He tickles you pink
A sense of the humour is one of the most appealing qualities in a man and seeing the lighter side of life can see you both through the hardest of times. It doesn't matter if no one else finds you funny, as long as you can make each other laugh out loud.
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He loves your bare faced cheek
Yes, you may think he is lying but the chances are that he really does prefer you au naturel. He loves you for you, not for the clothes you wear or the cosmetics you plaster on. If he tells you you're pretty when you are cuddled up in your pyjamas then chances are that he means it.
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He has the same life plan
If you want to settle down and have a family and he wants to travel the world with no commitments then you are not on the same page. Although all couples have to make compromises you should essentially want the same things out of life and be able to work towards them together.
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He's your trusty steed
If you have been hurt in the past it can be difficult to trust again, but it is an important part of any relationship. Your partner should earn your trust by proving that he always keeps his word and treats you with respect. No, you can never be 100% sure he won't stray but 99.5% will do.
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He's a rock steady support
Whether you are going for a job promotion or planning a night out with your friends - he is your biggest cheerleader. He may not agree 100% with all your decisions but he will never stop you doing anything, will be there to offer advice and pick you up when things go wrong.
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He has foibles...and you love them
It's wrong to think that to be 'the one' your man has to be perfect. Nobody is perfect. You'll know he's 'the one' when you know him well enough to see all his flaws, accept them for part of who he is, and love him just as much anyway.
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He gets the thumbs-up from your family/friends/dog
OK, it shouldn't matter what other people think of him, but it is still nice to know that they approve. Your nearest and dearest are pretty difficult to win round and convince that anyone is good enough for you so, if he manages to get them on his side, then you're probably on to a winner.
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He makes you wake-up happy
As you roll over in the morning and see him lying next to you, you are struck with a great sense of contentment. Here, out of everywhere in the world, is where you most want to be. You feel lucky to have him in your life and can't imagine sharing it with anyone else.
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He mesmerises you
Of course you are still going to find other men attractive but it's amazing how much less you notice them when you have found 'the one'. Think about it, have you met anyone recently who really got your juices flowing? No? Then chances are he's right in front of you.
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He's undoubtedly, absolutely, definitely 'the one'
Sometimes there is no defining factor or moment that confirms he is 'the one' - you just know. When your life is brighter with him in it (even with his annoying habits and football obsession), when you feel happy each morning and can't imagine your life without him, when you smile thinking about him - you just know.
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