The second sign: How they react when things go wrong
The second massive clue reveals itself when life becomes frustrating or inconvenient.
It’s easy enough for anyone to appear emotionally mature when everything is going smoothly. But how will they react when things become absolutely miserable?
Being stuck on a delayed flight.
Waiting in a huge, crawling queue.
A messed-up order at a restaurant.
A project that bombs at work.
Unwanted criticism that comes from out of nowhere.
These little frustrations make a big difference in whether someone will act immaturely by blaming others or simply accept the situation and try to fix the problem.
Psychologists see emotional regulation as a significant measure of psychological maturity. The ability to cope with stress without resorting to aggression is a sign of self-awareness and good coping skills. Studies have proven that empathy works as an innate stress buffer, minimizing anger and conflict during stressful situations.
In addition, Jung observed that stress and pressure tend to bring out personality traits that remain hidden in comfort zones. The mask falls off when the heat gets up.
This does not mean that good people don’t ever get angry. All of us lose our temper at times, and everyone occasionally gets frustrated and exhausted. However, it all depends on what happens next.
Do they acknowledge their behavior?
Do they apologize for it?
Do they try to learn something from it?
Or do they stick to their guns and argue that it is always somebody else’s fault?
These basic habits will reveal much more than long years of polite small talks.
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