1. They knew you when you were in that "Awkward Freshman" Phase

If they could handle you during all that awkwardness, and they're still sticking around, then they are in it for the long haul.

2. You've seen each other grow as individuals.

As I mentioned above, you saw each other at your worst, and you watched each other transition from the worst phases to where you're at now. You've seen each other blossom from the awkward potato to the beautiful flower.

3. You've already had to face some tough life decisions together.

As a result, you've got an advantage over relationships that haven't had to deal with the high school to college transition, or the "Do we try long-distance?" talk. You know how to factor in your own wants with your partners, and make a decision that can help both of you.

4. You've built a solid relationship.

You grew together for four years, and as a result your relationship is naturally stronger than some of the relationships that began after high school. When you two start fighting, you know there's a solid relationship keeping you two from rashly deciding to call it quits.

5. You've made so many solid memories together.

Through the worst (and best) four years of your life, you had that one special someone who was with you when you were at your happiest, and at your saddest. You've done it all together, and you can never run out of memories you've shared.

6. The Future seems way more exciting when you think about facing it with them.

The idea of them by your side just makes you wanna go running toward whatever dangers lie in the future. Somehow, being with them makes everything less scary.

7. Your families probably already know each other pretty well.

Your families have probably been involved in this relationship at some point during your high school years, so they probably know each other and your significant other fairly well. You don't have to worry about that first meeting, because you can't even remember when that happened anymore. More likely than not, your family is just as involved in this relationship as you two are.

8. You've been there through a lot of your "first" experiences.

Whether it's "first kiss" or "first late night Taco Bell run," you two have been there for all the major events. Even if they didn't happen together, you knew when they happened. You were there, and you helped them through it.

9. You know each other, possibly too well.

You know how your partner acts when they're mad. You can tell by the little things how they're feeling. You can communicate without ever saying a word. You can tell when they're upset before they can most of the time.

10. You're kind of Cory and Topanga

And let's be real, everyone loves Cory and Topanga.