IS HE THE ONE?

With another Valentine's Day just around the corner, I have been getting a lot of people asking me how to determine if the man they are seeing is the one. One answer is always: chemsitry. I know it sounds cliche, but it's true. Chemistry will at least get you to the next list of factors to help you determine if the guy you are seeing is going to be your Valentine for years to come, or is just going to be a "Valentine Filler."
I have listed 12 signs that can help you sort it out for the holiday that can be stressful for some and so special for others. I hope this helps... for more FREE dating advice, check out http://www.mytextinthecity.com.

12 signs he might be the ONE

1. He understands

He always tries to see your side of things. This means that even if he's seen you get upset or cry about something a hundred times before, he still tries to calm you down and makes you feel better.

2. He tells you

Oh those three special words, the words some men have major trouble saying. Well, if he says them often, count yourself lucky. Hearing him say “I love you,” and knowing he means every word, is proof that he’s one of a kind.

3. He shows you

We all know most men have trouble expressing their feelings with words. So, sometimes they use other forms of expression. Forms of expression include: taking you out for dinner when he thinks you need a break from cooking or understanding that you might need some time to yourself. While you may like to hear those sweet whispers of affection from him, it’s a fact that actions speak louder than words. 4. He listens to you Is he's genuinely interested in what you're saying when you talk to him? Does he give you his undivided attention during your conversations, instead of having the television blaring in the background? It’s an important sign, if he shows he's really concerned about your feelings, and especially what you have to say.

5. He's happy around you Smiles? Laughter? Excited to spend time with you and not his guy friends? Glad just to be with you? If he can't get enough of you, it's a sure sign that he's really attracted and in love.

6. He compliments you

He notices when you change something about your appearance. He appreciates when you take the time to look great. When he looks you up and down admiringly with a little smile and tells you how beautiful you are, you know you matter.

7. He takes care of you

Is he your own personal guardian angel? Does he baby you when you're sick and nurse you back to health? If the answer is ‘yes’, then it’s a pretty sure bet you've got a good thing going.

8. His friends and family like you

You can gauge how a man feels about you from the way his circle of friends and family treat you. If you are held in high regard, and they have embraced you like one of their own, it’s a fact he's been telling them how happy he is to have you in his life.

9. He appreciates you

Telling you how proud he is of your achievements or praising you to his family and friends is a wonderful signal. It’s a sign he is in deep appreciation of who you are to him.

10. He asks for your opinion

He asks for your advice, considers it and may put it to good use. When important decisions are at stake concerning him, he doesn't just go ahead and decide on his own what he thinks is right.

11. He's interested in what you want too

Let's say you're both watching television and you want to watch Desperate Housewives while he'd like to catch 24. You know how men are when it comes to the remote control! If he lets you watch your show of choice, not in a grudging manner, but because he wants you to be happy, you've got a winner. Give him extra points if he actually sits through it with you!

12. He makes you feel special

Finally, is he the kind of guy who's always trying to keep the romance alive? Bringing you flowers or breakfast in bed are both really wonderful ways to know he cares. If he’s always going out of his way to make you feel exceptional hold on tight, the man is a keeper.