09.05.06 How to Evaluate a Prospective Partner's Social Maturity and Willingness to Build Effective Support Systems

How to Evaluate a Prospective Partner’s Social Maturity and Willingness to Build Effective Support Systems

Evaluating a prospective partner’s social maturity assists you to recognise whether the person relates to others with consistency and respect, maintains healthy support systems and participates in social life in ways that strengthen rather than strain the relationship. Social maturity is shown by the way a person interacts with family, friends and community and in how responsibly the person manages the networks of support that surround daily life.