22 Things You'll Only Understand If You've Been In A Long-Term Relationship

    Cheers to many more years together.

    1. To start, you don't worry about first-date nerves anymore since you've become so comfortable around your significant other.

    2. You don't get embarrassed when you're rocking that face mask or you have some serious bedhead hair.

    3. You likely have an array of inside jokes only the two of you could ever understand.

    4. Plus, having your own language is most definitely a thing you share.

    5. You have a long list of lovey-dovey nicknames that are specially reserved for your S.O.

    6. Morning breath isn't as gross as it once was.

    7. Or you're not afraid if you have to poop or fart while they're around.

    8. Your BFFs have created a unique couples name for you and your S.O.

    9. You can often tell how your S.O. is feeling just by looking at them.

    10. Whether you're hungover or sick, they've seen you at your worst and you don't mind it at all.

    11. You're not afraid to show your true colors and shed a few tears.

    12. Spending a night in together is much more appealing than going out sometimes.

    13. You keep things spicy in the bedroom by experimenting with new things.

    14. You've combined your two groups of friends.

    15. You've learned all their funny quirks and it makes you love them that much more.

    16. You've learned how to communicate better and get through any fights with ease.

    17. You've gotten over the awkwardness of "meeting the parents" and can now spend whole weekends with them.

    18. They're your automatic plus-one when you get invited to events.

    19. Talking about the future and marriage aren't as scary of conversations anymore.

    20. If you WFH together, they're absolutely your favorite coworker.

    21. You know the little things are as important as the big things.

    22. Finally, they're one of your best friends. You just happen to be dating them, too.