Are women of 23 immature or do they still have some growing up to do?

Question

I'm 28 and my g/f is 23 and a half. Has she still got some growing up to do. As I always thought women were meant to be more mature than men.

dont knock the 1/2

She has spent most of her life in boarding school. maybe this is the reason!

Answer 1

you cant generalise - everyone is different. i'm 22 and have always been mature for my age but i have a friend who is the same age and she is very immature - to the extent that she acts like a 16/17 year old.
generally women are more mature but there is always an exception to the rule. or perhaps you are just a more serious person than she?

Answer 2

It completely depends on the individual - I have some friends aged 23 that act like children - where another friend of mine whos 22 has her head more senisbly screwed on that people double her age.
At 28 you are a bit older - and probably more wise to the world, but i dont think her being in boarding school has anything to do with the level of maturity shes at today.
Its true that women do mature at a quicker rate than men - but not always Im afraid!!
You dont say what she does thats immature - but mabye if you explained nicely to her that you feel its a bit unreasonable for her age she might take heed and cop on a bit.

Answer 3

We typically are but being mature and being older are two different things. Since you are 28 you probably know more things becuase you have had more time to experience different situatuations in life. You probably already hit the bar scene and are over it. With her being 23 she still finds certain things more exciting than you cause she hasnt had as long a time to experience them. Not all girls have their heads screwed on tight @ 23. Some are a dumb as a noodle still but not all of us.

I am 23 and already have my own house, car, and excellant job. My bf is 27 and even though he is very intelligent and older int he end I am more mature. I keep the house in line, clean, put food on the table, and take care of anything else that comes along. I have control. He doesnt see the things that need to be done he just assumes that they will get done. He does not know how to take initative and do things before he is asked and yelled at to do them.

Answer 4

23 is immature and they still have some growing up to do. A lot of women are more mature than men but at 23 a young lady has a lot to experience.

Answer 5

This depends, I know some 18 year olds that are more mature than 23 year olds. It depends on the personality. Im 24 and act like Im 20-21 years old. Thats because Im having a hard time realizing Im getting older and don't want to let go my youth. So age doesn't really matter its all about the personality and the way they act. Does she act mature? then she's mature. Does she act immature? then she's immature. Its up to you to decide :) Goodluck :)

Answer 6

Some people mature more quickly than others, while some don't at all. It usually has nothing to do with age, but the experience they've had to learn from life. If she's had a rather simple, boring life where she's been lucky to never had to go there any difficult things, then she's not going to be as mature as a 23 year old who has.

Answer 7

In college I dated a girl who was a freshman, I was a senior. She was dealing with all of the same stuff I had already dealt with three years previously. Even though we were only a couple years different in age, it sometimes felt that we had very different priorities and I felt much, much older. It might be that you are just looking at her from the point of view of someone who has been there and moved on. You may just need to accept that a lot happens between the ages of 17 and 25, and she is right in the midst of it all.

Alternately, some people are never really 'mature', and perhaps they don't need to. My wife is 41 and still has some very child-like behaviors and attitudes. It is part of why I love her. Your gf may never be 'mature' in your eyes. Either grow to love that as part of her personality or move on.

Answer 8

It depends on the woman. Everyone matures at different times in their lives. I was married with two children at 23 and was taking care of my family better than someone that was 33. So, it really depends on what you want to do with your life and where you rank certain things. Like I always say a selfish person is not ready to give to anyone but them self. If you find yourself giving more in the relationship, then, yes this woman is still immature. A relationship takes lots of give and take and when you have to pull - then you need to pull yourself outta there. It is not worth it to try and change someone. It takes more energy being upset than to just love happy. Happiness is what you feel inside not what someone must make you feel. Hope that helps! Good luck!

Answer 9

You do know that this question tells you everything you need to know about your future with this girl, don't you?

Do the both of you a favor and break it off(and do it nicely).

She's irritating you on such a base level that you will be hard pressed to ever get past it. It might be that she's not in the same place as you, or she may be immature, or you may simply be looking for things to put a barrier between the two of you. What ever it is, you are looking at a failed relationship that you have the opportunity to stop before it involves most of your life and possibly children.

Take a good look at your question, what are you really asking yourself? Do what you already know. Good luck to you.

Answer 10

I am a 23 year old woman and I think I am quite mature for my age. I have my Master's degree, a steady job with medical benefits and 401K plan. I live in my own apartment and I pay all of my own bills. I like to have fun with my friends, but I also know when it is time to be serious. I think it just depends on the person because maturity levels can vary.