#relationship # Emotional Maturity Characteristics of people who are emotionally mature ### Emotional Expression and Independence Have access to full range of primary [[emotion]]s. Able to experience and express these emotions without reacting to them in harmful ways. For example, able to experience and express anger while not going into a rage. Emotional state is not completely dependent on surroundings, i.e. low amount of [[codependence]]. ### Ownership and Responsibility Understands that they alone are responsible for their [[emotion]]s. They don't make other people responsible for their own experience. Conversely, they also know what is _not_ theirs. They do not take responsibility for others' feelings whether or not they are asked to. ### Communication Able to clearly communicate their needs and boundaries. Skilled in navigating conflict. Engage in [[iterative communication]]. ### Resilient Able to handle stressors and ups and downs flexibly and skillfully. Able to regulate when activated. Sympathetic activation is appropriate for the situation at hand and quickly returns to baseline when the stressor is removed.