When it comes to relationships, you, like almost everyone else, have been conditioned to only look for red flags. Take notes about deal breakers and toxic things that can threaten to destroy the relationship and your heart. But just like the red flags, you also need to look for the green signs in your relationship that show your partner is the keeper and they’re “the one” because sometimes, you need to look for the good stuff too, you know.

Looking for red flags early in a relationship is something everyone does to make sure they are with the right kind of person. But what about looking for green flags in a relationship? The things that will help you know that this is the person you should be with? This is the person with whom you will be able to build a happy, healthy and fulfilling relationship?

Here are 15 green signs in a relationship that prove your partner is your number one

1. They understand your feelings.
   You know you’re with the right person when they understand or try to understand what you’re going through. They may not have gone through the same thing, but they respect and love you enough to try to understand your struggles.

Someone who will tirelessly stand by you, trying to help you through difficulties, no matter who you always have to be with.

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2. They make you feel comfortable.
   One of the biggest green signs in a relationship is when your partner never makes you feel uncomfortable about anything. You can always talk to them about anything you want, and they will be there with open ears and an open mind.

Anything that’s bothering you, you can talk to them freely, and they’ll be there to make sure you both can work through it in a healthy way, without any judgment or negative feedback.

3. They never play games.
   You know you’re with the right person when they deliver on their promises and never get you hung up on. If they tell you they will call you, they will call you. If they tell you they’ll meet you at 5pm, they’ll be there at 5.

When you’re with the right person, you never have to wonder what’s going on or where you stand in the relationship; Everything will be completely clear to you.

4. They help you be a better person.
   The right kind of partner will always help you become the best version of yourself, and wholeheartedly help you achieve your true potential. At the same time, they will also fix themselves and their shortcomings, always striving to be your best partner and a better human being.

5. They save you space.
   You always look forward to being with the one you love, but sometimes you may need some time to yourself as well. And guess what? Your partner won’t make you feel bad about it. They will understand the importance of personal space, and they will always trust and love you enough to give you that.

Giving them your space, without getting angry or bitter about it is one of the biggest green flags out there. They won’t get much out of it if you choose to spend an evening or two with a friend or decide to go to bed early, instead of watching a movie with them.

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6. They admit their mistakes.
   Sometimes things can go wrong in a relationship, and fights and arguments are an integral part of it. But if you’re dating someone who admits their mistakes, apologizes, and really works through them, you’ve finally found “The One.”

It’s not always easy to admit your flaws, and some people fail miserably, but if you’re with someone who doesn’t hesitate to apologize for their mistakes, know that you’ve found a lifeguard.

7. They are comfortable with silence.
   Silence can sometimes be a litmus test when it comes to judging whether or not you are in a healthy relationship. You know you love the right person when they are comfortable with the occasional silence in the relationship.

Loving each other doesn’t mean you have to keep talking and talking; Enjoying each other’s presence even when you have nothing to say says a lot about the person you’re with and the kind of relationship you share with each other.

8. They have a lot of passion in themselves.
   And that doesn’t just mean in the bedroom, though that’s just as important. Always be with someone who is passionate about something in their life, whatever that may be. Could it be cooking, reading, playing sports, or even knitting, it doesn’t really matter; As long as they put in a lot of effort to be better every passing day and try to improve themselves, instead of watching Netflix all the time. Someone who wants to grow is the best kind to be with.
9. They treat everyone with respect.
   Treating everyone with respect doesn’t just mean people you know or relate to. You know you’ve found a good person, when they’re kind and respectful to people who appear to be “inferior” to them, like a waiter, a sweeper, or someone in the service industry. He will never put them down, and will always treat these people with lots of patience, kindness, and a healthy demeanor.

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10. They love your friends and family, and not just for it.
    This is probably one of the most important green flags in a relationship. When your partner gets along with your family and friends, and they genuinely want you to have a good relationship with them, know that you’ve hit the jackpot. Not many people feel the need to have good relationships with their partner’s family, and that can be a huge turn-off. But, when your partner treats your friends and family like their own and gives them the love and respect they give their own family, it says a lot about their character and integrity.
11. They love pets and animals as much as you do.
    You can tell a lot about a person’s personality by knowing how they treat animals. You should never be with anyone who is cruel to animals, as this shows their tendency to be violent, and you never know, they may end up being violent with you.

But when you’re with someone who loves and cares for animals, as much as you do, you know they have pure hearts. How they treat innocent animals, says a lot about who they are as a person.

12. They make an effort to see you.
    When your partner wants to see you, spend time with you and make an effort to do so, that’s a good sign. Relationships need effort and a certain amount of hard work, and if your partner is willing to put in that work, take it as a positive sign.

You would never want to be with someone who doesn’t care enough, or who thinks they have better, more important things to do than meet you. If your partner is trying to make plans with you and spend time with you, despite their busy schedules, know that you have found a keeper.

13. They never pressure you to have sex.
    In healthy relationships, sex is always organic, and if someone is directly or indirectly coercing you into having sex, get out of that relationship as quickly as possible. If your partner never makes you feel pressured to have sex, takes your feelings into consideration, acknowledges and respects your sexual boundaries, and asks for your approval, that’s a huge green flag. Physical intimacy should always happen because both partners want it to happen, not because you are in a relationship, which is why they are entitled to your body.

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14. It helps you be your true self.
    No matter who you are, you should always be the real you. be with someone who encourages you to be your most authentic self; Pretending to be someone you’re not, just to please your partner is one of the most unhealthy things you can do. If you’ve never felt the need to be your authentic self in a relationship, know that you’re with the right person, and in the right kind of relationship.

15. They take care of you in small ways.
    A happy relationship isn’t always about big, grand gestures, and most of the time it’s the little things that matter the most. Preparing your favorite dish when you are sad, asking if you ate, cuddling you while you sleep, helping you wash up, drinking wine, dancing on the sofa – these are the things that can give you happiness like no other. Be with someone who takes care of you in the smallest things, and makes those little things feel like an adventure.

Love is a beautiful thing and if you find a partner like that and have a relationship with all these green flags, count your stars, because you’ve found your best self. Go, give them the shortest hug you can give, and never let them go.