How do you know....

Words, a look, a certain touch, smiles exchanged just because? how do you know he or she is "the one"? sometimes you know from the start, it hits you like a bolt of lighting out of the darkest sky, the chemistry is instant and strong and things explode and ignite, you've found "that person". Perhaps you may already know someone, and are really just starting to spend time with them and one day, for no reason, you think of them and it's like fireworks, just the thought of them brings a smile to your face and warms you from the inside out, and catches you by surprise; these feelings kind of sneak up on you like a ninja attack and you are completely unprepared, and at a loss at what to do about them. Confront them, or ignore them? if you ignore them you will always be left with the "what if" syndrome..what if I followed my heart would I be with "the one", would I be happy and content? If you confront them then you run the risk of having your heart broken, of confessing your feelings to the other person only to have that person not feel the same about you and running the risk of having that person leave your life.  It's up to you, take the chance or not, no one can answer that question but you. "That person" will make you feel like you are so very important to them, they know when to hold you close and also when to let you go.  They'll cheer for you and encourage you, but they also know when you need a butt chewing or a smack on the side of the head so to speak. They let you grow and stand by your side, never in front of you, or behind you, but beside you. They are the warmth you long for on the coldest days, the softest of touches when you are hurting, and the shoulder to lean on when you can't continue on your own.  They walk softly upon your heart, linger in your dreams, and slip quietly through your thoughts.  They won't complete you, they will complement you, and in the most wonderful of ways.  When you've found "the one" you'll know, because they will, without you even knowing it, make you feel things you've never thought possible, and in the most subtle of ways, help you to become a better you.  One day, hopefully, we will all have a chance at finding "the one", those that have congratulations, and for those of us that are looking or have found the one but can't be with them for whatever reason don't give up, it will happen,  don't lose faith in your heart.