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The grow up point.

Helen
edited August 2007 in General
Do you think (have you noticed) that there is a certain point in life when you just start treating emotional endeavors with a bit more maturity than you used to?

I ask because lately I feel a whole lot less needy when it comes to emotional relationships. I find myself looking ahead to what I want and am trying to accomplish in life more so than just worrying about being single/feeling like I need to be with someone. I feel like it's a whole new level of maturity.

I think that there is a time when we all start caring a little less what people think about us, and start looking out for our own happiness a bit more. Have you noticed yourself go through this, and about when did you/ do you think people do?

Comments

  • NukeChem
    edited August 2007
    I think I kind of started mellowing out about things around 23 or 24. I know legally you're an adult at 19, but I noticed I still tended to act teenagerishly about things until around the age I previously mentioned. I think it takes a few years to settle in to the full adult role that we have to take on in life, which includes being less mercurial and volatile regarding emotional reactions. :)
  • Bhambra
    edited August 2007
    I knew that my brother and I had grown up when i realized that the werthers candy jar in the pantry took more than a week to finish.
    ..... its been 3 months...... this is very odd .

    I've always been pretty mature for my age. But, what im finding more and more is that my values and principles are sinking in deeper. And, i'm also realizing the finer things in life. :)
  • Simon604
    edited August 2007
    Maturity is a great thing. Happiness, contentment, patience, understanding, values, responsibility (and more) are all related to maturity. I think everyone reaches this point sooner or later in life, even if not fully.

    About Helen's original post: "I think that there is a time when we all start caring a little less what people think about us, and start looking out for our own happiness a bit more." It's ironic, but you can't help others without helping yourself first.

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