Dating can be an exciting adventure full of flirting and awkward moments, but when things start getting serious, it can be a little scary trying to figure out whether or not your relationship is going to turn into something more than what it is now.

How do you know if this man is the person you want to spend your life with? How do you proceed with the relationship while still guarding your heart? No one likes getting hurt, and putting your heart on the line is a terrifying step in every relationship.

If you're wondering whether or not to take the next steps in your relationship, you need to know if your man is really feeling it. Here are eight qualities he'll have if he's falling in love with you:

1. He gets protective

He cares deeply about you, so he'll do anything to keep you safe. He'll always walk you home, walk you to your door, make sure you're comfortable and he might even feel a little jealous when other guys show interest in you.

2. He gives you more time

When a man is falling in love, he'll want to spend as much time as he can with you. He loves being around you and learning about all the things that make up who you are. And if you're busy and can't spend time together, he'll make a special effort to text or call you because he loves talking to you.

3. He's interested in meeting your family

This is a huge step in any relationship. If he's showing interest in meeting your family, it shows he's ready to commit. He knows how important your family is to you, and he wouldn't want to meet them if he was planning on ending the relationship.

4. He wants you to meet his family

His family is important to him, and he wouldn't bring you around if he didn't see a future with you. He wants you to know his loved ones and develop relationships with them.

5. He asks for your opinions

He asks for your advice and opinions because they matter to him. He wants you to be proud of his choices and accomplishments, so he wants to include you in the process.

6. He's available

You know that if you needed anything, your man would be there in a split second. He makes himself available to you no matter what you need. He's your shoulder to cry on, a source of good advice, someone to share a laugh with and someone to offer comfort.

7. He misses you when you're not together

He sends you sweet texts when you're apart, and he's so happy to see you when you're finally together again. His face lights up whenever he sees you because he knows he's finally with the person who makes him the happiest.

8. You can just feel it

Sometimes you can just feel it. He looks at you a little differently, he talks to you a little differently and there's something in his voice that makes you feel his love.

If your man shows these eight traits, it's safe to assume your relationship will progress and that he's falling in love with you.