Do you find maturity elusive?

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hypochondriac

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Im 61 but I have never been fond of too much responsibility. I stress out easily. of course I need some to keep me focused. I don't need a lot of power as long as Im not someone's slave. Guess that is why I never started a business.
I was a teacher once. Elementary. Too much responsibility. Not good under pressure. I lasted about 8 years. Amazing I lasted that long.
Some of us are suited to a lot of responsibility. hats off to you. well done.
 

I've always been cast as the "responsible" one. I was an RN, and a charge nurse. Unfortunately, nurses are responsible for everything in a hospital. The roof leaks, so guess who is responsible? The weird part is that when it comes to my personal life, I'm not that responsible.
 

I think it all depends on your definition of maturity...

I am a very responsible person..If I tell you I'm gonna do something I do everything in my capabilities to do it.

I take my responsibilities serious. Always have ..

As far as growing up and being mature....I think I lost out somewhere down the ol' road.

I still think like a kid most times. I see the world in a child like vision..

That all will be work out for the good..That there's good in everything.

I find it hard to face the reality that there are so many bad things in peoples heart.....

I just don't have the time in the day to figure out why people have to be cruel..I'd rather take my crayons and go color in the corner.....
 
I think it all depends on your definition of maturity...​

Ok here goes...people not afraid of responsibility. responsible for not only themselves but their family. those who take on managerial positions, those who take on life without fear or favour!
 
Taking on responsibilities that I’ve committed myself to , I’m very good at.
If I say I’m going to do something, I’ll do everything in my power to do so otherwise my personal integrity is at stake.
Maturity wise, I’m more like Seeker. I like to keep light hearted otherwise if I get too serious about something , I’m like a pit bull who won’t let go. Scary at times. Lol. ( that part is unlike Seeker) must clarify.

I’m better at FUN stuff !
 
I was responsible for my parents comfort
I was responsible for my husband's health
I was responsible for my children's well-being
Now I'm responsible only for myself
Enjoying the peace and quiet
 
Judycat said:
I was responsible for my parents comfort
I was responsible for my husband's health
I was responsible for my children's well-being
Now I'm responsible only for myself
Enjoying the peace and quiet
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You know the meaning of sacrifice. I admire you. Your life is truly meaningful.
 
I don't think we are 'mature' in all aspects of our lives. We might be the CEO of a billion dollar corp., but we had an overdo library book since 1997. In one area, we step up, and in others, well, we don't. Nobody is a goody two shoes 24/7.
 
I'm very responsible but have moments of immaturity, just like most other people. I'm particularly prone to letting someone "get my goat," then behaving badly in an attempt to retaliate. :D Also I tend to overreact in certain situations so I lean on my husband for his unyielding moral support.
 
We're all a combination Child, Adult, and Parent. That's how we can have cross communications where one's Adult self is talking to the other's Child self. And then there's the scolding Parent. It's amazing how we have any kind of real communication at all.
 
I am very responsible, as a therapist it is essential now, in the past, being a single mother also required that mindset. Same thing when I cared for my mother. That said, I have never lost my childlike fascination with the world, I love to laugh and play. Still see faces in trees and clouds, write poetry and dance. Perhaps having CPTSD has given me a true appreciation of moments of joy, however fleeting they may be.
 
C'est Moi said:
I'm very responsible but have moments of immaturity, just like most other people. I'm particularly prone to letting someone "get my goat," then behaving badly in an attempt to retaliate. :D Also I tend to overreact in certain situations so I lean on my husband for his unyielding moral support.
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your post resonates with me. at least we both have some insight into our insanities.😊
 
I have never pursued anything but what makes me happy. If there were several lives I might have lived one drowing in bills and worries but since I am convinced this is a one act show I will continue to do as I damn well please. No regrets, none.
 
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