How Emotionally mature do you consider yourself to be?
PROVE IT! Answer these questions:
IS THIS TRUE:
I notice an emotion when it shows up/ I know when I am feeling something
I use my feelings to motivate action
I see my impact on others
I think about how others view my responses
When I decide what to do, I am aware of how it will effect my relationships
OR IS THIS TRUE:
My partner understands my emotion better than I do
My emotions often gets the better of me in arguments
My emotions are so strong that they are overwhelming
I often react rather than respond to my partner
I don’t have clue why my partner reacts so strongly to what I say or do
I don’t know what I feel
I don’t know why my arguments end in a worse place than where they started
Achieving emotional awareness can be a challenging but beneficial aspect of relationships. Consider working on your emotional awareness and maturity. Doing so should give you greater satisfaction and flexibility in your relationships!