Every couple has different standards for how much or little they communicate with each other, but in the beginning of a relationship, it doesn't bode well for the future if you feel like your partner doesn't prioritize you, and communicates less frequently than you'd like.
- You Don't Like Their Friends. The company we keep says a lot about who we are, and if you realize early on that you can't stand your partner's friends, that could indicate that you're not really compatible long-term.
- There Is Compatibility. When the initial relationship is built, at least in large part, on compatibility, you are off to a good start. Sure, that sounds boring.
- There Is Mutual Admiration. This quality is not talked about much but it is a powerful element in successful romances. Admiration is driven by a sense of respect and high esteem.
- Your Love Interest Is Reliable. I know, this quality sounds about as exciting as a car wash. Trust me on this, you want to put a high priority on finding someone who embodies reliability.
- Kindness Is Not Scarce. Albert Schweitzer had an interesting take on kindness. He wrote: Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.
- Lisa Marie Conklin
- You’re not on the same page. You found someone that shares your penchant for all things British—royal watching, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and bangers and mash.
- You keep your guard up. Maybe you’ve never been an open book, but you should find it easier to start revealing at least a few chapters. “If you’re finding that you are uneasy with your new partner and unable to drop your guard and be vulnerable, this doesn’t bode well for the future.
- Your partner can do no wrong. Your new love doesn’t feel contrite or admit wrongdoing—ever: That’s a red flag. “If the new person you’re seeing has a hard time showing you they’re imperfect, or apologizing for even silly mistakes, this relationship probably will not last,” says Bregman.
- Suspicious minds. The problem: You make a gesture—an unexpected gift, for example. Your partner perceives your generosity as the sign of a guilty conscience and accuses you of some sort of betrayal.
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Jan 21, 2022 · It's completely normal to wonder whether your relationship will last. Here's how to tell based on how you're spending time together.
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