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Celebrate love! The most important thing about any celebration is spending it with those you love, whether it be family, friends, or a significant other.
Speaking of love, I’m excited to bring you this week’s video because I discuss the seven signs of TRUE love from a man. I hear all the time from women how often they become confused about whether or not a man really loves them and if he is serious about his feelings.
The adage “actions speak louder than words” rings truer than ever when it comes to dating and relationships. Anyone can tell you what you want to hear – but only someone who actually MEANS what they say will make sure their actions back up their words.
So, what are the signs of TRUE love from a man? Watch the video to find out:
The interesting thing about love is that we all communicate and receive it in our own unique ways. So tell me in the comments, which one of the true love signs means the most to YOU? Or if I missed one, what would you add to the list?
– James
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Summary –
1. He includes you in every part of his life.
When a man loves a woman he wants to integrate her into his life, and bring her around his family and friends. He wants them to love you, and for you to love them. He wants you to be an extension of him and include you in important events and milestones.
2. He tries to give more than he takes.
Real love is about giving and contributing to your partner’s life. A man who loves you will give to you in the best ways he knows how. He will care for you, respect you, listen to you, and adore you. He won’t drain your energy or make you feel like giving is only one sided. Great relationships are not about give and take, they are about give and give.
3. It’s not ‘me‘, it’s ‘us‘.
You were two separate individuals, but now are a combined team. When a man is in love he will see you as inseparable. This includes when RSVPing to an event, talking about a vacation, or looking into the future, Where he goes, he wants you to go and vice versa. It is no longer ‘my life,’ it is ‘our life.’
4. He really sees YOU.
How many people really see you? How many people hear what you’re not saying?
A man who loves you will pay such close attention to you that he will notice details that nobody else does. He will learn what makes you happy, sad, angry, or ecstatic. This awareness will help him love your more. It shows him all the small details he loves about you.
5. Your happiness is his happiness.
When a man truly loves you he shares in your happiness and lends you his strength to ease your pain. Being in love is about being teammates who always supporting each other. A man in love will want to see you happy and work to make it happen.
6. He’s there for you even on the rainy days.
Life is not always sunshine and rainbows. It can be difficult. Any man can stay next to you on the sunny days, but the true test of his love will be during the rainy days. Does he hold the “umbrella” over you on the rainy days?
There will be challenges, losses, and failures, but the right man will stand in front of you when you need protection, behind you when you need support, and next to you when you need a partner.
7. You will know.
When a man truly loves and cares about you he will make it known. He will put in the effort consistently, and back up his words with actions. You won’t have to wonder about his feelings, he will tell you and show you.
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This article originally appeared on James Michael Sama’s Blog
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The man that can be silly / enjoys my sometimes cool or silly playful nature when we’re with friends and when we’re alone. He can expect that I will sing to him, etc. He’s the center of my focus when we’re not busy working. Faith. Liberty. French kisses.
you described codependency, not love.
Stop selling bs!
#1. Men dont experience true love.
#2. If you need someone else to tell you whats up with your man, you arent ready for a relationship.
Actually if you want true love, you arent ready for real life.
hey guys…i have to tell the world about this; after being in relationship with myh husband for seven years,he broke up with me, I did everything possible to bring him back but all was in vain, I wanted him back so much because of the love I have for him, I begged him with everything, I made promises but he refused. I explained my problem to a friend and she suggested that I should rather contact a spell caster Dr Lake that could help me cast a spell to bring him back because of her own previous experience but I… Read more »
I like the last one. You will know it coz you can feel it.
I want to know more about how to become a good lover
He always involve you in his all plans and show his love by action not words
If man really love you he will bring you to his family respect u fight for tour love
If man really love he will bring you to his family meet you respect you plans in his future include u
A guy’s body language is a subtle indication of his feelings. If he leans toward you when you speak or makes eye contact, he obviously has interest in your words. Mirroring your body language is also a sign that he wants to connect. Casual touches, such as gently putting his hand on your arm or shoulder during a greeting or initiating contact during a conversation are all important body language clues.
VERY well said. I was raised to believe “It’s in his kiss”, but my journey included the lessons you shared.
Where have all the cowgirls gone? As a man, I know I don’t want to be with a weak woman who needs all this bullshit, or expects me to try to tell her what’s wrong with her or guess what she needs. What bullshit. Grow up, pull on those big girl panties, express yourself, and support yourself, women.
I agree with you
It’s not weak. No one can read anyone’s mind. They want to feel love. You will age and you will get old and get sick one day and you will eat those words and you will also appreciate to be loved on your death bed you will see.
No one has it all figured out in life. If you have, you need to buy a lotto ticket.
Wonderful article I totally love it. It’s good to know these signs 🙂
He will listen and take to heart good advice from her.
I see 1-3 as so important for real love and a relationship that when it is not reciprocated for the Man it’s hard. Very hard for 4-7 to happen. For me anyway he side by side and the shares of all these and more need to happen. If I man does not feel 1-3 happening equally it is hard for him to fully be present to act on 4-7. It is my experience and then you get exhausted and feel lonely even in the relationship. Then, it’s hard to do 4-7 and you stop doing 1-3. Relationships today should be… Read more »
Sorry for a few mistyped / wrong words. Damn iPhone autocorrect.
Thanks….was perfectly said 🙂
More signs of true love include not trying to separate their partners from friends or family, not being jealous of any children their partner has (whether it’s with him or someone else), and not abusing them mentally or physically. Because men who do this don’t love.