It can be hard to tell if your boyfriend is Mr Right, or just someone who makes you happy at this point in your life. If you want to find out which one he is, there are a few ways that you can tell:

1. Can you talk to each other? Communication is the most important thing in any relationship. Without communication, you are just two people that happen to be together. If your boyfriend is going to be your Mr Right, then communication has to be top of the list.

2. Is your happiness important to him? If your boyfriend is Mr Right, he will care about you at least as much as he cares about himself. When you are happy, does it make him happy? When you are feeling a bit down, does he do all he can to help? Or does he just disappear until you’re feeling better? If he makes your happiness his priority, then that’s a pretty good indication that you have something special.

3. Do you want the same things in life? If you are looking to settle down but your boyfriend just wants to party, or if your boyfriend is keen to start a family, but you want to spend a few years backpacking around the world, then chances are you two aren’t perfect for each other. If you both want the same things at the moment and in the future it makes it much more likely that this could be your Mr Right.

4. Know what you want in a Mr Right. If you don’t know what you are looking for, it’s hard to tell when you find it. Sometimes it’s a good idea to write down exactly what you want. Be specific. If you end up with a list like “My Mr Right is considerate, likes spending time with me, wants children within the next few years, trusts and respects me, and has the same interests”, see how your boyfriend compares with that list. You might find that the guy you are with really isn’t your type at all. . . or you might discover that you have already found your Mr Right.