If you’ve been enjoying being part of a committed but not-so-serious relationship, you could miss out on signs that you’re actually ready for something more, like being his wife. The signs can be subtle and easily overlooked, but there are ways to tell that you’re ready to settle down for good.
1. YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT.
In life and love, you’re completely assured about what it is you want and don’t want. You’ve taken the time to get to know every detail of what you’re looking for and you couldn’t be more positive about what that is.
2. YOU FANTASIZE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING DAY.
So much so that you know what color scheme you want, the wedding dress you’ll wear and everything in between. You no longer get scared when thinking about the big day because you’re too busy anticipating it, whenever it comes.
3. YOU DON’T WANT TO GET MARRIED JUST TO HAVE A LAVISH WEDDING.
You realize that weddings are just one extravagant party to celebrate your love, and that’s great. But when you think about getting married, you’re more excited about your lives as husband and wife more than anything else.
4. YOU ALREADY CONSIDER HIM IN EVERYTHING YOU DO.
The thought of having to think for two isn’t scary to you at all. You’d prefer to be able to work together towards common goals and sharing everything is becoming more and more exciting. Besides, you already consider his thoughts and feelings in every decision you make — it’s natural.
5. YOU CAN EASILY PICTURE GROWING OLD WITH HIM.
You could daydream for hours about what it’d be like to marry him, have kids, watch your kids have kids, go gray, retire and basically live happily ever after, all by his side. In fact, there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.
6. YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE YOU’RE MISSING OUT ON ANYTHING.
When you used to think about settling down, the thoughts of missing out on the fun parts of your single life were pretty unbearable. Now, the only thing you think you’d miss out on is getting the chance to walk down that isle towards the love of your life.
7. YOU’RE ALREADY COMPLETE ALL ON YOUR OWN.
You know what it’s like to be on your own and you’re not only comfortable with your own company, you love it. You aren’t looking to be completed — you’re looking to be supplemented.
8. SAVE THE DATE CARDS EXCITE YOU.
And not because you know you’ll be getting free food and booze. You’re actually excited for weddings because you know the amount of love that’s going to be in that room is inspiring.
9. YOU’VE MASTERED THE ART OF COMPROMISE.
When it comes to conflict, you know how to do it properly so that both parties can communicate their needs and come to a compromise that benefits everyone involved. Through trial and error, you know how to handle conflict like a boss.
By Angelica Bottaro for Bolde