20 Signs You're Ready for a Serious Relationship

Getting into a relationship sounds thrilling, especially when you consider the new things you can experience with your partner. While it seems easy, relationships aren’t as simple as it seems once you sense the desire to settle down for something deeper and more serious. So how can you tell if it’s finally the right time for you? Find out the telltale signs that you’re ready for a serious relationship in this article.

1. You already have a stable life

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Having a serious relationship means sharing your life with that special person, so you also have to make sure that you already found your place in life. Is your career stable enough to support your partner in times of need? Before committing to someone, ask yourself first if you’re mentally, physically, and emotionally stable enough to handle any difficulties a couple might face.

2. You’re not rushing

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Patience is a healthy sign of maturity, so if you’re not in a hurry to jump into a serious relationship, then you might as well be ready for one when the right person comes. The more impatient a person is, the more likely their relationship might turn out unstable. And that would lead to irrational fights with lots of pain that could have been easily prevented by not recklessly jumping into a relationship.

3. You can take risks

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Sometimes, relationships may push you to take risks during critical moments, like suddenly moving to a new place and starting over with the love of your life. So ask yourself, can you take the risk for your partner if that time comes? If you’re confident that you can make risky choices for the sake of your relationship, then you’re ready to move on to the next level and take things seriously. 

4. The past no longer haunts you

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Moving on from our past experiences, pain, and hardships is never an easy task for most people. So if you already conquered the ghosts of your past, can you confidently say that nothing from your past can affect your new relationship? If your answer is yes, then that’s another sign that you can safely enter a serious relationship.

5. You know the right person for you

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Many people are searching for serious relationships too, but the real challenge is finding the right person in the sea of potential lovers. You may be the right person for a serious relationship, but none of your efforts will work if you end up dating someone incompatible with you. So if you already know exactly what you want in another person, then you’ll have something to guide you when entering a serious relationship.

6. Being alone doesn’t bother you

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If you’ve learned to become okay with being alone, then you won’t have attachment issues once you enter a serious relationship. The more comfortable you are with solitude, the more trust and security you can offer to your partner whenever you have to spend time away from each other. This mentality will provide peace of mind for both you and your partner if you can’t physically be next to each other at all times.

7. No more secrets

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If you’re comfortable sharing everything about yourself with your partner, then you’re ready to welcome a serious relationship. After all, what’s the point of entering a serious relationship if you only end up hiding a lot of things from your lover? While your privacy still matters, keeping questionable secrets from your partner will only create doubts and no one would want that in a serious relationship.

8. You can handle disagreements

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It’s easy to think you’re ready when things are still going well, but once you start facing conflicts, that’s when your patience will truly be challenged. If you can sit down with your partner and have a normal discussion, then that’s a good sign you can handle a serious relationship. Remember, disagreements don’t always have to end in fights that can harm your bond with each other.

9. You’re a good listener

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Relationships can’t be one-sided, to make things work, you have to listen mutually to each other. So if you can be a good listener no matter what conversation you’re having with your partner, you can show them that you truly care about them and your relationship. After all, nobody likes the feeling of being ignored or unheard.

10. You’re okay with intimacy

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Most people who want a serious relationship would expect a deeper level of intimacy with their partners. Are you willing to offer that to your partner? If you can comfortably express your affection, show off your love in public, proudly tell others about your relationship, and be as close as possible on an emotional level, then you’re ready for a serious relationship.

11. You’ve given enough time to know each other

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While it’s true that some couples click almost instantly and then they somehow last forever, it’s not always the same case for everyone else. So if you’ve taken things slow with your partner and you know each other well enough at this point, ask yourself if you want to be with them for the rest of your life. If your answer is yes and you think they’re perfect for you, then you’re good to go.

12. Commitment matters to you

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Once you’re ready to commit to a serious relationship, you will naturally want the same from your partner. You will also care if they’re committed to you just as much as you are to them because that’s how serious you are about your relationship. You can tell you’re deeply committed when you find yourself willing to make promises that you’re looking forward to keeping.

13. You’re faithful

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When you’re no longer searching for temporary flings and you’re not into hookups anymore, then you can consider yourself ready for a serious and faithful relationship. That means you won’t have eyes for anyone else and you won’t ever cheat on your partner. 

14. You have healthy boundaries

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Giving your all in a serious relationship doesn’t guarantee that it will last forever. That’s why you must also have clear boundaries before committing to someone and your partner should also be the same. When couples have healthy boundaries, both of you can protect each other’s peace and avoid disrespecting each other which can strengthen your overall relationship.

15. You value honesty

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An honest person promotes a safe and healthy space not just for themselves but also for their partner. So if you’re transparent about nearly everything you do in your life, you’re truly ready to find a partner that you can share your life with. Otherwise, a relationship built with lies and dishonesty will eventually crumble apart in the ugliest ways possible and will never become a serious one.

16. You’re willing to open up

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There are personal things we don’t share with other people, not even our closest friends or family. But in a serious relationship, a couple should be comfortable about opening up to each other. Otherwise, you may need to work more on building each other’s trust before taking things to the next level.

17. You deeply care about your partner

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When you truly love your partner, you end up caring more about them than you normally do for most people. If anything, you may care for them more than you do for yourself. If that’s the case and the feelings are mutual, then your relationship has certainly reached a serious level where you can both commit to each other for good.

18. You already have plans for the future

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Do you ever find yourself picturing your happy future with your partner? Are you consciously working on those future plans to make them closer to achieve? Then in that case, you’re clearly taking your relationship seriously and it’s best to discuss those plans with your partner if they share the same goals with you.

19. You feel complete around your partner

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If you get a sense of peace or wholeness whenever you spend time with your partner, then that’s a positive sign that you feel content with each other. Oftentimes, only couples who can perfectly meet each other’s wants and needs can achieve this level of satisfaction. So if that’s how you feel with your partner, you can safely offer to take things to the next level.

20. You’re confident in yourself

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As the saying goes, you should love yourself before offering to love anyone else, after all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. So if you’re confident in yourself as an individual, then you can avoid conflict in your relationship related to insecurities and self-esteem issues. If that’s the case, you’ll be strong enough to survive the most common problems in a relationship.

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