Knowing whether you're ready for a serious romantic relationship is not always easy. Fortunately, our friends often have a clear opinion on the matter. But are they really the best placed to assess our emotional availability? According to an American study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, the answer is yes!
Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) found this to be true after interviewing nearly 800 young adults embedded in circles of friends. They asked them to assess their own readiness for relationships, their friends’ readiness, and their friends’ attachment styles. They found that perceptions of friends align strongly with reality. In other words, if the people around you think you're not ready for a serious relationship, there is a good chance they're right.
