While we're all human, and even the most perfect of boyfriends can slip up from time to time, here are 6 things that men will only do when they want to keep you theirs forever.
We men are not great at expressing our emotions in words. We are more comfortable with deeds and actions than trying to express complex emotional states we are already uncomfortable examining. We are raised to be strong and unshakable bastions of safety that our friends, family, and lovers can retreat to when they are in pain or danger. Being vulnerable and open is difficult for us, but not impossible.
#He Shows Respect
This is the foundation for everything that follows. If a man does not respect the woman he’s with – if he sees her as little more than an object to fulfill his fantasies or make him feel wanted – he doesn’t love her. He may lust after her – but not love her.
When a man truly adores his partner, they are equals in his eyes. He talks to her not as someone who should be following orders or bending to his will and values but as someone with valid ideas, viewpoints and feelings.
#He keeps Looking at You, and His Pupils Dilate
To a man who has fallen for you, you will be his center of attention. Even in a crowd, he will keep his eyes entirely on you because he is charmed by everything about you. He will not want to miss a single thing you do, and his pupils will dilate as well, which you might notice this if you are close enough. Even if he tries to conceal the fact that he is looking at you, he will try to find as many chances as possible to have one more quick look at you.
#He Tries To Be A Better Person
Love can make even the sloppiest of guys attempt to get their act together. It’s not even so much that he wants to flatter his partner with a false impression. He just holds them in such high regard that he won’t subject them to anything but his best possible self.
In other words, when a man is in love he genuinely wants to become a better person. He knows his partner deserves that much.
#He Remembers Important Things
When a man’s in love, key things about his partner never escape his memory. He remembers what sort of coffee she likes and what her favorite song is. Of course, he remembers her birthday and their anniversary.
Why wouldn’t he? Love is one of the most obsessive natural human behaviors. This is actually healthy – as long as the love is reciprocal, that is.
#He's protective over you
While being overly protective and jealous are decided red-flags, if your significant other shows an interest in keeping you out of harm's way and always makes sure to check in to see whether you've got home safe, you've found yourself a keeper.
#He doesn't like being apart for too long
When a man is madly in love with his significant other, he hates the thought of separation. He's probably just got so used to having you around at all times, and doing adorable, couple-y stuff together, that it feels like something is missing when you're not there.
