· | You go to each other for advice and you almost always come away feeling better about things. |
· | You tell your honey when he or she has hurt you, instead of holding a grudge. |
· | You respect, admire, listen to and just plain like each other, gosh darn it! |
· | You have similar spending/saving habits, or you've discussed how you'll each compromise to keep the peace. |
· | You have discussed how you will merge your finances once you get married, and you are comfortable with the plan. |
· | Your sexual needs are compatible, and you are both satisfied with your lives between the sheets. |
· | Birth control is something you consider a joint responsibility, and you have openly discussed your options and preferences. |
· | You use sex as a healthy and fun expression of your love, not as a way to gloss over problematic issues in your relationship, a weapon, or an easy way to solve disputes. |
· | You've fessed up about your sexual past and had frank discussions about STD's and previous partners. |
· | You generally get along with each other's families and if not, you've at least discussed to what extent they will play a role in your future family life. |
· | You have similar religous beliefs or you have discussed how to incorporate religion into your future family |
· | You've talked about children- how many you want, or if you want them at all |
· | You are madly in love with your mate. |