Do you consider yourself to be a mature person? Why or why not?

[doctorwhofan23]

Are you happy the way you are, or do you need to change? What do you do to make you think the way you do on this?

[gia0746]

I watch cartoons, eat junk, think/say silly things and laugh at stupid jokes. Party too much at times and I am not always consistent.

I am able to see and admit to my mistakes, can hold my own in conversations on a variety of topics, I handle crisis well, support myself and keep my promises even when I don't want to.

I am happy with who I am but acknowledge that there are areas that need changes. So yes, while I act childish at time, I consider myself to be a mature person. I am constantly taking stock. I evaluate what I believe and why I believe what I do. I realize that sometimes things have to change because you don't see everything clearly in the beginning. Maturity means knowing how to admit when you are wrong, correct what mistakes you can correct and understanding that you don't have all the answers, that you don't have to have all the answers. Maturity means that you are honest with yourself always and if you see something you don't like you don't bury your head in the sand, you man up and do what it takes. We are always growing and changing even when we are happy with the way we are because life changes and sometimes our needs, wants and views change.

[riaayc]

No one is completely mature.:D Ever. We're maturing every day. There's always room for improvement.
Also, being happy with who you are doesn't necessarily make you mature. Some douchebag can be happy with who he is and he's still a child. xD However, knowing your faults and try to fix them, being responsible, being open-minded,... I think that's a good way to maturity and I personally do work on that all the time, but I know I am not even close to "there" yet.:D People use that term, "mature", too easily.

[justbanANNAz]

hmm… iv been told that i speak and act beyond my age at times. we can say that I'm mature when i need to be.
other than that, forget it. I'm a child at heart.

I'm that girl who can watch disney for hours and find enjoyment in tossing grapes in the air to catch them with my mouth:P
but…
im also that lady who can present herself ever so elegantly, in manner, dress and processed thought. =]

[palek]

You ARE a piece of work. You're going to make some guy extremely happy!.

[HandsomeRaj]

I'd like you to check my answers out here & tell me.

Personally, I certainly think I am mature enough :D Have always been considered so by lots of people since pre teenage. However, I do retain all my 'immature' behavior for those who are very close to me & I love a lot. With them I'm most playful that anyone else seeing me that way will almost get a heart stroke at the seeming change lol (my now almost ex wife was when she saw me at work the 1st day - she went on about it for weeks :D )

Everything that evolves progresses and survives, we all have the natural capability to evolve and change (for the better or worse), all of us evolve and change all the while, some consciously some w/o having an inkling about it.

However, we humans are not very comfortable even if not too averse to change. Take a recent one in GAG for example, the website changed their look and stuff, there are so many of us who'd love it being the way it was earlier cause we aren't used to the change :)

Change is the essence of life - even better if it's for positivity

[Settingemstraight]

It depends on what you mean by mature. If it means abandoning silly thoughts, and playfulness, and deep seeded feeling wonder and privilege about the world then no i'm not. And hope to god I never am "mature"

For me the real question should be, why should I worry or care about being mature? Am I making the money I need to support myself and my family? Yes? Good. Let's go draw a picture of a duck visiting the white house while wearing Burt Reynold's mustache. That's not mature you say? Fuck you. You're boring. I'm going to go build a snowman.

[mike5150]

I wouldn't say I am more mature but my interests and conversations are not as common for most people my age. It seems like most people I speak to my age, are interested in partying, clubbing, going on crazy adventures, and having sex. Not saying that all of those don't appeal to me lol, but for me I never been one to ever find excitement in clubs and wild parties. Going on adventures for me means something different than most people my age. I like going places I have never been before, meeting new people and exploring different cultures in different areas. As for sex, yeah I am a guy obviously I think about sex. But really I have little desire in pursuing anything sexual with someone I don't even know. I rather get to know someone, learn about them and have a fun time with someone I trust and care about.

This isn't about sex as it is about love. What I feel is most people I talk to around my age, don't truly grasp the concept of love. They feel like it's just a word, and that it's easy to fall in and out of love. I have had friends tell me they can find love in 1 night at the club. Alright, maybe your different, but to me love is about having someone that you want to share your life with.

Socially I may be immature, because I have my own issues on meeting people and speaking around them. But I try to remain polite and respectful to anyone I meet.

[Agrojag]

In some ways, I am, but in others I am not. I act very immature a good portion of the time because I think it's funny. Where I'm really immature is in relationships -- both platonic and romantic. I tend to put in a lot into these relationships while also expecting a lot back. So I end up feeling used and disappointed which leads to me blowing up on the person since I have a temper. I'm trying to learn that people just aren't worth the effort and that I shouldn't expect anything from them. At the same time, I'm not satisfied with that kind of friendship, so I'm having a bit of a hard time with it.

[Anonymous]

I'm mature in some ways, immature in others, haha!
When it comes to dealing with my insanely controlling mother (a bully, honestly), I'm always a child, not knowing how to handle it like an adult. I just get away from her, haha!
When it comes to dealing with others, I'm much more mature in how I deal with confrontation. I rarely lose my cool, only after I've been poked and poked and poked. Even then, I don't whine or go on a tangent, I just state clearly and abrasively how I feel and that I won't tolerate being treated that way.
As for general life, I'd say I'm mature. I work very hard, always doing my best. I take care of my belongings, I manage my finances well, I take care of myself as well as others around me, etc.

[Theguyoverthere]

I consider myself mature. I live alone, pay my own bills, and live optimistically along with going to the gym frequently to stay in shape.

The only thing I am changing is trying to meet new people. I am always out and about though so it'll come in time. It's because I moved is all. I am making sure I am not like the kids on my Facebook who just sit at home all day.

[Agrojag]

I live in Phoenix and it's so hard to meet people. I'm out all the time but the extent of what happens socially is small talk in that moment and then everyone just moves on. Everyone is so flaky. I'm trying to move because I have such an easy time making friends elsewhere but here it's been unimaginably difficult.

[springocelot]

For the most part I am, though there are things I can work on. Whether you need to be mature depends on the situation too. Of course I need maturity at work and in maintaining harmony with people I live with. But around friends or with my boyfriend, etc. I love being playful.

[XRabbitHeartX]

Yes I think I'm a mature person. As a only child I've been kinda forced to be mature since a very young age. I never had time to really be a kid as I was just always around adults most of the time. So I guess my reason is circumstances which have forced me to be that way. I am happy the way I am yes, and don't feel like I need a change although sometimes I do feel less happy which is normal I think. Just depends on what's going on in my life.

[ashleybeans]

I need to change I'd like to be a better happier person who has the right priorities in life which are family god abd serving others. The more you give of yourself the happier you are. My advice is do not let the love of money destroy you seek god seek a happy life rich or not :)

[222fallguy2]

With some things no and others not at all. I live life as full and silly as possible and do not regret this way of living. I'm happy with it so won't change. I may seem like a good but I know when to be serious and know how to care for myself and the ones I love.

[palek]

+10. I have to add more words cuzz the New Version has an even more pronounced and neurotic aversion to brevity than the old one. (Words are a double-edged sword, it seems)

[Anonymous]

No. I don't think there's some line that says "hey, I'm here, I'm mature". I think it's just a process. I think I'm a maturing person and maturity is nothing more than a goal, something to walk towards, not something that I actually feel the need to achieve.

[snowangle]

I'm mature in that I'm responsible and I take accountability, but I'm still very naive and I tend to make bad decisions. I still have growing to do, but who doesn't? :)

[Anonymous]

Yes and no. I work and pay my own car but still live my parents and they still provide for me in some way so I would not consider myself a mature person just yet maybe half way. I do mature things. If I go out I'm responsible. So not immature to the point where it makes me look bad

[Mysty211]

I'd say I'm somewhat mature as I'm very independent and respectful of others a few people have called me classy.
I have other interests apart from just drinking and clubbing every weekend an talk about other things.
I'm not one for depending on others if I want something done I'd do it myself. I can still be childlike at times I have to be around the right people or be comfortable with them.

[naima17]

No and yes. I love the fact that i'm always making other laugh and always seem to lift their spirits, but I often am told that I act childish and not my age. It bothers me because I feel there is not set way t act at my age, but at same time, I want people to take me seriously too. sigh

[timewarper]

I'm not occupied with the things, most young people are with, concerning appearances, trying to impress/worship boys or tied up with total insecurity, low self esteem and depression. I consider myself lucky

[Casper286]

Depends on the situation. I'd say I'm more wise than I am mature. I have to step away from a second in order to make mature decisions at times. I am reasonably mature but I can be immature at times but then again, we all have our moments.

[ya_ya_ask_already]

Yes and no. I consider myself someone who knows a thing or two about life. I consider myself immature in the way I show emotion. If I feel something, I really can't hide it.

[AzureGirl]

I can be both. I'm mature when I need to be, but I can be a kid too. I guess it mainly depends on the situation and what kind of behavior is called for/is required.

[Jonny_]

I'm a mature person, although i'd have 'childish' hobbies... I'm happy in terms of my maturity, I could improve other things like my confidence and social abilities though.

[sweetsteel15]

It depends. I'm a very joking person, and I don't like being serious all the time. But I know how to be an adult if the time called for it. Overall I'd say I'm 1/3 mature and 2/3 immature.

[ras144]

I think mature is a relative term. Do I think there's people more mature than me? YES. Do I think there's even far more people more IMMATURE than me? HECK YES!