10 Things Every Person Needs to Fall in Love [LIST]

Just like raising kids, when it comes to love, there is no instruction manual. But wouldn't it be nice if there was? A handy book you can keep in the top drawer of your night stand that you can refer to any time you feel like you're so lost and have no idea what to do or how to move forward with that special someone who's captured your heart.

Unfortunately, aside from self-help books that you're too ashamed to buy; even online, there isn't such a book. There is, however, an expert on robots who wrote a book where he says he's figured out the ten things that make people fall in love. It doesn't have all the answers but it's a good start.

Whether you just met someone that you think you might be in love with or you're already in a relationship and you might be wondering if this is the right person for you, consider the list below. These are the ten things that people need to fall in love. Consider it a check list. If all ten don't apply to you, then it might be time to re-evaluate your relationship status.

1.  Similarities.  Because then it's easier to imagine them liking you back.

2.  "Reciprocal liking," which is just a stupid way of saying they DO like you back.

3.  Desirable characteristics.  Meaning their personality and appearance.

4.  Relationship readiness.  Meaning you WANT to be in a relationship.

5.  Alone time together.

6.  An air of mystery.

7.  Social acceptability.  Meaning your friends and family approve.

8.  They fulfill you in some way.

9.  Excitement.  You're more likely to fall for someone when things are exciting, stressful, or even dangerous.  That's why it's easy to fall in love during an AFFAIR.

10.  An X-factor.  Something REALLY specific you like about them.  It could be anything from their hair to their sense of humor.

Ok, it's time to reflect. After reading this list I said to myself, dang if only I knew then, what I know now, I would've saved myself a lot of time and heart ache in my past relationships.

Do you have all ten? Or what would you add to the list?