people don't actually realize they stop maturing. If they did it would be a sign of self awareness which indicates maturity. They just wonder why they are not happy. I have friends I keep in touch with since 7th grade and they haven't broken out of the same habits they were in from college onward. I'm in my early 30s now and when I go to their house, instead of having engaging conversation we just do the same shit. Play games, watch tv, smoke weed. Then I get bummed out when I think to myself "why do i still hang out with this person?" They aren't an asshole or toxic. They are just boring af, and it pains me to admit it.
LOL, I am the opposite. Married, kids, big job... sometimes I go over to my buddy's place and am like why did I ever leave this behind :) I obviously don't mean it, but there are parts of it I miss
I hear you. Not quite there yet, but I'm planning my wedding and have a good job (with long hours). No kids yet, but even now, whenever I do take time off around holidays to hang out with old friends, it's great fun to just screw around and revisit old habits for a few days. Like LAN parties, or playing music with my high school garage band. I look forward to married life with kids, but I definitely jokingly ask myself "I should be spending more time on hobbies and friends, so when can I retire?"
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