Things You Need To Avoid In Order To Become Emotionally Mature

Relationships are not easy. Each one takes time and effort. From parents, relatives, friends, work colleagues and even your life partners, it takes a lot to keep each relationship stable.

A mood swing, harsh words or even a snarky comment can sometimes cause far more damage than expected. Emotional maturity then is key to finding a balance.

This maturity comes with time and understanding on an individual level. You can¡¯t teach anyone to be emotionally mature, it has to come from within. How do you think you manage your emotions? Do you know if you really are emotionally mature?

Here are a few things you need to avoid to be emotionally mature:

1. Thinking your partner is being dramatic when he or she cries.

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2. Not being able to talk about sex with your partner.

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3. Having trouble handling situations that are not going your way.

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4. Breaking up with your partner, after every little fight.

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5. Putting up a random status on social media for your partner to figure out how you are feeling.

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6. Not taking the initiative to start a conversation, even if it bothers you.

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7. Never taking ownership and putting all the blame on a situation or on your partner.

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8. Intentionally ruining your partner¡¯s day if they are out with their friends and not spending time with you.

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9. Asking them for an update about every little thing they did during the day.

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10. Deliberately making them feel jealous for your own entertainment.

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11. Badmouthing your partner in front of your friends, and not discussing the issue with them directly.