{"id":161330,"date":"2015-10-22T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T08:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=161330"},"modified":"2015-10-21T16:18:53","modified_gmt":"2015-10-21T16:18:53","slug":"20-signs-you-have-a-perfect-boyfriend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2015\/10\/20-signs-you-have-a-perfect-boyfriend\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Signs you have a perfect boyfriend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The truth is there is no such thing as perfect. So let\u2019s\u00a0frame this list as \u2018perfect for most\u2019<\/em>. We all want and desire that perfect match, the person\u00a0we know is the \u2018one\u2019 for us. We also know the\u00a0likes and desires in a partner look different for everyone, so\u00a0this list is created with the framework of what a healthy and loving relationship might<\/em> look like. \u00a0We often desire to be truly loved and accepted in our lives, especially when we are in a relationship.<\/p>\n

The most important thing about any relationship is that love is the common denominator and that past issues or\u00a0concerns are not\u00a0getting in the way and hurting the current relationship.<\/p>\n

Here are 20\u00a0signs you have a perfect boyfriend.<\/p>\n

1. He listens to you<\/strong><\/p>\n

First and foremost, we all want to be heard. We want our values, opinions and beliefs to be validated. Even if they aren\u2019t\u00a0agreed with, we want them to be respected. The qualities of a perfect boyfriend would definitely include listening to what you have to say. He calls you just to hear your voice, or texts you throughout the day to find out what is going on in your life because he truly cares.<\/p>\n

2. He really is that<\/em> into you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean that he is obsessed with you and is always blowing up your phone or constantly contacting you. It really means that he is interested, intrigued and enamored by you. His actions just visibly reflect that. When your\u00a0boyfriend realises that his life is better with you and he wants you in it every day, then it is time to recognize the relationship could grow into something more. He wants to spend time with you, he tells you how awesome you are, and he is not afraid to be honest with his feelings for you.<\/p>\n

3. He talks about his feelings and emotions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though society sometimes gives us the impression that all men\u00a0need to be hard, emotionless, or \u201cstrong\u201d; the real men out there let their guard down to the ones that mean the most to them. Real men talk about their feelings and emotions. There is nothing wrong with men articulating their feelings or emotions, especially to someone\u00a0they\u00a0spend a lot of time with. Once you have a deeper intimacy with your boyfriend, you know he is in it for the long haul. He shares his past, his fears, his wants, and his desires with you. When he talks about serious topics with you, he is not afraid to love or to tell you how he loves you.<\/p>\n

4. He\u00a0accepts all of you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This might me one of the most important aspects in any relationship. Your boyfriend\u00a0does not want to change you. He accepts your good and your not so good. He lifts you up and lets you know that you are perfect in his eyes. You know you have a perfect boyfriend when you know<\/em> they are not trying to change you, or manipulate and\u00a0influence you to become someone you are not. He tells you how pretty you are. He even tells you that he likes the things you hate about yourself.<\/p>\n

5. He supports \u2018you\u2019 time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being in a relationship takes up a large part of your\u00a0life. However, your relationship should not take up 100% of your time. Everyone has their own special interests and hobbies in\u00a0life. The perfect boyfriend supports you doing things on your own or with your best friends. He\u00a0embraces time apart as much as he embraces time together. He knows that each of your\u00a0lives can remain balanced while in the relationship. He even texts to tell you to have an amazing time with your friends, or he calls to say he can\u2019t wait to see you soon.<\/p>\n

6. He is interested in what you enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n

He is truly interested in what you enjoy doing, or what you like most in\u00a0life. It does not mean that he has to love everything you love, or do everything that you do. You may be into music, but he loves art \u2013 and that is perfectly fine. He really wants to know what excites you and makes you feel alive in life so that he can support your happiness.<\/p>\n

7. He makes you laugh<\/strong><\/p>\n

They always say that laughter really is the best medicine. Not every boyfriend has to be a professional comedian, but a perfect boyfriend does have a good sense of humor. He is playful and likes to joke around with you every once in a while. He might do silly things only with you. You two might even have endearing little names for each other too.<\/p>\n

8. He is independent<\/strong><\/p>\n

The perfect boyfriend provides for himself, lives on his own, and takes pride in being an independent and contributing member of society. It is never fun to go on a \u2018date\u2019 and be the one picking up the tab all the time. A perfect boyfriend is also someone you know could possibly be a good husband in the future. If he has his own independence, he can already provide for himself \u2013 and maybe his future family too.<\/p>\n

9. He fully trusts you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trust is the basis of\u00a0all strong and meaningful relationships. If trust is not present in any relationship, chances are it will not last long. Trust is essential. If you have trust there is no jealousy or insecurities. Most relationships that include jealousy stem from past relationship patterns that were not healthy. These negative qualities sometimes get\u00a0carried over into the next relationship. A perfect boyfriend would not be texting or calling every hour to find out where you are when you are not together. We all get a little insecure and jealous sometimes, but the ideal man\u00a0does not let it get the best of him and it does not affect your relationship at all.<\/p>\n

10. He always has your back<\/strong><\/p>\n

Life includes ups and down, good parts and bad parts. No matter what each of you are going through, you are there to support each other. A perfect boyfriend would definitely be one that stands by you through the good and the bad. He\u2019ll be by your side in\u00a0any tough situation you might be going through in life. He is there to support you and to lift you up. He is\u00a0there for you through good and bad, encouraging you to keep going even if you fall. He is your teammate, your cheerleader, and the one that makes your life better each and every day.<\/p>\n

11. He doesn\u2019t avoid conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n

If something is bothering him or there is an issue, he does not avoid addressing it. He is able to share his own thoughts and feelings freely in a positive way. We all have things that bother us. The perfect boyfriend would share those issues instead of letting them build\u00a0up inside until they come out later in a negative\u00a0way. The stronger the communication is with your boyfriend, the better your chances of working through issues as they arise.<\/p>\n

12. He makes plans with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The perfect boyfriend calls you, texts you, checks in with you often and suggests things to do. He also makes plans with you. He wants to spend his time with you. If you are always the one initiating the communication or making plans to see each other, maybe he is not the best match for you.<\/p>\n

13. He is thoughtful<\/strong><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be necessarily romantic to be thoughtful. Although, that is a great quality to have as well. Being thoughtful could be something simple like bringing you food\u00a0when you are sick, or doing\u00a0something sweet to cheer you up when you are having a bad day. He plans for special events because he truly wants you to feel loved by him. The perfect boyfriend considers your feelings and his reactions reflect\u00a0his thoughtfulness.<\/p>\n

14. He cooks for you.<\/p>\n

Society also likes to portray\u00a0that the\u00a0woman should always cook. It\u2019s the 21st\u00a0century. We are no longer living in Leave It To Beaver-<\/em>land. This doesn\u2019t mean he cooks all the time, but hopefully he has a dish or two he has perfected. Maybe he is a master on the grill. There is something sexy about a man taking the time to cook something just for the two of you. It is also another outward act of\u00a0his feelings for you.<\/p>\n

15. His actions match his words<\/strong><\/p>\n

If we don\u2019t have our word, what do we have? Honesty is a virtue and the perfect boyfriend will embody that. When he says he will call you at 9pm; he does. When he says you are going to hang out this upcoming weekend; you do. When he makes promises to you; he keeps them. If you are consistently being let down by your boyfriend telling you one thing but doing another, chances are he is not the perfect one for you.<\/p>\n

16. He includes you with his family and friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being introduced to family and friends might come later in the relationship, but if you are in a long-term relationship and you have not yet met his close friends or family, he might not be the one.\u00a0The perfect boyfriend really wants you to meet his friends and family because he enjoys spending time with you. He enjoys being around you\u00a0so much he wants everyone he cares about to know about you and get to know you personally.<\/p>\n

17. He shows affection<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an important aspect. This does not mean you have\u00a0to make-out with your boyfriend in every public place possible, but it does mean when you are out in public he enjoys holding your hand, or putting his arm around you and showing you affection. Affection is an important part of any relationship. The perfect boyfriend will outwardly show his love for you with affection. He will also tell you how amazing you look and how much he loves that dress on you. There is no criticism of the way you look, just complete adoration.<\/p>\n

18. He respects you<\/strong><\/p>\n

This should be a no-brainer, but sadly there are many relationships lacking the basic foundation of respect. The perfect boyfriend would never, ever attempt to push, hit, or lay a hand on you. He would never scream and yell at you all the time or call you horrible names. There would never be a valid reason for that to ever happen! Going through epic fights and then making up later is not an example of true love. The perfect boyfriend is able to control his anger and work through his issues so that they are never taken out on you. He adores you. He would be so upset if anything were to happen to you. He admires you deeply and will treat you the best way he knows how.<\/p>\n

19. He is willing to compromise<\/strong><\/p>\n

If everyone agreed with each other all of the time, the world would be a boring place. The perfect boyfriend compromises on issues or making plans because he wants the relationship to work. If you are always doing what your boyfriend wants to do, and nothing that you have ever suggested, then your boyfriend is not willing to compromise. This is especially important regarding holidays and family situations. When your boyfriend compromises, you definitely know that he is considering your feelings instead of only his\u00a0own.<\/p>\n

20. He shows sympathy<\/strong><\/p>\n

When something serious is going on in your life and you are having a really hard time, he consoles you. If your dog dies, he is there. If something happens to your family, he is there. Unfortunately, bad things will happen in life and the perfect boyfriend will be by your side through all of it. Even if he isn\u2019t sure what to say, he is there supporting you, holding your hand, and letting you cry on his shoulder. If he can see that you are visibly upset about something, he will ask you to talk about it and not\u00a0dismiss your feelings.<\/p>\n

Wendy\u2019s\u00a0passion is writing and helping others if she can. She has two beautiful kiddos and after a few years of divorce and singledom, a healthy relationship due to her recovery from co-dependency. She writes about relationship tools she has learned along the way and awesome new alternative music as well.<\/p>\n

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Source: Lifehack<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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