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Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Emotional maturity is at the heart of a positive relationship with others and ourselves. As Esther Perel puts it, “The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” ...

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Years ago, I sat over lunch, reading your mom’s “Definition of Maturity.” It was shortly after my dad died, and reading it made me realize how lucky I had been. Those were all lessons I learned at ...

I’d like to think I’m mature, but I’m not so sure. To be honest, I don’t really know what that word means. Does it make me mature just because, by definition, I’m an adult? I have a new apartment, a ...

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I sat over lunch, reading your mom’s “Definition of Maturity.” It was shortly after my dad died, and reading it made me realize how lucky I had been. Those were all lessons I ...