Why maturity is important in relationships

Maturity is important in relationships because you need more than love for your commitment to your partner to work and stand the test of time. Even if you genuinely love someone, the realities of life have a way of reminding you that nothing is as easy as it seems especially when it comes to the matters of the heart.

Love is good. Romance is sweet. Bonding with the love of your life is beautiful. Fidelity and loyalty are needed in relationships too but couples shouldn’t overlook the place of maturity.

Maturity is a person’s ability to appropriately respond to others. Being mature is a skill that everyone should learn. So what does it mean to be mature especially if you are in a committed relationship?

*Displaying maturity means that you address the needs of your relationship first. Throwing tantrums and sulking when issues arise are pointers that you are not mature enough to be in a relationship. Selfishness has a way of destroying relationships and the idea of being in a commitment with someone means that you have to think and decide not only for yourself but for the other person, too.

*Maturity means making the right decisions and working on goals that will benefit you and your partner. These goals are based on what both of you want and need and how it can affect your future.

*You are matured when you learn the values of trust, respect, and honesty. These values are important ingredients to happy and healthy relationships. If you don’t trust and respect your partner, don’t expect to enjoy a good relationship. If you are mature, you will also respect your partner as a human being. Lies, deceits and games hurt relationships no matter how smart the lying party thinks he or she is. Maturity means being honest with the person you love.

*When you can accept and tolerate the worst part of your partner, when you can get through their terrible tantrums and bad moods, it means you both are matured. It is important for men and women to recognize that the person they are in love with is not perfect and it’s beautiful if, despite these imperfections, you still have the eyes to see the best part of them. 

*If you are matured, you will never think that you are the only one who knows how to make your relationship work. You are not always right and can’t have the final say in everything. Being in a healthy relationship means having the wisdom to understand and see things from both perspectives. This is why I can’t Nigerian men who think they are always right. Just like you, your partner is human and capable of making mistakes. Maturity means you have accepted your relationship is not perfect. There are days when the love of your life will break your heart. There will be moments when you too can make wrong choices that can hurt your relationship.

*One clear sign of maturity in a relationship is when you no longer have the time and energy to accommodate negative and destructive thoughts that could potentially hurt your relationship. When you can easily let go of these unnecessary emotions, you have matured.

*Maturity means being a good listener and knowing the right words to say depending on what the moment requires. Having the sensitivity to find the right words can help your partner feel that they can always talk to you about anything. Making your partner feel that they are with a dependable friend and a supportive partner is one of the advantages of being with a matured person. It is important that couples understand the value of communication and how it can create a stronger bond between them.

*When you can admit your mistakes and learn from them, you are a mature lover or spouse. You won’t be less of a human being if you admit you were wrong to your partner. Men, saying sorry to your woman won’t make your manhood disappear. Learn to apologize properly to your partner when you offend them. Don’t start asking them what they would eat. That is not an apology. It takes maturity to admit that you are not always right. 

*Maturity in relationships means recognizing the power of words and knowing how to use them wisely. Words are powerful and how you use them can either make your partner happy or sad. You have all the right to express how you feel, good or bad, but don’t use this freedom to intentionally hurt the person you love. Couples should learn to choose what to say and what not to express.

*Women shouldn’t jump in and out of relationships without being matured enough to handle complex relationship issues. Even if you have lost the man you love just because of your immaturity and childish attitude, this is not a reason to give up. You should learn from your mistakes and move on. You will soon meet someone better. Take all the time you need and learn as much as you can in the meantime.