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Girl (friend) says im immature ?

Its a girl who is my friend and she says im immature, I dont get why she was mainly baseing it on the fact that I mess about and joke around. However thats not immature its just having a laugh the rest of my friends were ok and they just say your a bit loud. However I just took a break from my work and needed a bit of a laugh with my friends and thats what I did. Its really annoyed me that she said that I dont get why ? I work two jobs and in one im a part time manager. I can also act professional when the time calls for it.

Some guys come up to them and flirted with them and she didnt like it and she wanted me to sort them out and I was like if im with you and they come up to you then I can do something, if I went up to them afterwards it could esclate and I would be in trouble. If I had a gf and this happend I would then go up to them. Then she's like we cant say anything to them guys and we dont show respect to her as a girl.

But cant the girls sort it out themselves, by not talking to them or tell the guys to leave them alone and not lead them on or flirt back ??
I think you asked a few questions there!

Maturity is very subjective, of course. She may mean you're emotionally immature - that is, you don't connect well on another level with people. If the only way you can socialise is by being silly and telling jokes, that's probably something she's picked up on! But who knows.

As for your other question, there's a couple of ways to look at it. You could be flattered that she trusts you enough to help her resolve her issues. Or you could feel a little used if she just associates with you for protection.

Alternatively, perhaps she just enjoys the idea of making you do stuff... some people get a kick out of being manipulative. But again, who knows. Just some things to consider!
Reply 2
Original post by Calpurnia
I think you asked a few questions there!

Maturity is very subjective, of course. She may mean you're emotionally immature - that is, you don't connect well on another level with people. If the only way you can socialise is by being silly and telling jokes, that's probably something she's picked up on! But who knows.

As for your other question, there's a couple of ways to look at it. You could be flattered that she trusts you enough to help her resolve her issues. Or you could feel a little used if she just associates with you for protection.

Alternatively, perhaps she just enjoys the idea of making you do stuff... some people get a kick out of being manipulative. But again, who knows. Just some things to consider!


I dont think im emotionally immature, I can talk on a level with people and get on with them pretty well. However I think she may be talking about relationships, as I havent had many. But no one else says anything most say I have my head screwed on right as I always put my head down for the best grades.

Maybe she likes the idea of using me but oh well, i'll see what happens.
Original post by Anonymous
Its a girl who is my friend and she says im immature, I dont get why she was mainly baseing it on the fact that I mess about and joke around. However thats not immature its just having a laugh the rest of my friends were ok and they just say your a bit loud. However I just took a break from my work and needed a bit of a laugh with my friends and thats what I did. Its really annoyed me that she said that I dont get why ? I work two jobs and in one im a part time manager. I can also act professional when the time calls for it.

Some guys come up to them and flirted with them and she didnt like it and she wanted me to sort them out and I was like if im with you and they come up to you then I can do something, if I went up to them afterwards it could esclate and I would be in trouble. If I had a gf and this happend I would then go up to them. Then she's like we cant say anything to them guys and we dont show respect to her as a girl.

But cant the girls sort it out themselves, by not talking to them or tell the guys to leave them alone and not lead them on or flirt back ??


So much sexual tension, you guys should bang already.
Reply 4
Original post by Studentus-anonymous
So much sexual tension, you guys should bang already.


Thats what I thought. A little childish on her behalf though. I doubt she likes me like that though...

(Original post by Studentus-anonymous)
So much sexual tension, you guys should bang already.
Thats what I thought. A little childish on her behalf though. I doubt she likes me like that though...


Some guys come up to them and flirted with them and she didnt like it and she wanted me to sort them out and I was like if im with you and they come up to you then I can do something, if I went up to them afterwards it could esclate and I would be in trouble. If I had a gf and this happend I would then go up to them. Then she's like we cant say anything to them guys and we dont show respect to her as a girl.


Maybe she likes the idea of using me but oh well, i'll see what happens.


Male or female, I think it's quite normal for friends to help each other out. She said you're immature, that's an issue because...?
You sound immature, and is she's mature enough, she'll outgrow your friendship soon enough.
Reply 6
Original post by Anonymous
Male or female, I think it's quite normal for friends to help each other out. She said you're immature, that's an issue because...?
You sound immature, and is she's mature enough, she'll outgrow your friendship soon enough.


Its just annoying she said that as I dont feel I am, you know what have I done that is so childish.

Why do I sound immature ?
Original post by Anonymous
Its just annoying she said that as I dont feel I am, you know what have I done that is so childish.

Why do I sound immature ?


Maybe I was a bit harsh, but because you've come on here slating off your friend for expressing how she feels. Why don't you talk to her about it? We can all chip and say x y z, but the whole point of a friendship, it being able to tell them how you feel, whether that's happy, sad, or really angry off, and have a conversation about it, hoping to resolve your feelings.

Maybe I'm being harsh- are you still at secondary school? In which case I was, sorry. But if you're upset with something someone has said or done to you, you have a right to tell them- normal people apologise and ask what they can do to change the situation.
Reply 8
Original post by Anonymous
Maybe I was a bit harsh, but because you've come on here slating off your friend for expressing how she feels. Why don't you talk to her about it? We can all chip and say x y z, but the whole point of a friendship, it being able to tell them how you feel, whether that's happy, sad, or really angry off, and have a conversation about it, hoping to resolve your feelings.

Maybe I'm being harsh- are you still at secondary school? In which case I was, sorry. But if you're upset with something someone has said or done to you, you have a right to tell them- normal people apologise and ask what they can do to change the situation.


You said early ' she called me immature and thats an issue because ?' meaning I shouldnt be bothered about it, why shouldnt I be bothered ?

Im at uni, thats why I dont like it when she says that.
Reply 9
Original post by Anonymous
Its a girl who is my friend and she says im immature, I dont get why she was mainly baseing it on the fact that I mess about and joke around. However thats not immature its just having a laugh the rest of my friends were ok and they just say your a bit loud. However I just took a break from my work and needed a bit of a laugh with my friends and thats what I did. Its really annoyed me that she said that I dont get why ? I work two jobs and in one im a part time manager. I can also act professional when the time calls for it.

Some guys come up to them and flirted with them and she didnt like it and she wanted me to sort them out and I was like if im with you and they come up to you then I can do something, if I went up to them afterwards it could esclate and I would be in trouble. If I had a gf and this happend I would then go up to them. Then she's like we cant say anything to them guys and we dont show respect to her as a girl.

But cant the girls sort it out themselves, by not talking to them or tell the guys to leave them alone and not lead them on or flirt back ??

It's dangerous for women or girls to tell men to leave us alone, it so often results in them calling us *****es, or becoming hostile. If she asked for your intervention, it is because (sexist) guys who won't leave us alone, are more likely to respect a man/boy asking them to leave us alone due to their sexism, than a girl/women asking them, and it is safer for you than for us to do so.

You say you joke around, but the type of jokes you make, may imply your immaturity level. Are you disrespectful of others, of women, do you say ignorant things or harmful generalisations, do you objectify and demean women/girls with your 'jokes'? If you're loud a lot that can also be a sign of immaturity and a lack of self-awareness. If even your friends tell you you're a bit loud it might be a sign to respectfully tone it down a bit.
Original post by Anonymous
You said early ' she called me immature and thats an issue because ?' meaning I shouldnt be bothered about it, why shouldnt I be bothered ?

Im at uni, thats why I dont like it when she says that.

I think it is a sign of maturity to take responsibility and reflect on what your friends say, rather than being dismissive and defensive and just assuming they are wrong to avoid taking responsibility. Maturity involves self-awareness and responsibility, and your statement does come off as immature I'm afraid.

The fact your at uni means nothing in regards to your maturity level, people can be old and educated and still be immature.

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