If A Man Truly Loves You From The Depths Of His Heart, He Will Do These 8 Things On A Regular Basis
Even if he hasn't those magical words, here are signs he loves you on an incredibly deep level.
GaudiLab | Canva Starting a relationship can be easy. But reading your partner’s mind? Well, that might not be a piece of cake. If your partner is comfortable with expressing their affection for you, then you are lucky. But most people have a hard time expressing their romantic feelings, no matter how strong they are.
Your partner may love you deep inside their soul, but they may not be the most expressive when it comes to sharing just how much you mean to them. From the way he prioritizes you to the small nods that make you feel valued, here are eight things a man who truly loves you will naturally do over and over again.
If a man truly loves you from the depths of his heart, he will do these 8 things on a regular basis:
1. Treat you like the most important person in his life
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If someone loves you, they will do all they can to spend more time with you and be there for you, no matter what. Even if they're busy, they will find time to meet you because this person craves your company.
They will make sure you know that you’re special to them, that they think about you, that your relationship is important, and that you are at the top of their priority list. However, if you see that you have to ask for their time and attention, or there is always something more important that they have to do, this might be a red flag.
And unfortunately, if you only take a limited amount of your partner’s attention, they're most likely not in love with you. When someone cares about you, you won’t need to make up ways of getting into their heart because you’ll already be there.
2. Back up his words with actions
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The saying “a man is only as good as his word” advises us that reliable people are those who live up to their promises. This means that if we have to question someone’s actions and compare them to their statements of good intent, we might not be dealing with the right person.
This is especially true when it comes to love. Love isn’t merely an emotion; it’s a verb, and it is manifested through our actions. If your partner loves you, he or she will show it.
They would go out of their way to make you happy, even if it’s inconvenient for them. This is the effort they put into the relationship. We all know that when it’s all sunshine and roses, loving is easy, but what matters is what your partner does when things get tough. That is where their true feelings lie.
3. Adore you, no matter how grubby you look
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During the early stages of a relationship, most people will try to look their best possible way. It’s a normal thing that we want to look good when meeting up with a potential lifelong partner.
Nonetheless, when the relationship has become serious, and we start spending more time with each other, comfort levels become higher, and we might drop off our priority list the need to impress our partner. And if your partner doesn’t mind seeing us in our pajamas, without makeup or with messy hair, it means they love you.
4. Introduce you to his family
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Most people will keep their relationship private if it’s not a serious one. It’s just that no one wants to answer questions and give explanations about something that might end at any given moment.
However, if your loved one invites you to meet their friends, surely you matter to them. A serious partner would also talk about you more with his best buds if they are really into you. And last but not least, if your significant other presents you to their family, this means that you are very, very special to them.
Research suggests that men might be particularly selective about family introductions due to different socialization around emotional expression and commitment. This is because men often compartmentalize relationships more than women initially, so family introduction can signal a shift from viewing someone as dating to relationship material.
5. Want to be around you all the time
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If your partner loves you, he will try to see you on every possible occasion. They will crave your company, your voice, and your touch. Your sheer presence will feel like a comfort and joy to him, so he will naturally gravitate toward spending as much time with you as possible.
Research on intimacy has suggested that partners in healthy relationships typically prefer each other's company and seek frequent interaction. They also found that couples who spend quality time together and actively choose each other's presence tend to report higher relationship satisfaction and longevity.
6. Show you off
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People who are happy in their relationship show it by bragging about it. This way, they reveal how much you are worth to them because they're proud to be with you. A man in love takes pride in having you on his arm, so he eagerly introduces you to the people he loves because he wants the world to see how much you mean to him. This also means he's proud of your accomplishments and supports you in your dreams and ambitions.
Research on responsive caregiving shows that supportive partners often inspire achievement through belief in their partner's capabilities. When someone sees your potential and expresses confidence in you, it can activate relational efficacy, which is the increased motivation stemming from feeling valued and believed in by someone important to you.
7. Make you feel safe
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When it comes to men, if he's really in love, when he feels or sees you might be in danger, he will do all that he can to help you out and won’t allow you to be abused, hurt, or harassed by anyone.
When a man loves you, he goes out of his way to protect your well-being, emotionally and physically, so you always feel secure by his side. He stands up for you in uncomfortable situations, he checks in to make sure you get home safely, and he'll walk you to your car or wait for your text that you're okay.
Beyond physical safety, he created emotional security by keeping his word, being consistent, and through his actions that you can trust him completely.
8. Impress the people you love
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This is one of the most critical signs. So, pay attention to how your partner treats your friends and family. And while he or she may not like all of your family members or buddies, they’ll act respectfully and keep their opinion to themselves, because they don’t want to offend you.
Creating a good relationship with your close people is an obvious sign proving they love you, without actually saying it. When a man truly loves you, he makes an effort to win over the people closest to you, whether that means being respectful to your parents, kind to your besties, or engaging with that hideously awful aunt of yours just because he knows their approval and happiness matter to you.
Maria Hakki is a writer and translator. She has been featured in I Heart Intelligence, Australian National Review, and more.
