They’re Not Your Forever Person If They’re Doing The Bare Minimum

Your forever person would go above and beyond for you. They would do anything to make you happy. Unfortunately, they’re not your forever person if they’re doing the bare minimum in these areas:

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to texting. They should be doing more than answering your messages with one or two words. They should be reaching out to you first. They should be keeping the conversation flowing and giving you more than a single word to go on. They should be checking in on you, reminding you how much they miss you, and sending good morning messages.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to acting present. They should do more than physically show up to shop with you or see movies with you (especially if they’re complaining the whole time). They should put down the phone when you’re speaking. They should joke around with you and try to have a fun time. They should enjoy the quality time that you spend together instead of acting like it’s a chore.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to conversations. They should be doing more than nodding along. They should be showing interest in your thoughts and opinions. They should be listening closely to what you have to say. They should be asking questions and contributing their own ideas. They should make it clear that they like hearing you talk, and that it’s not going in one ear and out the other.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to sex. They should be doing more than taking care of their own needs. They should be focused on your pleasure. They should make sure that they aren’t the only one who is benefiting from this type of physical intimacy. They should care about your experience as much as they care about their own.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to date nights. They should be doing more than showing up when you ask them to be there. They should be planning dates themselves. They should be suggesting cute things to do together. They should be dressing nice and wearing that cologne you mentioned you love. They should be trying as hard as you try.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to favors and chores. They should be doing more than taking out the garbage after you ask them fifty times. They should be asking you if you need anything when they see you running around. They should be volunteering to help out without you needing to ask. They should be happy to contribute so that you’re not the only one in the relationship putting in work.

They shouldn’t be doing the bare minimum when it comes to gift giving. They should be doing more than grabbing a card and some flowers five minutes before showing up at your house. They should be putting thought into your presents. They should care about getting you something special, something that will genuinely make you happy. They should be getting sentimental with their gifts, even if they aren’t spending much.