I can't put up with people my own age. I'm fourteen and I just.. Can't. People around my age frustrate me. I can't even date people around my age! It's ridiculous. My father said it's because I've been brought up in a family where my siblings are MUCH older then me. I'm talking about 6-20 years older in range. Apparently I'm quite mature for my age. Is there any way that possibly I could maybe be able to tolerate people my own age? All my friends are 16-19.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Work/School Relationships? Neuronautas answered Tuesday May 29 2007, 11:56 pm: Wow, I am the same exact way as you. I'm 19... And I cannot stand the people around me. I've lost a bunch of friends because of it too. I can't deal with their pathetic teenage drama.
Anyway, I believe in giving everyone a chance, so that's what I do. I'm usualy quick to judge people around my age or younger the second I see them ( I try not to though) But I always give them a chance. If after talking to them for a while, you already feel annoyed by them, then i say just walk away and end it there. There is a big chance that they turn out to be that moron you predicted.
It's sad to say, but yes, mostly everyone is the same.
Also, go out and meet older people. Somewhere. That's what I did last summer and now most of my friends are from 25-45 years old.
It feels good to be around an older crowd and since you are mature you will learn a lot from them, rather than think "ohhh gawd they dont kno nothing, they be so old", you know how kids talk nowadays... hahaha
saltygirl answered Tuesday May 29 2007, 11:37 pm: Your question asks if there's "any way possible"... The answer to that is yes. You and me are no better than or no worse than any other person. It's worth giving it a try and keeping an open mind around your peers, worst thing that can happen is that you make a connection you didn't think was possible. Okay, I'll cut the bullshit, the worst thing that can happen is that you get stuck in a bunch of lame, meaningless, irritating conversations. Sure, it can grate on you at the time, or you can play their game and later on laugh at their frustrating issues and drama. It's okay to be above all that 14 year old shit, but it's not okay to let other 14 year olds know you think you're superior. Nobody likes arrogance. Keep it real and give them a chance. Some will grow out of the drama faster than others, and those are the people you'll connect with. Life's too short to write people off on first impressions. Chances are we've all blown a few ourselves. [ saltygirl's advice column | Ask saltygirl A Question ]
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