I can’t relate to people my own age!!

I’m 19 and I just don’t understand what I do wrong. This has always been the case for me. Through high school I couldn’t relate to my peers and even now I don’t. I started speaking to a boy my age and we have nothing in common. This isn’t me thinking I’m better than everyone else, it’s the fact that I’ve always been way more emotionally mature than my peers. Even older people I speak to are shocked to learn I’m only 19 just by my knowledge on things like obscure politics, and they way I talk.

Reply 1

londonmyst

19

Maybe you just have very different interests, opinions, hobbies and mannerisms.
Nothing wrong with that- as long as you are capable of having a polite & sensible two way conversation with most average people your age for up to 5 mins and always maintain reasonable personal hygiene.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

I can't relate to anyone.

Reply 3

justlearning1469

21

Original post by didsthecat

I’m 19 and I just don’t understand what I do wrong. This has always been the case for me. Through high school I couldn’t relate to my peers and even now I don’t. I started speaking to a boy my age and we have nothing in common. This isn’t me thinking I’m better than everyone else, it’s the fact that I’ve always been way more emotionally mature than my peers. Even older people I speak to are shocked to learn I’m only 19 just by my knowledge on things like obscure politics, and they way I talk.

Some people are genuinely mentally old for their age. That is fine, in that case relate more to older people and consider having them as your friends.

Reply 4

ThatOldGuy

19

Original post by didsthecat

I’m 19 and I just don’t understand what I do wrong. This has always been the case for me. Through high school I couldn’t relate to my peers and even now I don’t. I started speaking to a boy my age and we have nothing in common. This isn’t me thinking I’m better than everyone else, it’s the fact that I’ve always been way more emotionally mature than my peers. Even older people I speak to are shocked to learn I’m only 19 just by my knowledge on things like obscure politics, and they way I talk.

There's nothing wrong with not following the crowd. You like to think about politics. You're bored by everyday conversation and you long for something more genuine and authentic.

Be you and be happy. It's way better than trying to be someone else, fitting in and ending up unhappy.

Reply 5

jay2013

17

Original post by didsthecat

I’m 19 and I just don’t understand what I do wrong. This has always been the case for me. Through high school I couldn’t relate to my peers and even now I don’t. I started speaking to a boy my age and we have nothing in common. This isn’t me thinking I’m better than everyone else, it’s the fact that I’ve always been way more emotionally mature than my peers. Even older people I speak to are shocked to learn I’m only 19 just by my knowledge on things like obscure politics, and they way I talk.

So what's the issue?

Reply 6

Surnia

20

It's nothing to do with your age and everything to do with your interests. You could find like-minded people if you joined hobby groups and clubs, but don't be too narrow; do you want to go out with a male version of yourself? My boyfriend and I are very pretty chalk-and-cheese, but we've got enough in common to enjoy a relationship.

I can’t relate to people my own age!!

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