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5 signs that someone truly loves you

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There's not one "right" or exact formula to be able to understand just how much someone loves you, there are definitely some habits and signals that they genuinely care about you, perhaps more than you give them credit for. Be on the lookout for these, and consider that maybe, there's more love in your life than you realize. They Aren't Inconvenienced By Your Feelings You know you've been extra complain-y lately, and maybe in a bad mood for a few days in a row at least. Yet, your significant other doesn't really see it that way, nor are they holding it against you. Sure, you had a bad night or two, but they aren't inconvenienced by your normal, natural range of emotions and experiences. They're Loyal To You It's not that they say they'll be loyal to you, but that they actually are. You could never dream of them being unfaithful or speaking ill of you behind your back — yet you don't realize what a rarity and privilege it is. They W...

Real Love Doesn't Hurt

We should all “love in a way that makes the other person feel free.” Real love in our lives, whether from friends or family, should never bring us pain.  We should be loved in a way that makes us feel free--free and encouraged to grow into our best selves.  Do you feel free?  Do you feel uplifted and valued by those you love? Real love is life; it nurtures our spirit and wraps us in authentic comfort.  We are seen, acknowledged and considered. In fact, our psychological well-being is directly linked to feeling supported and nurtured in our relationships.  We have a hierarchy of needs that drive us towards self-actualization and personal fulfillment.  Real love from our family and friends adds to our feelings of belonging, security and esteem.  Love inspires a connectedness that uplifts and endures; its basis is mutual respect and admiration.  Closely examine the ways that you give and receive love in your own life.  It...