9 Green Flags in a Relationship: How to Know When You've Found the Right Person

We all want to find the right person for us. We want someone who makes us feel good, someone we can trust, and someone who is good for us. So how do you know when you've found the right person? Well, there are a few things to look for. In this article, we will discuss our "9 Green Flags" in a relationship – or the character traits that indicate that your partner is good for you. If your partner meets these criteria, then congratulations! You've found someone special.

 

1. They Pay Attention:

One of the most important things in a relationship is communication. If your partner is a good communicator, they will be interested in what you have to say and they will make an effort to understand you. They will also remember the things that are important to you. For example, your partner will quickly remember what your favorite food or music is because it interests them! For example, when your partner brings you your favorite snack in the evening, you realize: they are attentive and interested in me.

2. They Don't Want to Change You

Your partner should love you for who you are – not for who they want you to be. A good partner will accept you as you are and will not try to change you. Of course, we all want our partners to help us grow and develop as individuals. But this should be a mutual decision – not something that your partner forces on.

3. They help Us Develope Ourselves:

This is the positive opposite of the point before and also a huge green flag! If our partner helps us in a healthy way to achieve our goals and develop ourselves further, then we are on the right track. A good partner will encourage us to be the best version of ourselves. They will also be our biggest cheerleaders, supporting us through thick and thin.

4. Our Family Likes Them

This one is important. If our family likes our partner, it's a good sign. Our family knows us better than anyone else and they want what's best for us. So if they approve of our partner, it means that they see the same potential in them that we do. Of course, it is not harmonious in every family and unfortunately, there are also family members who do not want to accept our partners for example because of different cultures or gender - this is of course not meant. But if you trust your family and the overall feeling is positive, then it's a good sign.

5. They are Capable of Arguing Properly

Now, just what is meant by that? It is an exceedingly great "green flag" if your partner can argue properly. Some people think that in a perfect relationship there should be no arguing, but this is not entirely true. Arguing is part of every relationship, the question is how you deal with it. Do you fall nasty insults, there are always the same quarrel topics and your partner digs out old things from your past? Well, this is not a healthy argument behavior in any case. A green flag is when your partner also tries to understand your point of view, is able to apologize when necessary, and stays respectful.

6. They Guard Other Peoples Secrets

We all have secrets, things we don't want to share with everyone. So it's important that our partner is someone we can trust – someone who will keep our secrets safe. If your partner is the kind of person who blabs everything to their friends, then you might want to think twice about them. On the other hand, if your partner is someone who is discreet and trustworthy, then you know you can trust them with anything.

7. They Do not Make it Your Job to Make Them Happy

A good partner will not put the responsibility for their happiness on you. They will not expect you to make them happy all the time or try to control your behavior in order to achieve this. Of course, it is natural that we want our partners to be happy. But a healthy relationship is one in which both partners take responsibility for their own happiness.

8. You Can Imagine a Future with Them

When you think about the future, do you see your partner in it? If so, that's a good sign! If you can't imagine a future with your partner, it might be an indication that something is not quite right. Of course, it's normal to have doubts from time to time. But if you can't see yourself with your partner in the long run, it might be time to have a talk with them.

9. Your Relationship Feels Like a Safe Space

A good relationship should be a safe space – a place where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or rejection. You should feel like you can tell your partner anything, without worrying about how they will react. If you don't feel like your relationship is a safe space, it might be an indication that something is wrong or you should talk about it.

 

That were 9 "green flags" which could be an indication that you found the right partner. Of course, this is not a guarantee, but it's definitely a good start! If you're in a relationship and you're not sure if your partner is the right one for you, ask yourself if they meet these criteria. And if not, maybe it's time to change something.

If not all criteria apply to your relationship, but most - do not be concerned! Not every relationship has to be perfect from the beginning. A relationship is constant learning and growing together. The important thing is that both people want it and are willing to put work into the relationship.