Are you wondering if the man in your life is serious about taking your relationship to the next level? Well, let’s take you through what telltale signs you need to look out for that indicate he is committed to moving forward with you.
Consistent communication is one of the major indicators that a man is not just with you for fun and adventure. He should be able to initiate regular conversations, actively listen, and show genuine interest in your thoughts and feelings as a lady. This should make any girl consider being serious with such a man, because communication is key to any relationship.
Stephen Covey, a relationship and marriage coach, stated in his writings that people have character strength but lack communication skills, and that undoubtedly affects the quality of relationships as well.
In societal natural laws, it is well known that a relationship with a lack of communication will not work simply because there is vulnerability since your partner is not a mind reader. Communication plays a vital role in growing relationships. He initiates conversations about commitment, exclusivity, and labels, indicating his willingness to define and solidify your relationship.
According to Derrick Ainebyoona, who is currently married, a man who is serious with a lady will ensure that they spend quality time together, adding that he will prioritize spending quality time with the lady and make an effort to plan dates, surprises, and meaningful activities.
“When I was dating my wife Daisy, I made sure that I spent quality time with her. Any free time I had on my hands was strictly to be with her, because she was my source of happiness and relaxation. We engaged in dates like enjoying evening live bands, and sometimes we spent our free weekends away from Kampala just the two of us. This gave me time to grow to love and appreciate her,” Ainebyoona said.
While in a phone interview with Aloysius Bukenya, a marriage counselor, he said that a man who wants to take up a relationship to another level discusses long-term plans, goals, and aspirations with the girl, for instance, including her in his vision for the future.
“It is just that some girls tend to seem naive and intelligent. How do you be with a man, month in month out, year in year out, without him ever mentioning his long-term plans and goals with you? Not even asking you about the number of children you would like to have or the kind of home you would like to have in the future? Such future plans are an indicator that this man is planning a future with you, not just having fun,” Bukenya disclosed.
According to Emmanuel Opio, a researcher and educationist, a serious man will definitely introduce you to the world, like his friends, family, and important people in his life, signaling his desire to integrate you into his world.
“There is no man who will risk introducing you to his close people if it is just a fling. Men will proudly show off the women they plan to spend the rest of their lives with to their closest persons. The day I showed off Bridget to my gangos, then my sisters, who are critics, and finally my parents, I knew that my mind was made up to settle down with her. My mom immediately called me to her bedroom and said, ‘Emma, this is the girl you have chosen because you have never brought a female friend home? I smiled and said, Yes, mom, she is the girl I want to build my future with,” Opio said.
Additionally, Opio revealed that a man who wants to take up the relationship will always offer genuine support, encouragement, and celebration of a girl’s accomplishments and passions. He will always be her support system. He makes efforts and sacrifices for her benefit, demonstrating his willingness to put her needs and happiness first.
Ronald Katwesigye, once a lady’s man, said that a man who wants to take a relationship to the next level often opens up about his feelings, fears, and desires, demonstrating trust and comfort in a lady’s presence. He also follows through on his promises, maintains reliability, and takes responsibility for his actions, showing maturity and dependability.
“I knew that I was ready to settle down with Mable the day I started to tell her of my whereabouts, something I had never done in my previous relationships, and my challenges at my workplace, asking her never to hesitate to ask for my help whenever she needed it,” Katwesigye said with all smiles.
As a lady in a relationship, if you have noticed these signs in your man, it is likely that he is serious about taking your relationship to the next level. However, remember to communicate openly and honestly with each other to ensure that you are both on the same page.
