For a budding romance to flourish, both parties need to be accessible and open-minded. Look for a teammate rather than a missing piece. Many consider their girlfriends or boyfriends as their other halves - a common dating misconception. However, the most successful relationships are created by two compromising and self-aware individuals.
How will you know when you're ready to take that risk?
1. You give as much as you take.
2. You put your partner's interests before your own.
3. You communicate openly and honestly.
4. You plan for the future.
5. You don't blow things about of proportion.
6. You accept the other person; you don't try to change him/her.
7. You do not suffer from co-dependence.
8. Your ex no longer factors into your every day life.
9. You don't feel the need to hide certain aspects of your life.
10. You know yourself - your boundaries, your goals, your motivations.