16 You dress up when you know you’re going to see them.
Most people in long-term relationships don’t generally give their outfits or overall appearance a second thought. But if you’re in a relationship and the object of your affection isn’t your spouse, you might find yourself paying closer attention to the clothes you wear, the makeup you put on, and the perfume you apply. After all, these things matter, especially when you’re trying to woo someone.
17 You think of them when you hear love songs.
The person that should come to mind when you hear a song about falling in love is your significant other—but if you’re being honest with yourself, that’s no longer the case. Now, songs like “Crazy In Love” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” bring to mind someone else, even though you know you shouldn’t be thinking about them.
18 When they’re sad, you’re sad.
Your best friend is going through a difficult time at work, and for some unexplained reason you’re starting to feel depressed, too. The only reason you’d feel secondhand emotions this intensely for someone other than your partner is because you care immensely about their well-being, and because all you want is to see this person happy.
19 You compare your partner to them.
Many couples dig themselves into a hole by comparing their relationship to other couples’, but it’s another problem entirely if you find yourself comparing your significant other to another person in your life. Not only will this highlight the “flaws” in your partner, but it’s also a sign that you secretly want your partner to be that other person.
20 They make you want to be a better person.
You’ve never had any serious interest in volunteering or making an impact, but now that you care about what “that” person thinks of you, you’re making more of a conscious effort to give back to the community. Even on a day-to-day basis, you notice yourself trying to be nicer, because you want to be someone who’s worthy of their love and affection. Kindness starts from the inside, so try these 50 Easy Ways to Be Nicer to Yourself.
