“The best way to find out whether or not someone loves you is to ask them,” explains marriage and family therapist Alyson Bullock. “Learning the skill of clear, direct communication is one of the most helpful things for your relationship.”
While this, admittedly, might sound supes scary, Bullock says going months without knowing their intentions or holding in your own feelings of love can be even scarier. “In order to stay grounded in each person’s reality, there must be clear, honest, and direct communication about the feelings each person has for the other,” she explains.
1. He shows you genuine respect.
Respect and love go hand in hand. On its own, respect may not be a clear-cut sign of romantic love, but it should always be present in a loving relationship.
If your partner demonstrates respect for you: your choices, your time, your body, your thoughts, this may be a sign that he values you as more than just a friend.
A man can show respect in a variety of ways. For example, one of the ways I feel most respected is when I am listened to. When my partner listens to the things I have to say, is willing to be attentive to my problems or even just my general musings, this makes me feel extremely respected. It makes me feel like I am important to him and that there is value in my thoughts and feelings.
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