Love, it has its stages. The first few are all rainbows and butterflies. You're on a high from being on a cloud nine of bliss.
The later stages are still blissful but they're also raw and real. This is when you feel completely comfortable with your significant other. I'm talking being able to be your absolute self around them and not fear any judgment. Well, you may still be judged, but at this point, you could care less.
You've accepted it. Here are 10 signs you're completely comfortable with your significant other:
1. They've witnessed your earth-shaking belching.
You both have gnarly burping skills. You may have even learned this early on from one of your first dates. Hey, neither of you can help it, you have acid reflux. Better out, then in. Isn't it refreshing to know you can be your complete self with them?
2. You've unapologetically passed gas around them.
Both of you have no shame, you just let it rip. Your S.O. may even get a thrill out of watching you be fumigated by their fart. They enjoy a good old dutch oven. You may laugh about this momentarily after you stop gagging from it all. Who would think you can taste such a foul smell? No worries, you feel something brewing so you'll have your revenge soon enough. They won't know what hit them, it will be silent but deadly.
3. You were there for them during the stomach flu.
They were then there for you when you caught their stomach flu. You were the definition of a hot mess, had things coming out of both ends, a total disaster. Nothing screams love like taking care of someone when they're disgustingly ill.
4. They've gone to the bathroom with the door open.
Woah, there is not a care in the world. You could even be in the shower while they let one rip. Let's take a moment and thank the fragrant gods for automatic air fresheners.
5. You've helped pop a zit for them.
There's just some satisfying feeling of popping a zit. That feeling is intensified when it isn't even your own blemish. Just tell your S.O. that you got their back...face, arms, and chest.
6. You've plucked each other's eyebrows.
The truth and beauty can be painful. Luckily, you keep each other and each other's eyebrows in check.
7. Their family considers you an adopted child.
As does your family. Both of you have been accepted into the clans. Every time they see you, they welcome you with open arms. What more could you ask for?
8. You know their order. Everywhere.
Whether it be a drink, meal, or dessert order, you know that you will pick a success. You know their favorites as well as their food aversions.
9. You clean up each other's most disgusting messes and it's not a big deal.
Sure, some people like messy organization. The kind where everything has a place in a deep abyss of cluttered chaos. Yet, you don't mind helping out. The trick is to take a picture of the room before cleaning to make sure you put things back in their rightful place. Your S.O. will be happy and so will you. Oh, and look, you found your missing sock.
10. You spend a considerable amount of time with their family... whether they are with you or not.
Nothing says comfortable more than spending quality time with your significant other's family members. You get to bond with their mom or dad over shopping or even shooting at the range. You may even get to hear a story of two of what your S.O. did in their childhood days.
So, if you haven't witnessed or done any of these yet in your relationship, just wait. It'll happen. You'll reach that level of comfort and once you do, it'll be a sigh of content...there may even be a chuckle or two from both of you laughing at each other's burping skills. Hey, what can you say? It's love.
