104 Essential Signs He Is Making Love To You

1. If a guy is making love to you, he'll be honest with you—even when it hurts him.

2. He will get close to you and tell you how he feels about you.

3. He will be honest with you even when it hurts him.

4. He takes care of you when you are sick.

5. He will always make time for you.

6. He’ll kiss your cheeks, forehead, and other parts of your body.

7. He will apologize when he is wrong, even if it breaks his ego.

8. He will appreciate the things you do for him, no matter how big or small they are—from doing laundry to making dinner to cleaning the house to supporting him emotionally.

9. He will tell you that he’ll love you forever and ever no matter what happens in the future because he wants to make sure that you know that he’s serious about his feelings for you—and that his love is something that won’t change or falter no matter how much time passes by or how hard times get; it’s a promise that he promises to keep for as long as he lives until his dying breath

10. He always has your back, no matter what happens

11. He wants to know all about your life

12. He tells you how much he appreciates you

13. He always makes sure you're taken care of

14. He wants to be there for all of your milestones, whether it be graduation day or even something as small as getting your driver's license. It's all important to him because they're important to you.

15. He plans thoughtful dates that don't involve going out to eat at a restaurant

16. He actually listens when you talk with him

17. He doesn't let fights get out of control or blow them up into something bigger than they are

18. You've met his family and friends and vice

19. He texts you just because he thinks you're cute.

20. He holds your hand in front of the whole world.

21. He snuggles with you on the couch.

22. He makes you tea when you're sick.

23. He picks up your favorite foods when he goes out at night.

24. You never forget each other's birthdays or anniversaries anymore, and there are little gifts involved on both sides.

25. He lets you have the shower first.

26. And then he rubs your shoulders so all your tension melts away under his touch.

27. When he's gone overnight, he leaves little notes behind for you to find throughout

28. He'll let you have the last bite of dessert - and won't complain  He's making plans for your future together, even if it's just a simple joke or two.

29. He makes sure you're involved in all aspects of his life and wants to be involved in yours, too.

30. He makes a serious effort to meet your friends and family, even if he's not crazy about them.

31. He'll apologize for little things that weren't even his fault, just because he wants you to know that he cares.

32. He'll remember all the little details about your life, from where you went on your first date to what your favorite pizza is, no matter how many years ago they happened.

33. He remembers every single one of your interests and actually makes an effort to show interest in them - like watching that new cooking show on Netflix with you.

34. You never have to worry about him trying to make you jealous by hanging out or flirting with other girls. That's straight-up rude, and he knows it.

35. He puts his phone away when the two of you are together and gives you his full attention instead

36. He opens the door for you

37. He introduces you to his family and closest friends.

38. He makes an effort to get along with the people in your life who are important to you.

39. He takes your hand when he can tell that you need it.

40. He goes out of his way to make sure that you're happy, even if it means making sacrifices for himself.

41. He shows up for you when you need him the most, even if he has no idea what he's doing or how he's going to help.

42. He remembers the little things that matter to you, whether it's your best friend's birthday or your anniversary with your parents or a coworker's promotion at work, or the fact that you like extra pickles on your burger on Tuesday nights — and celebrates them with you because he wants you to be happy.

43. He keeps coming back for more long after most men would have already checked out of the relationship based on a single fight.

44. He doesn't make asinine requests like "prove your love" or "show me

45. He'll be delighted by your quirks.

46. He likes to treat you, but not just to fancy dinners.

47. He'll go out of his way to make you smile.

48. He takes the time to really listen to you.

49. He wants to show you off around his friends.

50. And it's the same with his family.

51. And he shows concern for your family, too.

52. He'll give you the whole bed in the morning.

53. He makes plans with you weeks in advance.

54. And he makes sure they're plans that he knows you're excited about.

55. When he's sick, he'd rather have you take care of him than anyone else.

56. You can tell when a man loves a woman because it will show in his actions.

57. He will kiss your lips, neck, chin, and forehead.

58. He will hold your hands and play with your fingers while looking into your eyes.

59. He will hug you a lot more often than before and hold on to you tighter each time he holds you in his arms.

60. He will make sure that he takes care of your needs; be it physical or emotional needs, he’ll take care of them all the time, even when you don’t ask for it.

61. He’ll go out of his way just to make sure that you’re happy and smiling all the time.

62. When he talks with other girls, he can’t help but want to compare them with you because that’s how much he loves you!

63. Whenever there is a chance, he will show off to his friends by telling them amazing things about you or showing off the pictures of you two together!

64. He wants to hear your stories, even if they seem boring to him.

65. He goes out of his way to give you a little piece of himself, even when he feels like he has nothing left to give.

66. He makes time for you even when he doesn't have any time to spare.

67. He considers your opinions and feelings before making decisions that affect both of you, even though he really wishes that he could just make the decision on his own.

68. He shows genuine interest in what makes you happy, even if it doesn't match up with what he wants for himself.

69. He would rather see a smile on your face than anything else in the world, even if it means sacrificing himself in order to bring one.

70. He will apologize when he is wrong, even if it breaks his ego.

71. He will show you all his weaknesses and vulnerabilities. A man who is in love will not hide anything from you.

72. You will never see him flirting or talking with any other girl, even if she is one of his friends.

73. He will get nervous around you at times which shows that he really cares about what you think of him.

74. You will hear him say “I love you” numerous times, sometimes verbally and sometimes through his actions such as bringing you your favorite food or cooking for you when he knows that you are tired from work.

75. He will want to be a part of your life and know everything about you, including your past relationships, family, and friends as well as your goals for the future and what makes you happy in life.

76. He listens to your stories

77. He's okay with the fact that you don't want children

78. He doesn't talk about his exes

79. You feel comfortable being alone together

80. He thinks of you as a whole person and not just your body

81. He wants to be around you all the time

82. He gives you a hug when he greets you like he's really excited to see you.

83. He tells you how happy you make him.

84. He makes eye contact when he talks to you and when you're talking together as a group.

85. He puts his phone away and gives you his full attention when you're on a date.

86. He wants to know everything about you and asks questions about your life to learn more about you.

87. He texts or calls just to say hi, or shares random trivia with you because he thinks it'll make you laugh and smile

88. He laughs at your jokes, even if they're not funny because he wants to encourage you in everything that matters to you — even if it's telling bad jokes! This also shows that he cares about what makes YOU happy, too!

89. He has taken the time to figure out what you need to feel loved and he meets those needs.

90. He is able to have a deep, meaningful conversation with you about important issues in your life.

91. He enjoys simply being with you without the need for constant entertainment or activity.

92. He does not put unrealistic expectations on you and does not compare you to other women, his ex-girlfriends, or his mother.

93. He doesn't expect that you will be the same person all the time and allows for a change in your life as well as his own.

94. He is honest with you about who he is and what his motives are (as much as possible).

95. He takes responsibility for himself and understands that you are responsible for yourself.

96. He is respectful of your feelings and choices, even when he disagrees with them or doesn't understand them himself.

97. He communicates his needs and desires to you, and then he listens to yours.

98. He encourages you to be yourself and not change for him.

99. He respects you as an equal partner in the relationship, regardless of his gender identity.

100. He doesn't expect you to change yourself or your personality, even if it means that he might lose interest in you.

101. He ensures that he spends quality time with his family and friends on a regular basis because he knows they're important to him—and that means they're important to you too!

102. He's always there when things get tough; he'll stand by your side no matter what happens because he believes in you more than anyone else does (including himself).

103. He understands that sometimes your feelings are valid even when there isn't any tangible explanation for why you feel the way you do. He is also respectful of your feelings and choices, even when he disagrees with them or doesn't understand them himself.

104. He cares about your needs and feels loved when you are involved in an important issue in his life. 

While we've broken down some of the best signs that your guy is making love to you, we want to leave you with some additional advice on making the most of the relationship – regardless of how it started. Communication and mutual respect are an important part of a healthy relationship, no matter what your gender identity might be. As always, remember to trust your instincts, and if things don't feel right at any point along the way, don't be afraid to reach out to friends or family for support. These relationships are hard work – but they are also well worth it if you put in the effort.