15 Unquestionable Signs He’s A Keeper

A relationship is beautiful if one is in love with the right person. No one wants their heart broken by the person they care about. Investing in a relationship only to find out that the person is playing with you is a nightmare, and that’s why it is important one dates a keeper and not a player and in this article, you’ll find some signs he’s a keeper.

 

What Does A Keeper Mean In A Relationship?

A keeper is someone who has qualities that make them a worthy partner in a long-term relationship. Yep, that is the kind of person I am sure any woman would want to have as a partner.

I mean, if you don’t want to give your heart to someone who would be careless with it, then you should be looking out for the signs the man you’re dating is a keeper.

If the search for the signs to look out for brought you here, then sweetheart, you are in the right place because I just happen to know one or two that you would be interested in. So here are fifteen signs that he’s a keeper, and your man should be having at least half of them if you hope to have something meaningful with him.

 

15 Unquestionable Signs He’s A Keeper

1. He Engages In Consistent Communication With You

If you ask anybody, they would tell you without blinking that communication is the bedrock of any relationship. Be it with family, coworkers, or your boyfriend. So, if you have a boyfriend and you’re looking for signs he’s a keeper, then how he communicates with you is the first thing to ponder in your mind.

Does he like to talk to you on a daily basis? Are you usually the first person he calls or wants to meet if something bad or good happens to him? Or let’s turn things around… Does he make you feel comfortable enough for you to tell him about what is happening in your life, from the smallest details to the biggest issues?

If you tick yes to all the questions above, then baby girl, you’ve got a green flag waving around your man. But if you are ticking no instead, you may want to step back and carefully evaluate the relationship you both share.

All hope is not lost though— communication can be improved for a more meaningful relationship and if you need help with it, you will get it here by clicking How To Improve Communication In A Relationship In 7 Simple Steps!

 

2. Signs He’s A Keeper: He Shares Common Values With You

Oh, if you are looking for signs that he’s a keeper, then you really don’t want to miss this one. Having similar values is a must if you want a long-term relationship.

This is making me remember when I was in my early twenties and working as a journalist in Atlanta. There was this upcoming hot artiste that I had something with. We clicked so fast and could vibe for hours at a time and I thought it was going to lead to a meaningful relationship.

But boy oh boy, was I so wrong. We fizzled out barely five months later and when I thought about why it ended, I realized that it was because our values were incompatible— I was uncomfortable with some of his principles and he was appalled at some of the things that were dear to me.

After the initial connection came the constant arguments and fights until we could stand it no longer. So, sweetheart, if you are looking for signs the man you’re dating is a keeper, then you must ask yourself if both of you have similar core values. It is what would keep the relationships during the bad days.

 

3. Signs He Is Serious About You: He Is Respectful!

*Clutches chest.

I love a man who knows how to respect his woman. It really gets to me. If you have a man in your life, trust me when I say that one of the biggest signs he is not a player is if he respects you and everything you represent.

Does he want your needs represented in the things that involve the both of you? Does he place value on the things you say and do? Does he treat you right in front of his family, friends, and colleagues, then Baby girl, listen to me: KEEP HIM! That is a keeper right there!

A man who wants something long-term with you will respect you inside the house and outside. I know that for a fact. On the other hand, if he disrespects you, then you should think twice about this relationship.

If you are having issues knowing if your man is disrespecting you and what to do about it, then you will get your answer here, What To Do If You’re Being Disrespected In Your Relationship.

 

4. He Makes Effort In Getting To Know You

They say men are not good with details about their women; that they forget their birthdays and other details. Oh please, that is bulls. That is one of the things I would never believe.

Maybe, it is because on my parents’ fortieth anniversary last year, I can remember my dad talking about the red dress that my mum wore on their first-ever date and how he noticed her sniffing the purple petunias on the restaurant table so he brought her those flowers every time he went to her house until they got married.

What does that tell you? A man who loves you will be interested in everything about you. He will want to know the nitty-gritty about you, down to the things you think are not so important.

Baby girl, you know why? It is because if a man is a keeper, he would want to know as much as he can about you. So yeah, if you are looking for signs he is not a player, then check out how invested he is in your details and thank me later.

 

5. He Is Trustworthy And Reliable

A woman wants someone she can lean on. Someone who would say that he wants to do something and then go ahead to do it. Someone who is not wishy-washy.

If you are looking for signs he’s a keeper, then you have to observe how reliable and trustworthy your man is, especially in important matters. Is he someone you can trust? Is he someone whose no is his no and his yes is his yes?

If not, then baby girl, you have to think again about what you are going into with this man. Believe me, you can not do long-term with someone you cannot trust even if you think you love him. I mean, come on, how can you love someone you cannot trust in the first place? Think about it.

 

6. He Considers Your Feelings

I remember a colleague in my workplace when I was still working in Atlanta and how he turned down an impromptu dinner offer from a female client.

He told the client that he has a girlfriend working in the same block as him and he knows that if she sees them eating together without understanding why, she could feel hurt. So he thought it proper to decline her offer.

I remember my heart dancing a beat or two in my chest as I envied the girlfriend of my colleague for a moment. Mehn, that is a keeper right there.

A guy who considers his woman’s feelings whenever he does something is someone to grab onto. Think about it and consider if your man is worth grabbing.

 

7. Signs The Man You’re Dating Is A Keeper: He Includes You In Future Plans

If you are not thinking long-term with your man, I don’t think you would be strolling through the pages of Google looking for signs he’s a keeper. And what else is one of the surest ways to know if he is one if it is not the fact that he includes you in his ‘future’ plans?

I mean, does he plan to rent or buy a bigger house so that you would be comfortable? Does he mention ‘we’ when he talks about the things to be done in the future?

I hope for your sake that you are saying yes to those questions because that is one of the signs he’s a keeper. A man who thinks long-term would want to include you in ‘future’ plans, wouldn’t he?

Furthermore, another important trait is that you guys set goals together as a couple. If a man is setting goals with you then he definitely sees you solidly in his future. Here are some Goals Every Couple Should Set Together if they want to keep thriving!

 

8. He Is Emotionally Available

Grab a man who is emotionally intelligent and available. A man who knows what to say or do when you are having a downtime or reaches for you to be his comfort person when he is having a bad time as well. That man is rare to find and he is certainly a keeper.

I have seen so many men behave like bums all in the name of being emotionally unavailable to know that I would never let go of a man who is not ashamed of his emotions and also knows how to handle that of his woman. You shouldn’t, either.

 

9. He Is Responsible And Accountable

Who does not love a man that is responsible and accountable? I know that I certainly do. You wouldn’t want a man who slouches at work and does not pay attention to utility bills for a long-term relationship, would you?

A man who shows signs he’s a keeper will not be reckless with his actions because he knows that would affect the important people in his life and that includes you!

 

10. He Handles Conflicts Maturely

Fights are bound to happen in any relationship. Yeah, that is so right. It is as certain as tomorrow’s sunrise that no matter how much you love each other, you two will have disagreements and conflicts. That is not bad. What is of concern is how you two handle it.

Now, how does your man handle fights when they happen? Does he become abusive and violent just because you both are on different sides of a matter? Does he refuse to listen to your side of the matter and insist on having things done his way?

Oh, dearie, that is so not one of the signs he’s a keeper. This is a very important issue that you have to carefully consider if you desire a long-term healthy relationship with your man.

Also, conflict is a two-way street just as communication, so how do you handle yourself and your relationship when your boyfriend provokes you or when you both disagree on issues? Here are some Steps To Calm Down When Angry At Your Partner in a relationship that will enable you to handle conflicts more maturely.

 

11. He Supports You And Your Goals

If you have something going with your man, one of the signs he’s a keeper is if he does as much as he can to make sure you hit all your goals. Considering your dreams as his own is one of the signs he is serious about you.

Personally, I can’t imagine doing the things I do and have done so far if not for my man’s support. My baby has been my backbone during tough times and that is how I know we are in this together for a long, long time. That is something you should look out for in your man as well. It is worth it.

 

12. Signs He’s A Keeper: He Celebrates Your Success

Who should be one of your biggest cheerleaders if it is not your man? I mean, if your man is not celebrating your achievements, then he is like a slow poison eating gradually at you until you can no longer recognize yourself.

Baby girl, a man who does not give you at least a thumbs up when you have a win no matter how small it is, is not someone you want to be with for the long term.

 

13. He Ticks Your Romance Boxes

A relationship that does not make you feel warm and loved is not worth it at all in my books. Baby girl, you deserve princess treatment. You deserve to be taken on dreamy dates and vacations and be given thoughtful gifts.

You deserve to have love poems read to you and be told that you are beautiful all the time. Most importantly, you deserve to have slow amazing s*x or hot sizzling s*x that gives you toe curling climax.

You should not be considering a man who does not consider it worth it to treat you to such a lifestyle. Nah, if he does not make you feel loved as a woman, you should be putting as much distance as possible between the both of you because baby girl, you deserve everything beautiful.

 

14. He Ticks Your Goofy Boxes

A boring life awaits a woman who has a man with a dreary sense of humor. And I can never wish that kind of life for any woman reading this. Life is short and should be filled with as much laughter as possible.

And life is more beautiful when you have a partner who knows how to easily make you laugh and play. If you both have a matching sense of humor, then he is showing signs he’s a keeper, and baby girl, you have got to keep him.

 

15. Signs He’s A Keeper: He Is Not Secretive About The Two Of You

Your man shows signs he’s a keeper when he flaunts you to the world. I don’t mean that he makes everything about your relationship public to whoever would listen…that is not healthy at all.

But his family, friends, and colleagues has to know that you are the significant other in his life. That way, you know he has something more permanent in mind for the both of you.

 

Final Words On Unquestionable Signs He’s Keeper

So, in conclusion, all I have been saying since is that your man shows signs he’s a keeper if he knows how to communicate with you, respects you, supports you, flaunts you, and makes you laugh.

If he is romantic and considers your feelings as well as do the other stuff mentioned here, then you should look forward to something more permanent, otherwise, if you’re a bit unsure then you might want to take a look at Signs Of A Loser to make sure you aren’t dating one.

Look, a relationship is not something to play with. It is important you find the right man to do this forever thing with. Otherwise, what is the need of being in a relationship? So I wish you a mountain amount of good luck as you search for your keeper. Baby girl, see ya. Ciao!

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