Which sign of a strong relationship matters most to you in the long run?

The kind where you'd still choose them for a pint even if the romance faded. Shared laughter and easy company often outlast fireworks.

With the cost of living squeezing everyone, being open about money, debts and spending habits has become a genuine cornerstone of trust.

Knowing you can be vulnerable, admit you're struggling, or disagree without fear of it being weaponised later.

Wanting broadly the same things from life, whether that's kids, a move to the countryside, or simply how you spend your weekends.

How a partner's friends and family treat you says a lot about how your partner speaks about you when you're not in the room.