7 signs a man thinks of you as his future wife, according to psychology

Sure, your relationship seems to be going great, but how do you know if the man you’ve been dating and falling in love with thinks of you as “the one.”

After all, you can be happy with someone and pleased with the way things are but still have no interest in making a commitment or taking things any further. The only sure way to know how a guy feels about you is to ask him — which is something you should be able to do.

Here are 7 signs a man thinks of you as his future wife:

1. He’s introduced you to the people who matter to him most.

He wants you to meet his friends, family members, and especially his parents. He seems proud to introduce you and show you off.

According to 2021 research, a good relationship with his parents can lead to a happier relationship between the two of you.

2. He makes sure people know that the two of you are together.

He posts pictures of you on his Facebook, Instagram, and other social media feeds, changing his relationship status to state that he’s “in a relationship.” One study even found that the more someone posted about their relationship, the happier they were.

3. He is genuinely interested in who you are.

He puts a real, concerted effort into learning about your interests, surprising you, and impressing you. When your man seems to ‘take notes’ and remember lots of little things that you like and does little things to surprise and impress you, it means you’re someone very special to him.

One 2014 study shows if someone is infatuated with someone, they’re more likely to remember what they tell them.

4. He talks about you often.

You don’t just know his friends, his family, his office colleagues, and just about everyone he associates with, but he shows affection toward you in front of his buddies and in public and talks about you often.

Public displays of affection can make your relationship happier, 2022 research tells us. This shows he’s confident that you’re the one he wants to be with and that you’re not some dirty secret or fling he’s trying to hide.

5. He includes you in his plans for the future.

He talks about the future with you and plans future events and trips with you. When a man discusses plans with you and includes you in them, he assumes you will be a part of his future and sees you for the long term.