Some people say that men never grow up, they just get bigger. Do you agree?

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hellionthesagereborn · Accepted Answer

No, I think its a misunderstanding. I think men do have a part of them that never grows up, but that's because the other half of him has never been allowed to be a kid. Men have responsibilities, far more then I think women like to admit and so men are very adult when it comes to those responsibilities. He has to work to provide for his girlfriend/wife/family, he is expected to do things he doesn't want to do (again, work hard, be responsible for other people, work with people he doesn't like (men work better with others then women due to them having better making up skills and not holding grudges, this is because they need to get the job done and being petty and angry and having a grudge does not allow him to do this (good example of this is all those guys vs girls survivor like shows. You will see that men get their hierarchy out of the way who is in charge of what etc. They may fight but once its done its done and they function independently within that hierarchy for the good of the group even if they are not particularly happy with it while the women tend to wait around for some one else to step up). So the end result of this is that when he can get away from those responsibilities he tends to be far more care free, its the "work hard play hard" kind of mentality, being a kid just helps deal with the added responsibilities he has so again, when he gets the chance he will tend towards the "child like" goofing off etc. because when its time for him to work, he has to work their is no time for indulgence. So I think the statement is only half true.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I can still remember the sound of by friend's labored breathing as his lungs were filled with fluid, I can still remember watching his parents sit there in silence for hours absolutely dumbfounded, and still remember getting the news that he had fallen comatose after his mind slipped away under the strain from experimental medication after standard treatments had failed to yield results after almost a decade of trying.

I may not have matured further in a very long time, but I stopped being a child long before I became an adult.

SammyGurl · Accepted Answer

To some degree yes. I love it when a guy can temper his boyish playfullness with maturity when it is needed! Just because he is all grown up and much bigger than I am, doesn't mean that he has to be boringly mature at all times. Yet I expect my guy to show the maturity the situation deserves, when it is called for. I've known my guy since he was six, I can still see that impish little boy peek around the corner once in a while when I look at my man! I'm glad when I see that little imp, otherwise my guy would be pretty boring at times. It's that impishness that gives him his sense of humor, his creativeness, his heart melting smile.
We're going to be parents this fall, I'm so glad that impish little boy is still around, its part of the reasons he's going to be a great Daddy to our kiddos!!

Freya_Martin · Accepted Answer

I kinda feel out of place for what I may say, but here it goes. Nature has evolved 'male' & 'female' with different kind of skill sets and behavioral patterns. Infact, they are meant to 'compliment' each other and not in 'derogation' of each other. Least to say, they are not even 'complicating'. Such complication exists only amongst 'humans' (not amongst other beings on earth) who constantly are into settling 'egoistic scores'. In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with 'GUYS'. They are what they are by nature and they cannot be judged by a 'Gals Standards & Measures', which I believe even Guys too should abstain from doing. Nature has its own 'set of rules' and we just 'play by it'. There is no need to complicate it. Guys and Gals in true sense 'COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER'. Cheers 🍻 😇💕

OlderAndWiser · Answer

This is part of that mentality which wants to put men down at every opportunity. Believe it if you are a mindless sheep.

Anonymous · Answer

No, if that's true I'd say that it's more true for women.

They aren't held as responsible as men are, they never have been. They get the pussy pass when it comes to crime for example, receiving much lesser sentences for the same crimes, that is if they don't just get a slap on the wrist, because people make excuses for them.

They get given rights without responsibility, for example men had the right to vote because they were drafted (as in they had to fight and die in the case of war), whereas women got the vote without any responsibility like that.

Men used to get custody of children in cases of divorce because it was their responsibility to financially provide for the children - then they introduced the tender years doctrine which gave women default custody instead - but they didn't transfer the financial responsibility over to women, it was still men who were responsible and that's why we have child support today.

The reason they took the man's name in marriage was also because the responsibility for the entire family was placed on a man. In the past if the woman committed a crime, didn't pay her taxes, whatever, the man would be punished. Many early feminists in protest (of other things, not of this) purposely didn't pay taxes so that their Husbands would be thrown in jail.

Today if they get married, have kids and kick the Husband out of the house, they get government welfare and in many cases are better off than people who work. Their benefits are paid with taxes that are paid for mostly by men.

To say that men never grow up is a little silly if you're comparing them to women as a group.

djmzes · Answer

Those people are whom? Girls?
If so. Let me show u something

For example you have a series of stones displayed to you, some of precious and the other are not.

But you always examined the. non precious and then conclude that all the stones are not precious.

Do u think your claim is valid or do you see the problem in the sample you took?

Some people say that men never grow up, they just get bigger. Do you agree?

Sam19XX · Answer

Nope. I can just look at how much i changed between the first of April and the 16th of April and tell you that is absolutely false. I know, sounds weird right? I mean how much can a person change in two weeks anyways right? Well it happened and this month is unbelievable for that. Literally. This is the weirdest month i have had in my life so far. If i talk about it it will sound like my life is filled with action at all times and that is wrong but April is just a roller coaster so far and it changed me a lot.

Kiran04 · Answer

That's probably the most asinine statement I've ever heard. Men are the ones traditionally expected by society to be selfless. We're expected to better the world around us, serve the community, and even die for it if necessary. Women aren't the ones drafted for war. There's nothing wrong with men acting, or being expected to act selfless and serve others, but to turn around and say they never grow up after doing that is just being a complete and utter bitch. Whoever told you that should slap themselves 10,000 times.

StrangerByTheDay · Answer

hahaha. I had to agree on that one, but in my defense, not only men, but human nature.
We all grow up but we all have that little child inside of us, sometimes we let out.
No matter how big or old a human will get, always that child inside brings out the joy and fun ;-)

Legendary_Shark · Answer

I don't know, it depends on the definition of "growing up" but whatever it is, I'd say if they're not overcoming it, it means THEY DON'T WANT TO GROW UP & yes, to me, doing harmless things like watching cartoons, being immature etc etc doesn't mean that one is not 'grown up'.

VegetaSSB · Answer

No, but some men. and nowadays more than ever, really are taking way too much to mature , and some don´t even mature at all, but there are mature men outside, but to be honest i do believe majority of them wouldn´t make your type because many of the mature men have matured throught hardship and aren´t particularly the top in the handsome and fitness, and majority of them definitely don´t het abs.

Barrabus_the_Free · Answer

More projection from women right there.

Your average 18 year old man is more responsible ('grown up') than the majority of 35+ year old women. And if that 18 year old is in the military, or had to support himself, or grew up in rough circumstances, the difference is even more pronounced.

Kaazsz · Answer

Nobody should grow us. The loss of our connection to our childhood is a terrible thing. People think adults are superior to children. You’re all idiots. “But but muh job and muh society.” Narrow minded thinking. Our world would be better off if we all connected with our inner child. And no I’m not going to argue with you fucks about it so don’t bother. :)

Trolloween · Answer

It depends if you define 'mature' as find less things funny and being generally less fun. I think the average man can keep a job, be a good bf/husband etc but then still laugh at immature pranks etc. Girls can be just the same and laugh at the same childish things. Why are there so many questions making it seem the sexes are so different?

Amejonne18 · Answer

It's a know fact that apparently women are much more mature than men and that men are gaining maturity slower than them. I know a lot of guys like that but some are more grown ups inside than what they look like. So yeah I kinda agree with that statement

MrMAC777 · Answer

It depends on what context I suppose. But if you think about it, how ridiculous would the world be if all men acted like 15 yr old boys in all aspects of life? So I disagree.

But I digress, we men all act like 15 yr olds when we see boobies. Juggs. Jubblies. Jigglers. Ta-tas. Mamalian protruberences. Knockers. (Maybe the guys can add the ones I am missing here lol)

Scarlettblaze · Answer

No, I wouldn't say that's inherently true. Though for some, it is. Just as it's true for some women as well.

veronicalynn · Answer

I don't completely agree with this statement. They do a lot of maturing emotionally and physically.. They do quickly reach a point where they only pretended to change and grow when in fact they are basically stuck on stupid and it's a life ling guessing game with them 😂 lol

InfoBot · Answer

Let's compare the number of adult women vs adult men who still own a teddybear. Then we'll talk. BOOM. #Rekt

Kai02 · Answer

Its not necessarily that they dont, its they dont have to. I've teenage boys and adults act like complete children, but everyone allows them to, shrugging it off with a "boys will be boys"
But when a girl does the same behavior, everyone freaks out.

Men are allowed to be immature longer, then people wonder why they are as if they didn't help that to happen

MlleCake · Answer

One of the things I love about men the most is when their inner boyishness surfaces. It's a charming thing.

But I married a man who wanted me to replace his mother, and... well... that was not gonna happen.

1nittol3arn · Answer

That's a misconception that has to do with responsibility and maturity.

A man can still at times have child like mentality but still be responsible.

Nobody would enjoy the company of an uptight serious at all times person.

That can be said the same for males and females.

😋

Urstupid · Answer

Veigh metaphor. In some ways people never do grow up. They carry with them their charisma that sets them apart and is unique to them. Men and women share have this in common. On the other hand, some people don't mature or learn to handle responsibilities and this includes all people.

robske · Answer

I mean I do some adult shit like taxes and such, but just last morning, I finished work at 7 am, went to the store, got bread and crap, but also half a pie, why, because I always wanted pie for breakfast and now I’m grown up I can, so there. 😂

Sucram · Answer

It just depends on your definition of "to grow up".
In my opinion many men are further grown up than women.
And it's always fun to see a women play pretend to be grown up, trying to hide the fact that she isn't.^^

hahahmm · Answer

The people who say that are attracted to guys who fit that mold. You can be subconsciously drawn to a certain type of person... i was 40 before I even had half a clue about why my SO shared certain traits with my mom.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

We can't generalize all men. I'm fortunate to have mature men in my life with youthful charms.

10dsw · Answer

The exact same thing can be said for women who seek validation and reward for completing mundane tasks expected of adults, such as learning to cook. The #adulting handle is a perfect example of this.

jay001 · Answer

Every strong family unit I've ever known, the man is the rock - he takes all the heat and everyone leans on him, he doesn't buckle under pressure and makes everyone feel stronger because of his strength of mind. doesn't sound too immature to me!

ManOnFire · Answer

I actually feel like men mature and even outgrow women in some ways and about some things that women should've learned a long time ago. Seems to be the older I get the more I see this.

acooke-13 · Answer

Nah I disagree, while scientifically proven women mature faster than men, it doesn't mean they have stopped maturing. Just some are still immature, just like some women are

cherryphi82 · Answer

Naw, I don't think that's quite accurate. I think they grow up, they just feel like it's their prerogative to act a certain way because they perceive themselves as more mature in the first place.

Pauliho · Answer

The same can be applied to women too lol with their pettiness and crying but that's biolog.

Men will be boys, like to fuck around and have fun. But are emotionally stable as opposed to women but less mature

madhatters4 · Answer

i agree that some people never truly grow up. i would draw this on a gender line but an individual by individual basis

Justacatlady · Answer

That's really rude. It puts all men into one stereotype. Kinda like saying women are only good for cleaning the house and cooking.

MrMilti · Answer

Growing up and becoming an adult is important and necessary, but I believe its equally important to keep your inner child to enjoy life to the fullest 😎

Avron · Answer

Yes, but the same go for women.  The thing is, when you lose that inner child, the need to play, the curiosity... Life just isn't good anymore.

issabelle · Answer

if this were true i think it would be the same for females, and trust me I've been best friends with a guy since we were super young he has grown up sooooo much so this is not true.

DualityGreen · Answer

I'm a big kid now lol. Seriously though, I make adult decisions, but I'm not gonna let the kid in me die. Kids have life figured out, they just forget because life happens.

ZaraHadid · Answer

Deaddd. Never heard this before but I'll be using it😂

azzntittiz · Answer

Yeah, that's why they need a good woman to lead them.

Malita55 · Answer

No, some don’t ever grow up. But there are definitely boys that will turn into men and become good people. But not all of them

findingdreamland-1 · Answer

Partly agree. They need to experience a bad thing or sth like that they can mature. But it is also about character.

gotc147 · Answer

Very much agree. We don't grow up, our toys just get more expensive.

worldscolide · Answer

It depends on how you define grow up.. I've seen women who still worry about the same petty bullshit as a high schooler and she is in her 30's. I've see the same in men. Though not as common.

Anonymous · Answer

I agree to a point honestly their toys just get bigger like trucks mudd trucks guns bows deer hunting club dues fishing equipment video games side by sides and four wheelers

Catholicgirl22 · Answer

In some ways yes but to men's credit when shit goes wrong they take charge.

wankiam · Answer

men mature later which is why so many younger women prefer older guys

HereIbe · Answer

Women say that, because they think for a man to "grow up" means he must become more effeminate and easier for them to dominate. When men don't do that, they are accused of not "growing up".

crazy8000 · Answer

Not more than females need to mature in general 😂🤣😂🤣 Those that tend to whine most about what the opposite are usually are what they whine about ;)

SpenserB · Answer

I think guys mature mentally slower than females. Physically we get bigger around the same age, but mentally like 70%, not sure if it is cultural or what.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

No, when a man, has to take care of his family. And a woman just gets to dig off him, especially when she decides to leave, for any circumstance other than domestic violence, then he is grown!

opurba · Answer

Yes, that's y never ever... amateur mind is food of Satan.

Markasaurous · Answer

Goes for women too. Some people just don't take responsibility

Nik1hil · Answer

That is absolutely right.. because.. GROWING UP is stupid.. and MEN do not do STUPID stuff

AllThatSweetJazz · Answer

I think so and it’s great. “Maturity” is just how boring people dignify themselves.

theflash675 · Answer

Cupid, this is without a doubt top 10 dumb questions on gag.

karma_666 · Answer

Because you could say the same about women, we're all human

Anonymous · Answer

Not in my case 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

TheCookieDealer · Answer

Depends on the person. I'm sure the same goes for women

Welshman2 · Answer

Some men never seem to grow up as indeed some women never seem to.

LegateLanius · Answer

No. I find its more of a person by person thing as opposed to a gender thing.

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