Being in love can impair your judgment. When in a serious relationship, so much time, energy and love has been expended, it can be very difficult to be inwardly honest and face the reality of if the relationship is actually healthy and will withstand the test of time. Although ending the relationship is a daunting and unpleasant thought, in the end, it will save many months (if not years) wasted on the wrong person. If you are unsure about the love you are receiving and pondering if you are in real, true love, there are basic key qualities your significant other should be bring to the relationship to help create a loving, safe and satisfactory environment. No one can tell you what to do… but here are some important guidelines you might want to follow if you ever find yourself thinking, “Is this the one?”…

I’ve generally thought that unconditional love means a sort of blissful unawareness of the loved object’s faults. Meaning, we just don’t see the problems, so it’s easy to love constantly and consistently…