i have been intrigued to know more about the makings of a good relationship. obviously since i've been thru a bad one , i am now in complete confusion about how to figure out how to get to the bottom of understanding people and their real natures. i realise i cant figure it out myself since i can observe and arrive at only so much. but cross-country and cross-cultural inputs from forums like these can give in a lot of insight into general trends of selection of a long term partner. this will give some innocent , even ignorant ones an idea to guard themselves of the many lying, manipulative, mentally unstable people we might not even be aware are around us and stop them from taking us on rides we eventually hated.
So here goes - what are the signs/ mannerisms/ information you need to get and how (subtly of course) out of your 'love-interest' to find out if living long term with them would be a good choice!! i shall give in an example-
#1 - Make sure they give sustained eye contact, atleast from the second date.
any input here is greatly appreciated.