Obsessions that are a little immature?

[Aspychata]

They are so beautiful and so gentle.

 

[Jordy]

I don't really have an interest in any immature things, if anything the opposite. But i do feel ashamed of how well i can talk and play with children. I talk with them directly, not in an "adult talks to a child" manner, i think that makes me immature.

 

[Luca]

Children and elderly people love me. Children because they probably think I’m one of them, and elderly people because they think I’m “cute.”

All of my interests are pretty immature. I don’t give a crap lol.

I am a grown 27 year old who sits in my bed wearing a full pajama set with pictures of puppies on them, cuddling with fluffy blankets and stuffed toys, treating my dogs like they are my best friends and having conversations with them, eating chicken nuggets and potato chips, watching shows that are meant for teenagers, and laughing at whatever jokes I come up with in my head. This is my routine every night. And I am an adult and I live on my own.

My entire house is decorated like a teenage girl’s dream bedroom and I get all happy and squealy every time I see a dog, even if it’s a 150lb Pitbull.
I am not a good example of someone my age and that’s why my peers never like me lol. Most of my close friends are older adults because I cannot get along with most people in their 20s and 30s.

But even with all that, I am managing six dogs now, running a successful dog walking business, and living by myself (although I do get medical and financial assistance.)
When my parents pass away I will probably end up with a caretaker though.

I’ve been bullied for doing these things since I was in elementary school but I’ve never stopped doing them. There are a lot of things I can be overly sensitive about, but what other people think about things I love has no impact on me anymore.

I do fully realize that this is why no one will ever want to marry me though lol. I am pretty much undateable for this reason and also incompatible with most irl friendships.

 

[TheGrimmRetails]

I talk with them directly, not in an "adult talks to a child" manner, i think that makes me immature.

It depends on how you go about it.

My husband's nieces and nephews love me because I keep their kids busy while the "adults" talk about boring adult stuff. Meanwhile, I get to play with swords, and pirate ships, and cars, and I never have to hear the political beliefs of two five year olds and a two year-old.

And being able to talk to a child is a very useful and underrated skill, especially in retail when the parents often have no idea what it is their child is talking about.

I once blew this kid away just by knowing that a ground type Pokemon was not a "starter".

 

[Luca]

I have met a lot of people, some of them were crazy. A couple of them are in prison because they are crazy. You are very normal compared to some of the freaks I have met. There is no way that no one on this planet would like to marry you, no way

And you are certainly not undateable, there are people in the world that would love you more because of your quirks, not less. It`s endearing, not offensive. You are just strict with yourself, you think you are weird. You are kind and warmhearted and special. It`s not negative to be special the way you are special.

You are so sweet. Thank you <3
I do hope I find a husband someday but he’d have to be okay with a lot of my weird quirks… and a LOT of dogs. Lol

 

[Crossbreed]

I put on a bit of a tough exterior (very tough exterior--Tire iron in sleeve occasionally, rough harsh voice, mouth that would make a sailor blush) but when I do it is not only because I am not a very large man but mainly because I worry that maybe I never really bothered "growing up."

That reminds me of THIS SCENE, but there is an F-bomb in it.

 

[SusanLR]

From the length of this post, it seems to be an issue many of us relate to.
I always have. I know I never really grew up, but, the thing is, I don't care and I wonder
why most of the world does?
Do they really change that much or is it they make themselves change because they would not
feel right if they didn't fit in with the herd and what they have been told?
I don't know. I've never understood people or experienced the seemingly innate desires and feelings.

Believing I need to feel the changes of growing up to fit the likes of others never bothered me.
I do what I enjoy, even if the world around me thinks it's silly or childish.
Having frogs as pets, a worm and beetle farm in the laundry room, collecting rocks, talking to
animals, playing kids games and games on the PC, noticing the little things in life and ignoring
the world and news, sleeping with stuffed toys...yada yada.
Life can be hard, but, caring what others think about what I find some happiness in isn't one of them.
I'm 64 and dress like a teenager. Eccentric, yes.

What I find attractive is not conventional, either… my ex and I both describe it as being attracted to someone’s aura.

That's what I tell people when they ask what do I see in somebody.
Not the physical or being in style, suave, or whatever. The first thing that attracts me is
I call it their soul's energy or aura.
I feel that from everything.

Also there are some bird whisperer's I see on here.
Birds are somehow attracted to me also and I've raised wild baby birds many times.
Even a woodpecker once. Try to get one of those to open up for feedings.
The raptors seem to especially hang around me or fly along with me driving a lot of times.

Owls? Yes, there are always owls out back at night. I learned to call Screech owls and they've
lit at my feet. So many bird stories I could tell.

Children? The same.
I don't really like kids and yet they like me and when I let myself go along with them we end
up talking on the same level and playing with bugs and such. Odd, but, fun.
My body is feeling the effects of time, but, my soul stays the same.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

You are certainly not undateable, there are people in the world that would love you more because of your quirks, not less. It`s endearing, not offensive. You are just strict with yourself, you think you are weird. You are kind and warmhearted and special. It`s not negative to be special the way you are special.

Exactly! My spouse had said she was attracted to my wide ranging interests and delight in nature. After being able to make very accepting friends I am convinced that there are many in this world who enjoy interacting with people like us. Them being unconventional too.

 

[iamlindsaythatisall]

It`s often endearing and it makes them special in a good way. I think I can actually be more attracted to someone because of things like that, it has happened before.

Double exactly! The quirkier, the better!

 

[Owliet]

I talk with them directly

Kids like direct talk. It’s not until the reach late teens that they pick up the nuances of language and speak around the topic to make themselves look smarter than they actually are.

I do fully realize that this is why no one will ever want to marry me though lol. I am pretty much undateable for this reason and also incompatible with most irl friendships.

You’ll find someone.

Meanwhile, I get to play with swords, and pirate ships, and cars,

That sounds way more fun than adult talking about boring subjects.

Do they really change that much or is it they make themselves change because they would not
feel right if they didn't fit in with the herd and what they have been told?

that’s a good thing to ponder. It’s possible that it’s a conscious change of mind because they know that if they don’t change, they are perceived as different and that’s an obvious upset for NTs who care about this type of thing.

Owls? Yes, there are always owls out back at night. I learned to call Screech owls and they've
lit at my feet. So many bird stories I could tell.

I’m very jealous.

After being able to make very accepting friends I am convinced that there are many in this world who enjoy interacting with people like us. Them being unconventional too.

I know that they are out there, it’s just hard to find them but agree.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

i think that makes me immature.

Why? Nobody, including children enjoy being talked down to. I have had to adjust my interactions to phrase things at their level of understanding, but I never assume that they cannot think for themselves.

 

[Owliet]

Why? Nobody, including children enjoy being talked down to. I have had to adjust my interactions to phrase things at their level of understanding, but I never assume that they cannot think for themselves.

One of the amazing things is that they do think for themselves *sometimes they don’t shut up and ask all sorts of wonderful questions. One of my highlights today was seeing how this came together. It’s left ME tired out but they enjoy being talked to like they are just as worthwhile.

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

I do fully realize that this is why no one will ever want to marry me though lol. I am pretty much undateable for this reason and also incompatible with most irl friendships.

@crewlucaa_ , never think this of yourself, please.

 

[Equals Tuesday]

This is something that I could never quite wrap my mind around. I like things like stuffed animals and cartoons, but for some reason I can never connect with kids. I've tried babysitting in the past and one of my charges just outright told me that she didn't like me . I've met some kids less than half my age that seem more mature than me. I've also met people more than twice my age who seem less mature than me. So, I guess it's all about perspective.

I do like babies, though. I really relate to them. You can just shake a pair of keys in front of them and they're happy.

 

[Owliet]

This is something that I could never quite wrap my mind around. I like things like stuffed animals and cartoons, but for some reason I can never connect with kids. I've tried babysitting in the past and one of my charges just outright told me that she didn't like me . I've met some kids less than half my age that seem more mature than me. I've also met people more than twice my age who seem less mature than me. So, I guess it's all about perspective.

I do like babies, though. I really relate to them. You can just shake a pair of keys in front of them and they're happy.

Cats also like keys being shook in front of them.

 

[Luca]

@crewlucaa_ , never think this of yourself, please.

Thank you, Gerald. It’s hard
Men have treated me pretty badly so it’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to be with me.

 

[PinkPhilodendron]

Lest you think Disney music is babyish, check out the album "Stay Awake." On it you have artists like Tom Waits doing Heigh Ho or Sun Ra and his Arkestra and their rendition of Pink Elephants on Parade. You will never think of those tunes the same way again. Artists like Ken Nordine, Bonnie Rait, NRBQ, The Replacements and more, bring new magic to the music. The album ends with When You Wish Upon a Star done by . . . . . Ringo Starr. An absolutely amazing album of Disney music that I doubt will be equaled anytime soon.
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For me, my interest that people think is childish, is animation. I enjoy classic as well as CGI animation. My current interest is Japanese Anime and I really like Makoto Shinkai and his photo realistic style.

I Love you for introducing this to me.

Thank you <3

 

[Gerald Wilgus]

Thank you, Gerald. It’s hard
Men have treated me pretty badly so it’s hard to imagine anyone wanting to be with me.

Sad that some men are jerks. I was feeling like that, feeling rejected at your age, though reality was probably different, and I have a hard time understanding a lack of kindness. But 4 years later I changed sufficiently and met my spouse

 

[Luca]

Sad that some men are jerks. I was feeling like that, feeling rejected at your age, though reality was probably different, and I have a hard time understanding a lack of kindness. But 4 years later I changed sufficiently and met my spouse

I’m really happy you met her and things are better now. You’re a great person and I never understand why people treated you like that. You’ve always been very kind to me and given me good advice. And your interests are so freaking cool!!!

Some people are just nasty, and I’ll never get why anyone is like that… I’ve been hurt so badly by so many people but I have never once thought “I’m miserable. Let me go treat other people like crap.” I want to treat people with love and kindness so they don’t get treated like how I was in the past.
Life is too short to spend it being mean!

 

[Suzette]

Some people are just nasty, and I’ll never get why anyone is like that… I’ve been hurt so badly by so many people but I have never once thought “I’m miserable. Let me go treat other people like crap.” I want to treat people with love and kindness so they don’t get treated like how I was in the past.
Life is too short to spend it being mean!

When I was growing up abuse and neglect made me quite isolated. Not figuratively, but litterally isolated. I never did horrible things to people but I do remember thinking that there wasn't much point in being nice because "damned if you do, damned if you don't". My niceness was used against me to bully and tease me even as I was admonished if I wasn't nice and polite. It wasn't until I was an adult that I understood that what had been missing in those yucky years was kindness. I value kindness above all else!