Where to find a keeper

The guy I am currently interested in just radiates love for his friends and family. He often tells his friends he loves or misses them, and when he needs time to cry, it isn't some huge deal. The time we spend together feels meaningful, while not sexual.

I feel liked for being me, and confident the sex will come when we take the next step. It feels like we're building a durable relationship. When they ask how my day is, and is genuinely interested in hearing about the outfit I saw a woman wearing that I just couldn't stop fawning over, and they smile and are happy with me as a result. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories.

Meghan and Harry look super loved up right now. Getty Images. In the beginning of your relationship, does your man show an interest in meeting your besties? And does he follow it up with a plan, like hosting a low-key dinner party? When your guy calls your mom to tell her about your promotion before you do, that should tell you something. A man who is supportive of you and your goals is typically a guy who doesn't "feel threatened by your success," says Kirshenbaum. Does your man really listen to you?

You'll know he's a keeper if you tell him you have a big scary work meeting and the next time you talk, he asks how it went. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills child, parenting, and relationship psychotherapist tells Bustle. But when it comes to working out the kinks and differences of opinion that lead to unpleasant fighting, most folks gets stuck. I'd like to say this is a no-brainer, but so often I see people in relationships with someone who doesn't treat them as an equal partner.

They just do it out of love. Being a great partner means encouraging you to do what's best for you— even if it doesn't involve them. A great partner should make you feel so comfortable that you can spend time together saying nothing at all. If you and your partner can experience silence together without feeling freaked and worried that something is wrong or — an even bigger red flag — feeling bored, then that's a good sign you can stand side by side on life's unpredictable journey. Life comes at you fast, so you want someone who's going to be able to handle that with you.