The Dilemma
20s is that time when one moment the feeling of being in love will take you to the seventh heaven and the next moment you will feel ecstatic to know that you are single and single is the way to be. While you go through these feelings all at one time, it is important for you to identify the right time when you are absolutely ready to meet the love the of your life. It is not always important to end a relationship which does not make you happy. So, walking out of a relationship may not be an option always. Hence, being wise and identifying the right time to meet someone special is very important. Following are some useful tips that will help you understand whether the time has come. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You have Grown up, Enough!
Adulthood does not necessarily mean that you have everything falling in place. Reality can be far from perfect. The amount of responsibility you can handle determines how much you have matured with age. If you feel responsible for your actions and words, if you know saying sorry is the most important thing in a relationship, you are definitely ready to find the `one’. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Your Idea of an Ideal Partner is Clear
This may sound like a pre-requisite to being in a relationship, but in reality most people are confused about what they really want in their partner. For example, instead of looking for a partner who you think is intelligent, look for someone who knows and has interest in topics that you like. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You Understand the Importance of Self-love
It is a myth that placing your partner over and above everything in your life is the key to a healthy relationship. The truth is if you don’t take good care of yourself, you will soon be drained out of energy which will show on your face making you appear unattractive. So, if you completely understand the fact that there is a huge difference between self-love and being selfish, you are on the right track. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You can Fix Yourself
Before you feel that you are all set to meet the love the of your life, have a sneak peek into yourself. Look for things which you do as hobbies in daily life. If you find enough hobbies, you can be sure that you have a life of your own and you do not want to fall in love to fill a void. If you are sure that the relationship is not a fix for your broken life, there will be no red flags. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You are not Looking for Someone who Needs a Fixing
Everybody carries a baggage. You do and so will your partner. But what you must understand is that if a person needs you only to share the burden of their past and needs a lot of fixing in their life, you shouldn’t commit the mistake of being with such a person. If you are clear about this idea, you can go ahead. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You have Enough Space for your Partner
The transition of being single to being in a relationship can be a tough one. Hence, before you start the search you must ensure that there is enough space in your life to fit them in. In other words, this means that you must be ready to give and receive love by staying emotionally and physically present for them. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You are a Good Listener
When you are single, it is comparatively more acceptable to not be a good listener. But, when you are committed to a person there is no running away from listening intently. So, if you are ready to give up on checking Facebook while on an outing, you can go ahead with meeting the love your life. Image courtesy: Getty Images
