Whether it's is one day old or six weeks old, you need to find out these things from him before committing. Here are things to critically look out for.
1. Integrity: Does he do what he says, and says what he does? Does he show up? Is he flaky? Do you have to wonder if he’ll come through? Do you trust his word? When he does mess up, does he own it and then fix it? Does he have integrity? Because almost doesn’t count.
2. Time: Time is important to me. It’s one of the main ways I receive love. I used to make excuses for my own time when I was working in the music business and even early on in my LLTBD journey, but I’ve come to learn that if you really like someone, there’s no distance or circumstance that will keep you from seeing each other. A man will fly/drive for hours, not sleep, and starve himself to see you, if he truly wants to. So, is this man making time for your relationship to grow?
3. Balance: Is he well balanced in his character, personality and life? Some people are really intense, and others really carefree. Can he be both? Can you laugh together, and talk about serious subjects. Does he have hobbies and friends outside of your relationship? Is he well rounded? Is he mentally stable?
4. Authenticity: Is he honest about who he is? Is he comfortable in his own skin? Is he able to open up and share himself with you?
5. Commitment : How does he handle other commitments in his life; be it past relationships, his career and family? Who is he committed to being, and what does he want in the future? Does that align with your commitments?