The couples bond can be described as deep, comfortable, and caring. Research demonstrates that the happiest, most long-lasting couples are best friends: They enjoy each others company, rely on one another for emotional support, spend their leisure time together, and share many things in common.

When do relationships start to get serious?

In the most basic sense, a serious relationship is one in which youre completely committed to your partner; youre totally open and honest with one another; you trust each other deeply; and youre on the same page, not only in terms of your values and ethics but about your future together as well.