Relationships come in all types and forms, and often times, when you venture into the dating world, you’ll find yourself stuck in dead-end relationship, where one or both of you are too immature to properly function together. It’s almost a given that before you find yourself comfortable in a stable, mature relationship, you’ll have experienced the emotional strains and tiresome doubts that come with an immature relationship.
One must admit love isn’t easy, and neither is settling down with someone and putting all your commitment issues and fears to rest. With a mature relationship, this can be possible, if not, at best, comfortable. With an immature one, the chances of this happening are just as possible as hell freezing over.
Here are some warning signs that you’re currently in an immature relationship:
You Still Play Mind Games with Your Partner:
It’s the same old story- you can’t put your scheming mind to rest. You always feel the need to look for ways to keep the attraction and the chase going. You ignore them for hours on end on Whatsapp or pose in photos with a few studs to make them jealous. It’s like your indefinitely stuck in the chase phase and you’re pulling out all your tricks to keep them interested.
You’re Always Doubtful and Can Never Give Them Your Complete Trust:
You’re always wondering if they’re cheating and you constantly question their loyalty. You feel the constant need to go with them everywhere and if they happen to go out without you, you call every 10 minutes to “see what they’re up to.” Your jealousy constantly causes both of you to fight, as you have zero trust in each other.
The Relationship Leaves You Feeling Needy Rather than Empowered:
Your mood and well-being constantly depend on your partner. It’s like you’re attached at the hip. You can’t do anything on your own or enjoy being separate human beings for a bit. You see yourself as half a person, looking for your other half to complete you. In reality though, you’re one complete person and falling in love means finding another complete person whom you’re happy, comfortable and compatible with.
You’re Easily Swayed by the Opinions of Others:
Seeing as how you, yourself, have doubts about your partner, it’s only unsurprising that what others think of them tremendously affects your opinion. You constantly allow everyone else in your life to strengthen your doubts about your partner and may even allow them to start fights between both of you. In a mature relationship, though, you feel rested and confident in your partner and do not let the outside world affect your judgement of them.
It’s Mostly Physical and There’s No Drive to Emotionally Support Each Other:
You’re in it for the fun, and when things get serious, you’re not there for each other. You don’t talk about your career plans or family issues or goals in life, but rather about this weekend’s party, or next month’s trip. A mature relationship, though, enjoys the best of both worlds: you both have fun together, are mentally emotionally there for each other and completely push each other to grow.
