Here are five signs he’s appreciating you and taking you seriously:

1. He’s excited to make plans. He carves time out of his schedule for you. Maybe he even schedules the next date with you before you walk out the door in the morning.

2. He responds to your reach-outs (and not by text if you’ve called!) or he reaches out himself.

3. He wants you to meet his friends, and he’s excited to meet yours.

4. He pays attention. How many times did he have to ask if you take milk with your coffee? Only once? Great!

5. You can see it in his eyes. He lights up when you come in. You make him smile.