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Experts reveal signs you've found your soulmate

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Experts identify key signs indicating a person has found their soulmate, even if the relationship isn't perfect.
  • These signs include the ability to compromise, feeling good about oneself in the partner's presence, and resolving arguments without drama.
  • True partners encourage self-confidence, foster open communication, and create a safe space for expressing thoughts and feelings.

Finding a lifelong partner involves more than just initial infatuation; experts highlight several key indicators that suggest you've found someone truly compatible. While no relationship is perfect, these signs point toward a strong foundation for a future together, according to insights from love and relationship specialists shared by Independent.

One crucial sign is the ability to compromise. Disagreements over opinions, habits, or desires are normal, but how couples navigate these differences is paramount. Psychotherapist Kate Moyle emphasizes that finding solutions agreeable to both parties, without stubborn insistence on being right, is vital. "There will always be a kind of competition between the needs of two people, and we cannot expect to agree on everything," she notes, underscoring the importance of effective conflict resolution.

There will always be a kind of competition between the needs of two people, and we cannot expect to agree on everything

โ€” Kate MoylePsychotherapist Kate Moyle on the inevitability of differing needs in a relationship.

A healthy relationship also fosters a sense of self-worth. A good partner should make you feel comfortable and secure, accepted and respected. Constant criticism or negative comments about your appearance or character have no place in a strong bond. Relationship expert James Preece states that the right person boosts your confidence and encourages you to be your best self. "They should encourage you, share compliments, and show how much they value you," he advises, explaining that this builds trust and a feeling of being loved for who you are.

Furthermore, the way arguments are handled is telling. While conflicts are inevitable, they shouldn't escalate into drama. Healthy disagreements focus on finding common ground rather than winning an argument or resorting to insults. Moyle explains that partners can disagree without jeopardizing the relationship, demonstrating emotional maturity and mutual respect. Open communication is another cornerstone; with the right person, you feel safe to express thoughts, feelings, and problems without fear of judgment or ridicule, allowing issues to be addressed proactively.

They should encourage you, share compliments, and show how much they value you

โ€” James PreeceRelationship expert James Preece on how a true partner boosts confidence.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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