If you're the perpetual "Miss Independent" gal like I am, getting yourself into a relationship, even a casual one, can be nothing short of stressful. Getting through the awkward "getting to know you" phase is rough enough as is, but how do you know when you're evolving into something more than that? Here are 10 signs that you might be getting yourself into something for the long haul...

1. You've Had A Huge Fight And Survived

You never really know someone until you see them angry. Fighting brings out someone’s true colors and can sometimes bring out the worst in people. If you are able to have a fight without actually calling it quits, you’ve mastered a big test in your relationship. Tough times don’t last, but tough people do!

2. You Like Their Family

Remember when your momma used to say, “blood is thicker than water.” That was her way of saying family always comes first. If you don’t like your significant other’s family, there is a 100 percent chance they probably do NOT like you either. A relationship will seem more serious when you can actually see yourself being a part of your significant others family. Love is a two-way street, so make sure you can tolerate the loved ones that come along with your bae.

3. You Actually Are NOT Obsessed With Them

You can love someone so much and yet not be obsessed with them. This is called a healthy relationship, people! You don’t have to be texting them 24/7, stalking their social media or whatever to keep tabs on their worth to you. Healthy relationships make people happy and independent. You won’t be obsessed in a serious relationship because you already know you have a great thing going on. You will feel confident that you can direct your attention towards other priorities in your life.

4. You Don't Have To Live For The "Like"

Here’s some food for thought, NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS! When you really love someone and they really love you back, you won’t have to go shouting from the hills to tell the whole world how much they mean to you. Social media is just a platform to promote appearances. Just that, appearances! When you know it’s real, you won’t find the need to advertise your relationship in a picture to go fishing for “likes." If your relationship is actually that great, trust me, people will notice and tell you. You won't have to choke it down their throat first. Confidence is silent, insecurities are loud!

5. They Support Your Lifestyle

I’m not just saying they tell you to follow your dreams, but I mean like they physically are at your side supporting you through the uphill battle to success. That means they can understand that not every day will be a good day. Whether that means being okay with a partner who works crazy hours, has an obsessive habit or maybe they’re vegan! OK so really anything that goes against the current, this person probably loves the heck out of you. And honestly if you’re able to appreciate someone’s quirks and not be too demanding of their attention, this will make you a much better partner as well who can undergo anything.

6. You Can Agree To Disagree

Okay, story time. So maybe your boyfriend/girlfriend likes Donald Trump and you like Hillary Clinton. (Yikes!) But hey, it’s just politics right? I mean yeah, it technically affects your life. But,it’s not like shaming your significant other to switch their opinion will heavily weigh on the presidential election outcome. Fun fact, make sure you’re not letting the negativity of the world sink within you. It’s still possible to be in a loving relationship and not always see eye to eye. Recognize these differences and don’t fuel the fire if you don’t plan on containing the heat.

7. Baby Talk Isn’t So Scary

So maybe you don’t want to get pregnant this very moment, but the thought of having your significant other as your future baby’s mom or dad isn’t so alarming. Maybe you jokingly talk about your future kids or discuss favorite baby names. This is huge because not only are you discussing a romantic future with this person, but you are entertaining the idea of bearing a child that could grow to be exactly like who you are dating now.

8. They Predict Your Behavior

Whether that means memorizing your bed time routine, reciting your favorite movie quote, showing you something you would laugh at, or reminding you of things to not forget when you probably would have. This is someone who has been around you enough and who cares to examine your habits. When your partner is in tune to how you go about your day, you’ll feel the need to give them the same attention back. This is a sign of a relationship getting serious because it shows that they literally are starting to know everything about you and are somehow still sticking around.

9. Gross Habits Are Not A Deal-Breaker

"Sweatpants, hair tied, chilling with no make-up on that’s when you're the prettiest, I hope that you don’t take it wrong." Yeah…so Drake called that ish’ back in 2009. But seriously, a strong relationship won’t crack on the surface. When you feel like you don’t have to put on a face for someone, it shows that you are comfortable around them. Not saying to look like a bucket of slop every day (btw that’s perfectly ok if you want to), but I’m saying you don’t feel the pressure to put on a show. That’s good, in a serious relationship, they will not degrade you or make you feel anything less by not looking like a diva. It's not the end of the world if they notice a booger dangling out of your nose!

10. Something About This One is Different

And I don’t mean different as in that they are a long lost cousin of Miley Cyrus or that they are trying to bring Sexy Back when sexy never left. I mean different than the rest of them all, like you can just feel it in your bones that it seems like you knew this person your whole life. Something about them is irresistible and life has gotten beautiful in all aspects ever since you started dating. If you can honestly say that you never met a person like them before, this is someone worth holding onto that will take you by the hand to that next level.