After about seven months together, couples have a general idea of how each other work and may have already said, I love you. Think about it this way: Someone who has only dated around and hasnt been in a committed relationship before may absolutely consider seven months to be a long-term relationship.

What does long term relationship mean?

Other traits in long term relationships include loyalty, commitment, love, fulfillment, compatibility within all major aspects of the physical, mental, and spiritual as opposed to short-term that might just be seeking one; as well as the ability to challenge one another to be their best selves.