How long did it take you to realize your partner/mate/spouse was the perfect one for you?
609999
It seemed we both knew this just by talking on the phone before we even met, but the day we met even made it more so!
50206
My husband and I have been married for 29 and one half years.  Some years were great some not so great.  But we hung in there and are more in love today than when we married.  Best wishes.
63296
I have always believed there is a perfect soulmate for everyone.  However, I do think that there are often times that people do not realize this and completely overlook the person they are meant for.  So, some people go their entire lives not ever truly "finding" their perfect soulmate, even though they may have been right in their face the entire time.
258619
Everyone always told me that when you find the right one you will know it. Well, I tried to make this one the right one, then that one the right one, and it was never the right one. When he did come along I thought...OH! This is what they were talking about. I luckily found mine. It is a miracle, and believe me honey, you will never have to question it. We have been married for five years and both knew it the first night we met. It is a feeling that you cannot describe. The only person who would understand is another person who has found their's as well. I fell sorry for all the people out there who are with someone thinking that it is love and it is not the one meant for them. Keep looking. You will find your's. Good Luck!
515429
They say that you 'just know'. I knew within three days of being around my now husband that he was the man that I would marry. Before that day, if you would have told me what I just told you, I would have called you an idiot. Now, I believe it. If it is right, you will know.
700434
yes me! at times i wish i had waited a little more longer to discover my partner more. i feel am married to a total stanger now and i regret it.
733014
Ignore the bashers of love in here, most of them wouldn't know love even if it slapped them in the face. My wife and I are the same as you two are, we think the same, act the same, like most of the same things, had very similar dramatic life experiences thats shaped who we are, and we married each other because we saw the bond we clearly had. More importantly, we both knew who we were as individuals, and knew what we wanted. You can't know if your meant to be with someone unless you know yourself well enough to know what feels right for you and know what you want.
311531
NO, no, and No!  Six months is not long enough to know someone well enough to get married.  I've been dating my b/f for 3 years and we are still not married because we have only lived together for 6 months and we still have to get used to each others quirks.
187211
i cant figure this out, but if you just need someone you will pretty much deal with a bunch of crap just to have someone around...i did it for over two years just cause i wanted someone there...while i was still with that person i met the man who became my husband...and i didnt know for sure then that he was the right person...love just has a funny way of sneakin up on you, and if your not sure then its not love...
191820
absolutely! in my case it took about 2 days to realize it...\nit'll hits you when you meet the right one, you know
285341
As long as it takes for you to truly know someone. Which is not a small task. My general rule of thumb is that by the time you've been together two years you should know if you want to be married or not. Two years has a lot of days in it good or bad and if you can make it through those, then you might need to consider being together on a long term basis, but only if the relationship is healthy for both of you.
84265
I've been very lucky in love. I know the answer to your question...SIX MONTHS to be exact. (fabulous question)!
912829
Your getting there.  I don't think love happens immediately but that we know when someone has potential.  With my current hubby, I just knew after a few dates that we were falling in love and he was the one.
287934
There is such a thing, I've found it, and whaddaya know, it was staring me in the face for about 7 years before  I had the courage to admit my feelings and make the connection to make things happen. a year later, I am very happy with my boyf and he's happy with me. Sure we argue, and misunderstand each other sometimes, but mostly we're a team, knowing what each other is thinking. The best way to find true love is to STOP LOOKING. Crazy but true. It just happens, and the less you expect it the more likely it becomes.
523659
When you meet the right one.
371956
two people can feel they are right for each other when they first meet, definately. i had it happen to me, five months ago. we were together for a couple of weeks and then i had to go back home... its been 4 months and i still havent even thought of having a relationship with anyone else. we talk every day, the feeling Is still the same. so the point is, it can last, for sure! :)
648867
When it feels right.  This is not something people online can answer for you.  You have to make sure you are sure.  That can be as soon as 6 months but as long as 3 years or more.  Good luck!