Signs that they are the "one"
Picture this: you're scrolling through Instagram, bombarded by the perfect couple selfies captioned, "found my forever" or "soulmate."
Imagine you're scrolling through Instagram, bombarded by the perfect couple selfies captioned, "found my forever" or "soulmate." Your best friend nudges you, asking if you've found the one yet.
Suddenly, the existential dread creeps in. Are you missing the memo? Relax. Please sit back, grab some popcorn, and explore the oh-so-obvious signs that you've stumbled upon the one.
Table of Contents:
- They laugh at your jokes
- They are your biggest cheerleader
- They share food without complaining
- They remember the weird stuff
- They binge-watch your trashy shows without complaining
- They handle your hangry episodes like a pro
- They accept your weirdness
- They have mastered the art of listening
- They are willing to compromise
- They make the mundane magical
- They plan for the future
They laugh at all your jokes:
even the cringe ones.
Let's start with the hallmark of any great romance: your partner's impeccable ability to laugh at your jokes. If you say, "I'm on a seafood diet. I see food and eat it," and they respond with genuine laughter instead of an eye roll, congratulations! You've got a keeper. Or maybe they're too polite to tell you your humour needs work. Either way, savour the moment.
They are your biggest cheerleader.
"You can do it, babe!" they say as you struggle to open a jar of pickles. Sure, they're hyping you to tasks a toddler could master, but isn't it adorable?
When someone believes in you, even when the odds are... let's say, not in your favor it's a sign. Or maybe they're just in it for the free pickles.
They share food without complaining.
This might sound trivial, but if someone willingly offers you the last slice of pizza, you've struck gold. It's not just pizza; it's love in carbohydrate form.
If they're willing to share dessert, too, write their name in your diary with a little heart.
They remember the weird stuff.
Did they surprise you with that obscure flavour of chips you casually mentioned liking six months ago? That's not just cute; that's CIA-level memory.
When someone recalls the random tidbits about your life– like how you secretly despise cilantro– it's a sign they're invested. Or they're secretly writing your biography.
They binge-watch your trashy shows without complaining
Everyone dreams of a partner who'll willingly endure their guilty pleasures like that reality dating show you'd never admit to watching in public.
Alternatively, they could be hoping you'll reciprocate with their three-hour documentary on airplane engines.
They handle your "hangry" episodes like a pro.
Ever snapped at them because your favourite coffee show ran out of oat milk? Did they calmly hand you a snack and pretend they didn't just witness your diva meltdown? If yes, hold onto them tight.
The one who knows your hunger-fueled wrath and loves you anyway.
They accept your weirdness.
Do you sing to your plants? Do you insist on naming every stray cat you meet? Whatever your quirks, the one will embrace them.
They won't bat an eye when you're wearing mismatched socks or using baby talk with your dog. & if they join in on the weirdness- jackpot! Unless, of course, their weirdness trumps yours– in which case, may the quirkiest one win.
They have mastered the art of listening.
Do they nod at all the right moments when you're ranting about your co-worker's questionable spreadsheet formatting? Congratulations, you've got someone who's at least trying. If they occasionally offer insightful advice, they might just be the one. If not, hey, at least they're good at pretending.
They are willing to compromise.
Do they let you pick the restaurants 90% of the time? Are they cool with your "no pineapple on pizza" rule, even if they secretly love it? Compromise is key in relationships, and if they're doing it with a smile, you've hit the jackpot.
Unless, of course, they're passive-aggressively planning a pineapple rebellion.
"Compromise in love is not about losing; it’s about choosing what matters more."
They make the mundane magical.
Do they turn grocery shopping into a fun scavenger hunt? Do they make you laugh while folding laundry? If someone can turn life's dullest moments into memories worth cherishing, they're probably the one. Or a really good entertainer– in which case, keep them around anyway.
"When you’re with ‘the one,’ even the quietest moments feel like a fairy tale."
They plan for the future but keep it real.
Finally, if they're talking about the future with you, it's a big deal. Whether it's planning next year's vacation or discussing what breed of dog you'll adopt, it shows they're thinking long-term. But if they're naming your future kids on the first date, maybe run.
"cause you were my yellow"
Finding the one is less about some grand, fairy-tale moment and more about the little things. The shared laughs, the compromises, and the mutual weirdness are what make a relationship special. Enter Idyll, the dating app where finding your soulmate is as easy as finding your next guilty pleasure reality show.
Vanshika Arya