Disclaimer: I apologize in advance to the mature teenage boys, I know you’re out there and that you aren’t all like this. This is based on my opinion and experiences, and if you have a different opinion, that's cool, but there's no need to be rude about it.
But without further ado, these are the reasons why I have no interest in dating immature teenage boys (or quite frankly, immature guys in general).
Age is just a number (to an extent), maturity is a choice.
Acts like a child
Yes, I know, technically we’re still ‘children’ and we’re still developing and learning, but some of you really need to regulate and keep your emotions in check better. You also need to learn to distinguish the difference between making decisions based on character rather than emotion.
Aren’t able to hold strong relationships with people
If we can’t at least have a solid relationship/friendship/whatever-you-call-it-before-you-date, what makes you think I’d want to date you? Having minimal to no social skills is just something I can’t deal with either, for obvious reasons. (This just goes for friends in general as well).
Are unreliable, unorganized and can't hold commitments
Life happens, and I understand that sometimes things don’t go to plan, but it really isn’t good enough when you’re consistently unreliable and unorganized for everything.
Lacks humility and gratitude
No one likes arrogant and rude people, period.
They play mind games
I’m talking about those games where they’ll flirt excessively with other girls just to make you jealous, neg you, or just flat out insult you. No, just no.
Believes the world revolves around them
We’re teenagers, and regardless of what we say, we do sometimes tend to think the world revolves around us. It’s a common habit of thinking, yes, but being there’s no justification of acting entitled and selfish all the time.
Everything is a joke
There is a time and a place to crack jokes. I appreciate funny guys, and I appreciate funny people, but there are some times where it just isn’t appropriate. Also, don’t continually make fun of me after I tell you to stop repeatedly. There’s a fine line between making fun of someone and insulting them.
It’s all about physical attributes
I understand teenage boys have raging hormones, (hey, so do we), but it’s really not endearing if you can’t see past my boobs (or whatever physical attribute they’re fixated on). You can appreciate them sure, but move on, and don’t be obsessive about it, it’s shallow to like someone for their looks and looks alone.
We're all human, and we don't get everything right 100% of the time, and I don't expect you to, but the most important thing is that you're making an effort.
I’m sorry if anyone thinks I’m ‘gender bashing’, I know teenage girls certainly aren’t perfect either, and a female version of this take is likely to follow.
Sorry again to the super chill teenage guys I've met on G@G, I know you're not all bad :P
Also, shout out to @RedVulcan for prompting me to write this take.
Thanks for reading :)
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