How to Know If Someone Is Serious About a Relationship
Words can be attractive, but consistency, respect, honesty and effort usually tell you much more about someone's intentions.
When people are getting to know each other, it can be difficult to understand whether someone is genuinely serious.
There is no single test, but patterns of behaviour can provide useful information.
Their actions match their words
Someone who repeatedly makes promises but rarely follows through may be showing you something important.
Consistency matters.
They are interested in your real life
A serious connection usually involves curiosity about your values, goals, responsibilities and wellbeing, not only attraction.
Communication is not only convenient for them
Healthy relationships involve effort from both people.
One person should not always have to initiate every conversation or solve every misunderstanding.
They respect boundaries
Someone who is serious about you should be able to respect your pace and your right to say no.
Pressure is not proof of love.
They are willing to discuss the future
This does not mean making marriage promises after a few conversations.
It means they can honestly discuss what kind of relationship they want and whether your goals are compatible.
Take your time
Strong attraction can make people ignore inconsistencies.
Allow time for behaviour to confirm what words are saying.
