40 Illustrations That Show What Long-Term Relationships Are Really Like
21. Someone Needs A Pedicure
No matter how often you clip your toenails, they always feel like sharp claws on your partner’s legs. For some reason, it is comforting to rub your feet on their legs to make sure they are still next to you, but to them, it feels like a cat is trying to sharpen its claws.
Despite the scratches they endure, they never get mad or tell you to put on socks. Maybe for their sake, it would be smart to file those claws down, but you will never hear them complain because that is love. Even if they complain, it just means they feel comfortable enough to tell you when something is wrong.
22. “Don’t Mind If I Do”
When you are caressing his back, and your finger finds a pimple. You smile at him as you start picking, and after a few seconds, he finally realizes what you are doing. At first, it is ok until he feels the smallest pinch and says, “Why do you have to do this with your nails.”
This situation usually goes one of two ways: He either will continue to let you pick at his blemishes, or he will pull away so you can’t reach his back anymore. While most hope that he will give in and surrender his acne, sometimes they just can’t handle the pain. That’s when it’s time to start bargaining.
23. Popping The Question
Most people dream of the day someone gets down on one knee and asks them to spend the rest of their lives together. When someone loves you so much that they want to be with you forever, it is an overwhelmingly incredible feeling. It also shows how much they care by the way they propose.
Sometimes you don’t see it coming, or you had a feeling that it would happen soon, but nothing in life compares to that moment. It’s not about the ring or how big the proposal is; it’s just about you and them taking the next big step in your partnership.
24. “Can You Believe What Happened On Real Housewives?”
When you finally convince him to watch your favorite reality show, and he gets hooked. You never thought your boyfriend would be so invested in the lives of middle-aged rich housewives, yet here you are, seeing the shock on his face when the drama starts to go down.
It’s always fun when you and your partner can share an interest in a show, even if it took a little begging for them to watch. The problem is that they are obsessed now and will be tempted to watch new episodes without you when you are busy.
25. Surprise Hugs Are The Best Hugs
One of the best things about being in a relationship is the random hugs you get. Those surprise embraces are so comforting and special. Surprise hugs make everything more fun. From cooking to doing the laundry, when you have someone to make the experience more exciting, it doesn’t feel like a chore.
Those warm embraces are little reminders of how much you are loved. If you are having a bad day or just feeling down, a hug from your partner can make it feel like everything will be ok as long as they are by your side. Never underestimate the power of a hug from behind.
26. “I Could Smell You All Day Long”
Whether they are coming in for a sniff or sniffs before they leave the house or a random sniff in public, it shows that they can’t get enough of you. It might seem weird to say you smell your partner, but those scents are usually calming and make you feel safe.
There is nothing wrong with taking an extra whiff of their hair before you leave the house or when you feel anxious in public. It means you feel connected to that person. If someone doesn’t like how their partner smells, that is stranger.
27. A Human Blanket
On days when everything seems like it is going wrong, there is nothing like curling up with your loved one. Those close embraces fill you with warmth and make all the bad things wash away, even for a short moment.
No matter what the problem is, it leaves your mind once you are in your partner’s arms because that is where you feel safe. When you find someone who can make the world melt away, hold onto them because they are exceptional.
28. Three Seconds Into The Movie And It’s Lights Out
No matter what time of day it is, you can put on a movie, and within minutes, one of you is fast asleep. You begged to choose the film even though they didn’t want to watch another rom-com, but your partner finally gave in, and then it was lights out a few seconds later.
You don’t know why it happens, but you instantly fall asleep the second you hear the opening credits. If you are lucky, you make it through the first 15 minutes. Even though they are no stuck watching the movie you picked, they still love you and the silly things you do.
29. “I Don’t Need To Feel My Arm As Long As You Are Comfortable”
Cuddling is all fun and games until you start to lose feeling in your arm. However, you never want to move because your partner looks so comfy and adorable. You might think, “It’s ok if I can’t feel my arm; I don’t want to disturb them.”
You think your arm has fallen off at some point because you can’t even move your fingers anymore, and then you realize that you have to get some feeling back. That is one of the only downsides to cuddling because it is otherwise so comforting.
30. Pregnancy Reveal
There are many different milestones in every relationship, and one of them is having children. The moment you see those two little lines or a plus sign on the pregnancy test, it is like an overwhelming feeling of excitement and nervousness. The more exciting part is telling your partner the news.
Whether it was a surprise or you had been trying for a while, that moment you share with your significant other is going to be one the both of you will remember forever. The fun part is that you no get to embark on a new and exciting journey together.
