"In a land far, far away, love was said to come with cinematic soundtracks, to explode like fireworks, and to feel like two souls colliding beneath a glittering sky, where they lived happily ever after. In real life, however, love usually arrives in sweatpants, asking if you want to watch another episode, while offering snacks. Here are 10 signs someone truly loves you."
"Eye contact is one of the earliest attachment cues humans use to signal safety and affection. From birth, babies study their caregivers' faces to understand whether they are loved, and their sense of worth and early bonds are shaped through these mirrored facial cues (Levine & Heller, 2010). They look at you like they are taking you in, not scanning for flaws or judging your reactions. Their eyes light up when you enter a room and soften when you are vulnerable."
"2. They respect your differences Your color-coded bookshelf? Cute. Your habit of naming every pigeon you meet? Adorable. Your disgusting morning smoothie? Cool. They will cheerfully pretend it looks edible. They do not try to mold you into a more convenient version of yourself. They love your quirks, understand your contradictions, and celebrate your strange little rituals. They are charmed by your idiosyncrasies."
Love often shows up through small, everyday behaviors rather than dramatic gestures. Genuine love creates emotional safety, curiosity, acceptance, and a calm nervous system. People who truly love you seek and hold eye contact, signaling attachment and comfort from infancy patterns. They respect differences and quirky habits without trying to change you. They listen attentively to unfiltered speech, remember details, and respond with curiosity rather than judgment. They find comfort in mundane shared moments—sweatpants, snacks, watching episodes—and demonstrate consistent, soothing presence that supports vulnerability and secure attachment. Calm reactions to vulnerability and softened facial responses further indicate presence and affection.
Read at Psychology Today
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