5 Signs That Show You Are Truly Happy In Your Relationship

Our idea of a perfect relationship is largely influenced by the romance exhibited inmedia, movies, books, and songs. Practically, having a partner and being in a relationship should add value to your life making it happier, better and more fulfilled.

Therefore, while compatibility, sexual attraction and values are definitely the key ingredients of a relationship, a truly happy one comprises equally of sharing, compromise and tolerance.

So how does one know that they are in a truly happy relationship? Well, we have put together for you 5 signs which will tell you how!

* You feel contented

Forget the butterflies, the leaves blowing in the air and the world echoing with the sweet melody of violins… That doesn’t happen in real life. In real relationships, there is an unmatched calmness and a sense of assurance. You know in your heart that someone is going to be there for you no matter what. You feel fulfilled because you have fostered a trust which you know your partner will live up to.

* You don’t mind sharing space, screen and more with each other

You and your partner have moved on from being together in public places to being together, ‘just the two of you’, in a private space. You have been able to find that thin line between involvement and intrusion and called it sacred. Your are able to feel safe enough to share your space, your screen, your bed and more with your partner knowing completely well that he/she will not cross the line.

* Your intimate relationship is good and getting better

When it comes to long term relationship, sexual compatibility matters. If you share a poor intimate relationship on which neither one of you are ready to work, you cannot be happy with the relationship. You and your partner have reached a common ground where both of you agree that knowing each other intimately is important and even more important is to be vocal about and the willingness to adjust with each other’s preferences.

* You are cheerleaders and the critiques

You and your partners form a private yet strong support system where each one helps the other become a better version of themselves. You know that for every single achievement of your, your partner will cheer the loudest and vice versa. You are also the biggest critique that your partner has and your partner treats you likewise. Most importantly, you know that you have deciphered the secret to giving and receiving feedback without offending or being offended.

* You look forward to seeing each other

No matter how much time you spend together, you look forward to seeing each other. Even if you crave for some alone time every now and again, at the end of it, you look forward to the togetherness. Post every fight, you seek to forgive; post every victory, you seek to celebrate. Even if your day has been nothing out of the ordinary, you look forward to sharing it with your partner. Despite all the stories shared, there are more stories to be told and there is no room for boredom.

While theremight not be literal sparks and fireworks or grand gestures all the time; it is in the little things that long-term happiness lies. With positive thinking and a positive attitude towards your partner you can truly be happy in a relationship.