4 Signs You’re Going From Dating To Engaged

How do you know you’re ready to go to the next level? The next stage in your relationship. Taking the plunge. Making it known to the entire universe (okay, your family and friends and coworkers and such…).  Here are some clues to let you know that you will soon be changing your relationship status to engaged.

You’ve been spending more time at your significant other’s place than at your own. Not only is your toothbrush making its way near the bathroom sink, but you’ve got extra clothes stored away in drawers. Your favorite snacks are stocked up in the pantry. A few of your must-have toiletries have made a permanent home in the bathroom. You’re getting comfy in his zone and he’s welcoming it.

You’ve met the parents – and you’re on first name basis with them. Whether it be parents, siblings, best friends, pet… if you’ve got a strong relationship with any of the above, your significant other will see it as a great sign! Positive energy between important people in your life makes life together as a married couple… a whole lot easier and fun.

You’re comfortable with the silence. Marriage isn’t always going to be fun and entertaining. The two of you are comfortable doing the mundane things like running errands and doing chores. You can read a book while the other looks at weird stuff on the interwebs. Just being together is what matters.

Your future plans include each other. You’ve talked about your long term career plans, where you’d love to buy a house, bucket lists, dream vacations, adopting pets? Chances are, the two of you are in this for the long haul. And if the two of you have discussed baby names? Seriously. Do you even need to WONDER?