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Is emotional immaturity something people outgrow?

I think I am smart and responsible, but emotionally, I think I still act like a clinging child. And, I think others notice that and are repulsed by it.
SW-User
I don't think it's something one just naturally outgrows. It requires effort and learning to replace old, ineffective coping techniques with new, effective strategies. Part of that comes with time, experience, and trial, but part of it is choice.
SW-User
Some people outgrow it, but there are certainly those that never do. You will find middle-aged people who act like clingy children. They are in a sense "emotionally stunted". I'd rather consider that the exception, not the rule, though.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@SW-User I don't want to be like that.
Spica · 31-35, F
Yeah. You are still young.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Spica Don't give me the "age thing." That's not even what I am talking about. Even compared to people in my age group, I'm... you know like that.
Spica · 31-35, F
@MarkPaul Eh. Everyone grows up at their own rate. The younger you are the more potential you have and the more changes you see long term.
SW-User
Eventually you may out grow it
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@SW-User Doesn't sound very hopeful.
SW-User
You decide that because you are the only one that can change it @MarkPaul
SW-User
I simply cant stand an adult behaving like a child.
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
It can but I also think that partly it is impacted by experience and conscious change.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit Yeah, hopefully.

 
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