1. I’m in love with you
Falling in love is a powerful feeling. The oxytocin, which is released in your brain when you’re falling in love, makes you feel as if you’ve found the perfect partner.
Scientists have also found that your brain starts to fuse your own personality traits with your partner’s, says Match’s chief science advisor, Helen Fisher, PhD. This overlap leads you to feel pride for your partner, and even mistake their quirks for your own.
You’ll probably start thinking about him all the time — rereading your text messages, daydreaming about their future together, and wondering how he’ll feel when you tell him you love him. It’s a natural, healthy part of loving someone else. But don’t wait for those feelings to wear off if you’re not ready to commit.
2. I want to be with you
You’ve got a new girlfriend or a long-time fling and you need to say something to show him how much you care. I can’t think of a better way to do it than by sending him this list of the best things about you in the form of a thoughtfully selected gift. The list includes a bottle of wine, a set of cufflinks and a small statuette of your choice. You’ll be the envy of all your friends if you go the extra mile and treat your man like royalty. Hopefully you’ll make him feel as good as he makes you.
3. I want to be with you forever
Keeping the love affair going for more than just a fling is no small feat. Men are particularly finicky and if they have any doubts about your commitment level, the odds of them leaving you are high. If you want your partner to be with you for the long haul, you need to make him feel special from the moment he enters your life. The best way to accomplish this is by showering him with a generous dose of your love and devotion. You can do this by being a supportive and loving friend, not just a lover.
You could try to convince him with a string of expensive gifts or flowers, but this is not the best way to get your man to fall in love with you. The most important thing is to keep your cool and let him know how much you appreciate him for who he is and what he does.
4. I want to be with you now
You feel a strong bond with him and want to spend as much time together as possible. You want to get to know him better, learn more about his life, and let him know just how much you care for him.
He may be a bit of a handful at times, but you’re still willing to risk it all for him and your future together. You’re unafraid to make yourself vulnerable with him and are ready for a new chapter in your life.
He puts effort into being your forever person, which means that he makes space for you in his life and always remembers how important you are to him. Even when he doesn’t show it, you can trust him to do the right thing and keep your relationship safe.
5. I want to be with you forever
The idea of being with your boyfriend forever can be scary, but it’s an unavoidable part of loving someone. After all, you don’t know how long you’ll be with him and you might not like what you find out if you let go.
A man who wants to be with you forever is not afraid to tell you how much he loves you and how amazing of a person you are. He’s not ashamed of his past and he has plans for the future that include you.
He also doesn’t argue about what you believe or value because he respects your differences and values. He supports your dreams and makes you the #1 priority in his life, whether that’s working, spending time with your family or anything else.