02/02/2024
7 Signs That You've Found True Love
(2/7) You’re ready to make sacrifices for the other person.
If love is in the air, sacrifice is too. Individuals who engage in costly commitment signals are more oriented toward a long-term relationship with their partner. Costly commitment signals are pro-relationship behaviors that require substantial sacrifice, perhaps in time, emotions, or financial resources—e.g., driving a partner to an appointment or giving a gift. Engaging in costly commitment signals is healthy for relationships, while the absence of these behaviors can damage the long-term stability of a relationship (Yamaguchi, Smith, and Ohtsubo, 2015).
(7 Signs That You've Found True Love, Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D.,
Psychology Today)