The only thing better than being in love is falling in love. Everything feels new, you aren’t quite sure if it’s really love yet, and you start waiting to see who’s finally going to say it out loud first. It’s the best. Soak up every sickly sweet minute of it.
1. YOU TALK ABOUT THINGS YOU’LL DO TOGETHER IN THE FUTURE, WITHOUT REALIZING YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE
It’s not weird to talk about that concert that’s in three months or the trip you want to take to the beach this summer around him, because he’ll be around to go with you.
2. WHEN YOU SAY, “I MISS YOU,” IT’S BECAUSE YOU REALLY DO MISS HIM AFTER ONLY A DAY APART
It’s not just a cute thing to say, it’s a real ache that says he’s a part of your life now.
3. YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR EX
Things with your guy now are so good you can’t be bothered with whatever’s in the past.
4. THINGS YOU USUALLY HATE SEEM OK – AND EVEN FUN – IF YOU’RE DOING THEM WITH HIM
Riding a roller coaster you’re terrified of? Fine, as long as he holds your hand and promises not to laugh at how you scream.
5. YOU’RE COMFORTABLE WITH MAKING LITTLE SACRIFICES FOR HIM
You wouldn’t put off your responsibilities for him, but if he’s sick and needs you to help take care of him instead of going to brunch one morning, you’re totally cool with that.
6. HE’S THE “SOMETHING GOOD” YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN EVERYTHING ELSE IS REALLY ROUGH
Work is driving you crazy, but at least you’ve got him to cheer you up when you get home.
7. YOU FEEL SAFE WHEN YOU’RE AROUND HIM
It’s hard to describe this feeling, but it really is the best thing in the world. Like nothing bad can happen.
8. YOU’RE COMFORTABLE ENOUGH AROUND HIM TO MAKE BAD JOKES AND BE YOUR FULLY WEIRD SELF
You might’ve been trying to impress him before, but now you’re cool to hum around the kitchen and wear your pants tucked into your socks when he comes over.
9. YOU KEEP SEEING THINGS OUT IN PUBLIC THAT YOU KNOW HE’D LOVE
Stuff you used to walk by every day suddenly has David’s name all over it.
11. YOU’RE NOT WORRIED ABOUT “SCARING HIM OFF.”
You’re comfortable enough to cry in front of him or show him huge, slightly embarrassing collection of Beanie Babies (that you swear could be worth a fortune one day), because you feel secure that he’s not going anywhere at the drop of a hat.
12. LITTLE THINGS, LIKE GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE, ARE BETTER WHEN HE’S AROUND
A walk down the cereal aisle can be a very romantic date if you’re with the right person.
13. HE ANNOYS THE HECK OUT OF YOU, BUT YOU STILL WANT TO BE AROUND HIM
“I love you, but I don’t like you right now,” is something you’re almost ready to say.
14. YOU DON’T FREAK OUT IF HE DOESN’T TEXT BACK RIGHT AWAY
All that “does he like me back” anxiety is gone, and you finally have enough chill to be OK with his slow texting.
15. WHEN HE’S SAD, YOU’RE GENUINELY SAD TOO
You feel his pain and he feels yours.
16. YOU’RE ACTUALLY ENTERTAINED BY HIS CUTE CHILDHOOD PHOTOS
And you actually like listening to his long, rambly stories. Just hanging out and talking about anything is fun.
17. YOU’D RATHER STAY IN AND DO NOTHING WITH HIM THAN GO OUT
“Started staying in and going out less” is your new mantra, and it’s totally OK with you.
18. YOU WANT TO SHOW HIM ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS
Not because you want them to be his favorite things too, but because you want him to know you better than anyone else.
19. YOU HAVE TO RESTRAIN YOURSELF FROM TALKING ABOUT HIM WITH YOUR FRIENDS ALL THE TIME
If you could you’d gush about this guy constantly. But out of respect for your friends and their sanity, you hold back (a little).
20. YOU’VE STARTED THINKING ABOUT INTRODUCING HIM TO YOUR FAMILY
Because you genuinely want to know how he fits in around them.
21. YOU REGULARLY CATCH YOURSELF DOING DEEP DIVES OF HIS INSTAGRAM
And the best part is you aren’t even scared of accidentally liking a photo, because you’re past the point of feeling like you’ll freak him TF out if you do.
22. YOU WANT TO DO THINGS YOU’VE ALREADY DONE AGAIN SO HE CAN BE THERE WITH YOU THIS TIME
Time to take a return trip to the Grand Canyon so you can kiss while the sun goes down and not care how cute or gross you look – you’re in love! dammit! And you don’t care who knows.
Source: Cosmopolitan
