ask yourself why you are tolerating someone who is not on your level of emotional maturity, instead of asking yourself why they aren't emotionally mature yet.
have you ever acted independent and strong, but deep inside, you still have this inner child of yours who wants to experience dancing under the rain, enjoying slides, playing with the swing, rolling over on the grass, wanting to hear compliments.
the power of "i already know you" is on different level. imagine, someone out there already know how fast your mood shifts, how to make you smile, knows what makes you uncomfortable, things you love doing, and etc. it’s just them and their patience to understand & know you well.