9. He’s happy that you’re happy.A loving partner will boost your self-esteem, self-confidence, and help you feel a more secure sense of identity. If he gives his all to turn your frown upside down or reassures you when you experience self-doubt, he’s demonstrating that he cares about your happiness (both in the relationship and as an individual). Ask yourself this: do you feel more positively about yourself when you’re alone than you did before you met him? If the answer’s yes, feel confident you have a man that loves you.
- This doesn’t mean you’ll never get frustrated with each other or get into arguments—that’s just part of being in a relationship. However, your baseline happiness will feel stronger when there’s true love involved.
- Reader Poll: We asked 338 wikiHow readers if they think it’s a good sign if you feel more confident and happy around the person you’re dating, and 93% said yes! [Take Poll]