Signs of Immature Love

• You are tired most of the time
• Love seems more like a burden than a joy
• Violence is part of the relationship
• You keep having thoughts like ‘Maybe things will get better’
• You feel MISERABLE!
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Signs of Mature Love

• You have a lot of energy
• You have a sense of humor and seem to smile
• You really appreciate each other’s ideas
• Neither of you frequently asks "Are you sure you love me?"
• Prove you love me." or "Do you really care about me?"
• When you are together, you spend most of your time creatively
• You can talk about each other’s likes and dislikes
• You are a person, not a sex object
• You can spend a day alone with your partner (without television or video) and find it FANTASTIC!

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