7 Signs Your Partner Is "The One," Even If They Have Commitment Issues

They may not be ready for a commitment just yet, but "The One" will never ignore the fact that you want it. "If your partner is respecting what you are saying versus disregarding your wants or needs then they might be 'The One,'" Dr. Laura Louis, Licensed Psychologist, tells Bustle. As they get more comfortable with the idea of commitment, you might even see them taking those baby steps toward it.

Emily Holmes Hahn, Founder and CEO of LastFirst matchmaking believes that in most cases, commitment issues should slowly fade away once you find "The One." However, "your partner's ability to commit is not something you can control, so you need to be comfortable and ready to walk away from [them] at any time," she says. "So often people hang around in relationships expecting things to change or hoping for a grand gesture to 'lock things down,' while the other partner stays oblivious and happily non-committed."

Because of that, it's important to make your own long-term intentions known pretty early on. "It's best when you have ample time to gauge their reaction and see if it resonates with you before moving forward," Hahn says. She doesn't recommend waiting until you reach the point where you're throwing out ultimatums.

If you're choosing to wait for your partner to change their mind, Labuzan-Lopez says there's really no recommended set time frame. It really is up to you. If you can truly be happy and OK with the way things are, then there's really nothing to worry about.