. Do they answer ALL of your questions? (yes, even the stupid & pointless ones)
Why do children hate me? Why is 6 really afraid of 7? Why are the flags at half-mast today? What are you thinking about? Why aren't you thinking of me? Are you thinking of me? Does this make me look fat? If the answer is anything other than the truth (hopefully the version that won't make you cry) or a lie made up on the spot that could actually pass as believable, then probably not.
As spouses/bf's/gf's goes, answering your mind-numbing questions comes with the territory.
(I would like to give a personal shout out to my own, for answering my most stupid questions without any hesitation.)
2. Do they know what to say to get you to your almost-breaking point?
Yes, as horrible as it sounds, the people who know you the best, know just what it takes to get you to that not-so-happy-place and will even make you contemplate murder.
With that being said, the good ones, and frankly, the only ones you want to keep around, will use this power sparingly. And if they don't, well, then they're just assholes.
3. Would you do anything for that person? And when I say anything, I mean ANYTHING.
For example, would you go to a Texas Rangers game two hours before the actual game, in 103 degree Texas weather, crammed next to some really gross, sweaty, old guy, just so they could get the bobble head they wanted? Yeah? How about sit through an awkward first dinner with the girlfriend's parents? Because that's pretty much just as bad as the Rangers game and we all know it. If so, then you're probably good.
4. Do they push you to better yourself?
Not only that, but do they make you WANT to be better? If the answer is no, then you probably might want to reevaluate your relationship.
The person you're with should always make you want to be better. Whether it's eating healthier, encouraging you to go to church more, working out, making a bet to get you motivated to get to your goal, or just making you want to be less of an asshole to the general population.
5. Last, but not least, are you happy with that person?
Genuinely and truly happy? When they make you laugh, does your stomach hurt ten minutes afterward because it feels like you just did the most intense ab workout? When you see them across the room do you smile like a big buffoon?
Just kidding ...kind of. But, there should definitely be humor in your relationship. If not, it won't be any fun and you will be miserable, and nobody wants that.
