1. He’s proud of you and he shows it

Got a great promotion? Managed to train and finish a half-marathon? He’ll be telling everyone you know before you even think to mention it. He’s your #1 fan.

2. You can be emotional in front of him without feeling awkward

Are you the kind of person who always cries during films? He knows when to worry and when you're just caught up in the emotion.

3. You don’t have much to contribute to girly bitching sessions

When your friends complain about their guys misbehaving or being jerks, you don’t have a lot to add to the discussion. “Um, sometimes he leaves the toilet seat up, I guess.”

4. He doesn’t constantly post about your relationship on Facebook

The occasional cute selfie together is fine but those men who have to constantly prove how in love they are on social media always seem like they’re overcompensating for something.

5. He values your friendships

He lets you have your personal space, and if one of your friends is going through a tough time, he’ll understand that you want to be there for them.

6. He shares common interests with you

Having things you can enjoy doing together – going to the beach, cooking, camping – makes a relationship stronger and more fun.

7. He pays attention to you

He knows what’s going on in your life and if you’re going through a stressful time, he’ll do what he can to ease the burden.

8. You don’t have to censor yourself

We spend so much of our lives putting up a front for other people – if your husband is the person you can be real with, he’s the one.

9. You look forward to seeing him

Even though you’re married, getting to spend time with him still feels like a treat.

10. He loves you the way you are

Even though you don’t think you’re perfect, to him you’re all that and more.