Memes have the ability to sum up big, hard-to-explain feelings in silly pictures. Why are memes so funny? They are surprisingly relatable -- especially memes about dating. Here are some of our favorite memes that truly define being in a relationship.
When you silent admire your partner
Sometimes you just look at your significant other and think, "Wow, how did I get this lucky?" Cherish those moments when you're inexplicably filled with both love and admiration.
When you're mad at bae but still want to be close
Did your boyfriend smile a little too long at the waitress? Has your girlfriend insulted your favorite television program or eaten a meal without you? Sometimes, you get so mad you don't even want to look your partner in the eye. But even through these arguments, you still want to hold their hand, don't you?
When your significant other gives you a backhanded compliment
When you're with someone constantly, they hear all your gripes and know everything you hate about yourself. Telling someone they're pretty is nice, but your significant other will be able to compliment you like no one else. Go ahead, order those large fries, you're a 10!
When you slowly merge into the same person
Long-term relationships -- especially for couples who live together -- usually end up in a merging of personalities. Whether it's dressing alike or saying similar phrases, you'll notice you mimic the habits of your partner, for better or for worse.
When seeing your significant other smile is the best part of your day
In the first weeks of a relationship, you experience butterflies and a racing heartbeat every time you see the other person. It doesn't matter if it's nervousness or infatuation. With your heart beating that fast sitting down, who needs exercise?
When you think you might break up and can't think of anything else
When you're with someone you really care about, you don't even want to think about the prospect of dating someone else. There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but those fish are for other people... you already found yours.
When you meet "the one"
When you meet "the one" -- that one person you know you'll spend the rest of your life with -- you'll know it. Not only will you know it, but you won't want to spend any of your waking moments away from them.
When you're in long term relationship and nothing has changed
If you're lucky enough to date someone long term and still get butterflies around them, you're lucky. Not many people experience that, so hold that love tight!