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If he does these 14 things, he's your forever person
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This is the love you deserve. - photo by Melinda Fox
Being with your forever person is different than other relationships you've been in. This one's different and he treats you differently. Here are 13 signs that you've found that person that worth making the effort of forever with:

1. He makes you feel good about yourself

When you're around him, you just feel like you're an all around awesome human and when you leave after being around him, you just feel happier.

2. He tells you he loves you (and means it)

He doesn't just assume you know he loves you. He makes sure you know by saying the words out loud.

3. He makes life fun

You don't love him so much because of the things that you do together. It's because those things are more fun because you do them together.

4. He wipes away your tears

Even if you're only crying because the hormones are hitting hard, he doesn't discount your pain. It hurts him to see you suffer and he's there to make things better.

5. He's miss-able

When you don't see him, you miss him because your life is that much better when he's in it.

6. He thinks you're crazy beautiful

Maybe you don't think you're supermodel status but in his eyes, you might as well be.

7. He includes you

Your forever person wants you to be involved in his life. This doesn't mean he doesn't value his independence, but it does mean he makes space for you to be a part of his life.

8. He doesn't make you wonder

You don't have to question his actions or motives because he's a person you can trust with confidence.

9. He fights fair

Arguing doesn't indicate your relationship is fatal, but fighting dirty does. He's your forever person if he fights with consideration and looks for compromise.

10. He drops everything for you

You are his #1 priority over work, his mom, your kids and even himself. If you need something, he makes sacrifices for you because you're who's most important to him.

11. He values the same things as you

One of the most important indicators that he's your forever person is that he shares your values. Finding someone who has the same morals and priorities can be challenging, but it's fundamental to a lasting relationship.

12. He wants you to be his kids' mom

Basically, he fantasizes about your future family and is enamored with the idea of you being the momma of his children.

13. He shows you his vulnerable pieces

You know you can trust him because of the trust that he puts in your forever person shares his weaknesses with you because he loves and trusts you.

14. He keeps trying to win your heart

He knows that just because he's "got the girl," it doesn't mean he believes he's got her forever. He's your forever person because he puts effort into making you his forever person.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.