What is Mature Love? Part 8

    Taking Responsibility for Your Behavior     Mature love means taking responsibility for one’s own behavior and to stop making excuses for yourself. When we are in a relationship we have a responsibility to be dependable. Your partner should not have to worry weather you are keeping your word or not. Your word should really mean something, that you are trustworthy and reliable. For example, when you say something, tell...

What is Mature Love? Part 7

      The Importance of Forgiveness     Mature people understand the importance of forgiveness and how it sets them free. Without forgiveness, relationships cannot stand the test of time. It is essential for both parties to forgive, to let go, and to be set free of their guilt. Mature people also understand that "being right" has no business in a loving relationship. And yet, we do this all the time. We just believe we...

What is Mature Love? Part 6

          Mature Love and how Love Manifests Itself Throughout a Lifetime of Growth   Mature love and how love manifests itself throughout a lifetime, is all about growth. It is also about the development of the love we have for ourselves and others. Mature people know that even if today is a horrible day, tomorrow can be much better. They understand that the bad patches are just as beneficial to a relationship as...

What is Mature Love? Part 5

      Mature Love Allows the Other to Grow Allowing the Other to Grow has it's Limits   Mature love allows others to grow and to have different interests from your own. Keeping your partner from growing will not make him/her, love you more. Everybody grows, your partner will change and so will you, is is part of our freedom to do so. Therefore, you must be willing to allow your partner to grow, and he must allow you the same...

What is Mature Love? Part 4

    Realistic Expectations     Mature love and how love manifests itself  throughout a lifetime has an element of having realistic expectations. When you are in a serious, adult romantic relationship, each person has to be aware of the others expectations. These expectations should be discussed, and to debate whether they are realistic or not. For example, are you aware that your partner is not there to keep you happy all...

What is Mature Love? Part 3

    Mature Love Comes With Responsibility   So, now you believe you are mature enough to be in an adult romantic relationship. Thus, you should also be mature enough to take responsibility for the decisions you make. Making that decision means you should be mature enough to discuss what you expect from one another. For example, are you both ready to engage in sexual activity? Are you mature enough to discuss your responsibility...

What is Mature Love? Part 2

      Mature Love Sometimes Manifests Itself in the Teen Years Love in the Teen Years - Early Adolescence   Mature love sometimes manifests itself in the teen years and its beginnings show up at about the age of 12. This is when some teen begin to have romantic feelings. They begin to learn the art of romance. Like we had to learn to talk and walk when we were very young, and how we will have to learn the challenges of...

What is Mature Love? Part 1

What is Mature Love Crushes in our Younger Years   "What is mature love" is a journey of discovery at every cycle of your life. You never know how it will affect you and those around you. Love will teach you different things throughout your life. It will not always be joyful, but it will sometimes be magical, and it will often surprise you. You will have crushes in your early years!       Crushes in our Younger Years  ...