New love is like an adventure, you are cautious and hesitant because you do not know what you should expect but the future holds fantastic promise. You feel the need to tread carefully in the beginning because you do not know each other well yet and the relationship is just starting to blossom. The confidence that comes with true love that has been well established means that you are willing to run towards the one you love without fear of tripping or being made fun of. Being laughed at is not something that most people want, but when your love has deepened into maturity you never have to worry that your lover will ridicule you or laugh at a mistake or accident. A love that is just beginning offers promise, hope, and excitement.

Mature love is like a middle aged person who has confidence, there are few second guesses and by this point in your relationship all of your doubts and fears are normally conquered. A mature relationship is usually calm and stable, with both partners thinking of each other and without any concern for how you look. A love that is mature may not have the same sense of newness and the excitement of the unknown that a new love has, but it can be a deeper and more lasting bond that can stand the test of time. New lovers are still wary and unsure of each other while a love that has grown stronger over time will be comfortable and fulfilling instead.