In today’s world of dating apps and unlimited options, realizing that you’re catching feelings for someone can be a scary experience. Especially before the official ‘I love yous’ are exchanged, you’re always second-guessing what the other person is feeling. However, on a personal note, when I began dating my current boyfriend, the whole argument about love language really shone through. You can really understand the intentions of someone who’s love language you understand and strangely enough, I realized I loved him even before I said it out loud.
Here are a few ways in which people tend to show how much they care. For me ( and for others who are currently in this phase), here are the times I knew I was falling hopelessly in love.
a) Remembering the tiny details
Like putting your lipgloss in my bag because he knew I would need it when we went out. Like aww, did you really just remember something insignificant about me? Damn. BRB crying.
b) Communicating, even the boring bits
When a man knows how to communicate, it can be our biggest turn on. In my case too, the fact that he chose to communicate even the boring parts of his day, made me fall in love even harder.
c) Keeping the conversation alive
When you’re in the talking phase with someone, you may not know how to continue the chat? Well, this boy surely did. Even if it meant just sending a bunch of random emojis or a photo he clicked during the day, there was always something to discuss, something to know.
d) Trying with my friends
When you’re a working, independent adult in a relationship, getting to know your partner’s friends can be quite a task. Imagine having to make an impression of a bunch of people who are already out to judge you from the minute you were swiped right on. In my case, my boyfriend was patient and enthusiastic with all of the new people he was getting to meet, which made me realize how much I cared.
e) Planning the dates
Planning a date can be quite hectic. If a man takes the initiative, asks for your inputs and always manages to pull off a great date, he’s the one.
f) Meme buddies
…..And all the fire memes that he sent me kinda sealed the deal. I knew I was and am in love with this idiot.
Credit: Author’s own.
Lead image credit: Author’s own
