You must be aware that age has nothing to do with maturity. Some mature earlier, others later, still others never. And those men who are truly mature have certain qualities that honestly set them apart from others.
How do you know that you have a mature man at home or with you?
A mature man will always…
... respected your personal space.
If you are in a healthy relationship, then you have nothing to hide, not even Facebook messages or contacts in your address book. This does not mean that your partner can check your pockets or read your messages - this only shows that he doubts you and that he does not respect you.
… found a way to face problems.
A mature man knows that the best way to solve personal, family or work problems is to face them head on. He knows when to face problems and when to back off.
… make sure you are his first priority!
All men need friends to meet for coffee or beer. But a mature man will never make a woman feel that these friends come first or that she comes second. Those men who (too) often listen to the advice of their friends and ignore the opinion of their loved ones are most often too childish and immature individuals.
… had a healthy relationship with his mother.
A mature man always finds time for his parents, even if their relationship is not the best. He understands that caring for those who have cared for him for so long is very important. But never allow one of the parents (usually the mother) to occupy the central place in his life and thus displace you from it.
… show respect and will never insult or hit you.
If you are experiencing any kind of violence, then stop making excuses and leave him immediately. A mature man does not abuse women, neither mentally nor physically!
A mature man will never…
... criticized your appearance.
"Why don't you dye yourself blonde?" "Honey, maybe you could lose a little weight." A man who truly loves you will never criticize you in such a way. If he does that, he doesn't help you at all. Instead, he's deliberately knocking your confidence down to make sure you never leave him.
...thought emotions were only for wimps.
Being a man doesn't mean being reserved and emotionless. A mature man is not afraid of criticism from friends if he shows some of his sensuality, tenderness or romanticism. He knows it won't make him any less of a man. Moreover, such behavior is an important factor for a healthy relationship.
... thought not only of today, but also of tomorrow, of "always."
Some men easily spend all their money on dinner at an expensive restaurant without thinking about the consequences. Or they throw a lavish party during the week and take the next day off. Such men are not capable of planning ahead and thinking about tomorrow. This does not mean that the life of a mature man is boring and unspontaneous - he just realizes that you have to think about tomorrow as well, that you also have to think about "always" for both of you.
