7 Signs Someone is Too Immature For You

Are you in a relationship with someone who might be immature?

In order for two people to have a strong and healthy relationship,

there needs to be intimacy, honesty, trust, respect, loyalty,

dedication, and, most of all, maturity.

The level of maturity that partners show in a relationship

can make or break it.

Here are seven telltale signs that someone may be too immature for you.

1. They Act on Their Emotions

Do they have a bad habit of letting their feelings be the main input for a decision?

Clouded Judgment: Being with someone who often lets their feelings cloud their judgment and turn them cruel in the heat of a moment can be incredibly stressful and even abusive.
Out of Hand: When things get out of hand, they are prone to insulting you, screaming at you, and sometimes even throwing things when their emotions get out of control.

2. They Take Everything Personally

Do you feel like you are walking on eggshells around them, or are you worried that they will lash out at you if you say something wrong?

Self-Centered: Such people lack the maturity to understand that not everything is about them. They are so narrow-minded and sensitive to criticism that they can’t stand to be corrected.
Defensive: You can’t communicate openly about their flaws because they are so defensive of their ego.

3. They Lack Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is one of the most important elements of emotional maturity because it allows us to recognize our flaws and take responsibility for our mistakes.

Blind Spots: If you are dating someone who lacks self-awareness, they will have a hard time understanding your perspective in an argument because they are incapable of seeing their own faults.
Obstinance: Their denial of their own feelings makes them more prideful, stubborn, hard-headed, and inconsiderate toward others.

4. They Blame Other People for Their Problems

Are they apt at playing the blame game? Do they refuse to own up to their mistakes?

Lack of Accountability: Immature people don’t know how to hold themselves accountable, so they blame others and make themselves out to be the victim to avoid responsibility.
Complaining without Action: They spend all their time whining about the situation they are in but don’t do anything to help themselves get out of it. Instead, they demand other people clean up their mess.

5. They Always Have to Have Their Way

Entitled, demanding, rigid, and overbearing—do those words describe your partner?

Controlling Behavior: People who always want to have their way tend to be controlling and manipulative.
The Switch: They may be charming at first, but the moment you disagree with them, they will argue until you give in. They are not willing to compromise and always want to take charge.

6. They Act Passive-Aggressive

Does your partner give you the silent treatment without ever telling you what you did wrong?

Mind Games: Instead of being honest about their feelings, they act out by avoiding you, ignoring you, or making sly remarks.
Denial: They treat you with thinly veiled hostility and deny that anything is wrong when it clearly is, simply because they are not mature enough to talk about what is bothering them.

7. They Are Overly Possessive

Do they get upset when you spend time with others? Do they often disrespect your personal boundaries?

Jealousy: Immature partners may be clingy and unreasonably jealous, wanting you all to themselves.
Isolation: Your hobbies and personal goals may fall by the wayside because, in their eyes, making them your only priority is the only way to prove you truly love them.

Summary

Is your current partner showing these signs of immaturity, or are you personally guilty of doing these things? Emotional maturity takes time, and it is something many people struggle with. However, being willing to admit that you have room to grow shows progress and a willingness to change for the better.