Three signs that show your partner is loyal and will always be there for you, claims a psychologist

It's easy to feel secure in a relationship when everything is going well. However, the true state of a relationship is only revealed when life becomes challenging – when stress, setbacks, or emotional exhaustion arise.

Then you can see how strong the foundation of the relationship is. Some partners work very well in easy times, but pull back when things get tough; others offer support only when it suits them.

But the strongest relationships are built on a deeper connection: on a partner's ability to remain calm, present, and emotionally available even when we are at our most vulnerable.

A partner who truly loves us knows that love is not just for the good days, but for all the days we spend together, claims psychologist Mark Travers.

He shared three signs that indicate a partner is loyal and will stand by their partner (and vice versa), even in the most difficult times.

They stay calm even when we are not around.

When we are emotionally overwhelmed, a true partner does not increase the tension with their reactivity, impatience, or distance. Instead, they remain calm and steady, becoming an emotional safe haven rather than an additional source of chaos. They do not absorb our sadness or diminish it, but instead help us stabilize, creating a sense of calm.

“When you feel like you're losing ground, they don't say, 'Calm down,' they say, 'I'm here.'” “When you need to vent, they don't try to solve the problem right away, but instead listen and give you space. Their presence gives you reassurance, showing you that you don't have to carry the burden of your emotions and theirs during difficult times,” Travers explains to Psychology Today.

They don't see our pain as an inconvenience.

There is a difference between partners who are physically present and those who are emotionally available. Real partners don't see our difficulties as a burden. They don't offer support out of a sense of obligation, but sincerely, with full attention and compassion.

"When you're going through a tough time, they don't show impatience or emotionally withdraw. Instead of saying, 'Are you still upset about this?', they say, 'Take your time. I'm here.'" "Their presence and attention let you know that they listen and are truly there for you, building a strong foundation for a relationship that doesn't depend on the ease of the moment," the psychologist emphasizes.

They protect our dignity even when we are at our lowest point.

We all have moments when our emotions get the best of us – whether it’s because of fatigue, sadness or stress. In those moments, we may not react well, we may withdraw or say something we later regret. Real partners will not shame, criticize or belittle us. Instead, they will show patience and respect, making sure that even in our most difficult moments we feel valued and loved.

"They don't use your mistakes against you in arguments, they don't tell you how you 'should' feel, and they don't humiliate you in front of others. Instead, they offer support and tenderness, showing that love is not conditioned by perfection, but is real and enduring, even in the most difficult situations in life," Travers concluded.