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5 Concrete Signs Your Partner Is Loving You With Intention

You’ll know you are loved intentionally when the most ordinary activities feel transmuted into something extraordinary.

Thought Catalog
3 min readNov 10, 2023
Rovshan Nazirli

By Erin Whitten

In an era where the transient nature of love often mirrors the swipe-left culture of dating apps, finding someone who loves you with intention can feel like a quixotic quest. Yet, when it happens — when you find that person who not only captures your heart but nurtures your soul — you realize what you’ve been missing all along. This intentional love isn’t about grand gestures or high-drama passion, although those can certainly exist. It’s about a deeper connection, a sustained effort, a soulful focus that manifests in nuanced ways. Here are five signs that you’re not just loved, but loved intentionally, deeply, and — dare we say — soulfully.

They Turn Ordinary Moments Into Sacred Experiences

You’ll know you are loved intentionally when the most ordinary activities feel transmuted into something extraordinary. It’s a Sunday morning, but instead of rushing through breakfast, your partner turns it into an intimate ‘just us’ ritual. Maybe they make your favorite pancakes, put on the playlist that reminds them of your first date…

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