I've been with my boyfriend for five months. We live together, have two dogs, and are extremely happy. At a young age I was forced to grow up way too fast and was exposed to things no prepubescent girl should. I've been in a number of relationships, with both men and women, and if it's taught me anything it's what love is not. From the moment we met I knew something was different with him. Ever since I haven't felt more complete, like I found my "other half." As cheesy as it sounds, I feel like he is The One. I'm well aware of what people think, it's only been a few months so I couldn't possibly know if he's my forever partner. I've rationalized it all. However, at the end of the day I know how I feel about him and I've never felt this way before about someone. My mother had me very young and married my father shortly after so I've gotten all the advice she could possibly give on this subject. I'm never really into group chats like this but I figured I'd give it a shot. He says he loves me and he has no problem talking about our future, near and far, so I'm not worried about his feelings for me. I'm just curious about what "words of wisdom" others either in my same situation or have been here did/didn't do. Thanks!