Don't relate to people my own age very often.

Im the same way! I dont get along with most women my age for as long as I can remember- bc I find they are either not that friendly or not that mature as you say or are into themselves to much or are fake/phony. I can't have fake conversations about things I'm not interested in! I was always wayy closer to my immediate family then peers. I used to care, but now, I'm like, heck, Im not going to change and become phony just so I fit in with other people. I know there is nothing wrong w. me- Im smart, thoughtful, friendly- and whoever I get along w. I do, I dont care about the age differences anymore

I can really relate to all of this because I'm 23 so close to your age and I too am an only child. I really don't feel comfortable around people my own age. I either like socializing with older people about 10-20 years older or playing with children. I think this is just part of my personality because I've always been this way especially when it comes to school and college. I can remember never really fitting in with kids at school and in high school I could not relate to kids my age. I always felt like they were immature, wild, boring, or extremely obsessed with sex. Most of the time I was at home on the computer because I just could not deal with them.

I find myself now being the hermit again even though I'm in college because all people do who are my age is either stare at me or act like complete immature idiots. I feel like I want to be an adult but everyone else my age wants to be a child. I guess I can't judge them because not everyone can be a quiet loner like me. The funny thing is, my son is only 3 and he only likes babies or kids much older than him. In his daycare class he does not like the children in his room and always plays by himself. He begs me almost everyday to go into the baby room. I wonder if he got it from me or it's just a coincidence?

People my age infuriate me. They're all attention-seeking sheep. They don't know how to be individuals and it drives me insane. That's why older people are cool, because they know who they are.

I can relate to this. I'm 21 and have some trouble talking to people my own age, because I'm not really like them. I don't drink or smoke or party, I don't play a lot of video games and I don't listen to modern music. I've been told I'm a 40 year man stuck in a young man's body.

When it comes to interacting with people my age, sometimes I have trouble even making eye contact with them. I don't really know how to converse with them, because it is often hard for me to relate. However, when I'm in the company of someone who is 15 or more years older than me, I have no problem interacting. I can carry on a conversation and I feel "comfortable."

Your totally normal. so dont worry.

Hiya,

I'm so happy reading this I could cry.

People around my age think I’m deprived because my life is nothing like theirs. It's not as if I force myself to be a bit different. If they could see my face light up at a folk concert they'd know I wasn't forced into going, but they just wouldn't go to one.

I'm told that decades ago, people my age loved all that and it does sadden me that my disability prevents me from meeting those who love it now.

I'm an old rocker in a young woman's body – younger people seem to think I’m a bit strange but older people seem to think I’m great and want to borrow my CDs. I have to get some from specialist places, they're that hard to find

Listen to whatever they talk about and their music (don't say you like it but don't say you hate it either) then listen to and do what you want at home. You'll find someone who's like you eventually.

I don't like anybody, I hate the human race in general. Don't worry it's normal....there's alot more stupid people in the world then intelligent, that's why it's hard to find friends to relate to. I have the same problem. Hey atleast you can dance, I can't even go to clubs because I can't dance nor hold a conversation.

As most of us said on here, we're in the same boat and we can assume that this type of feeling is normal. Let me tell you my story:

Growing up I had several siblings, but when I was 4 I only had my 12 year old sister and newborn brother. I was constantly surrounded by much older people than I who loved me hard, but did not allow me the necessity of being around children my age frequently. Even at school that age, I was teased for being chubby and different...

Today, I am an outgoing, friendly, 21 year old male with a good sense of humor, yet still struggling to relate. I'm discovering lately that there is a time and a place to just be yourself, and a time to "go with the flow of the crowd". I'm understanding that as human beings you can do anything if you put your mind to it, and personally, I want results.

My point is that I'm going to do my best to find a way to relate with people my age and I encourage you too. I might have to "lose" (learn to tone myself down) in the process, but as an empowered human being I don't have to lose my fundamental character: Gentleman at heart, goofball by nature. =)

I can relate. I was brought up in a different country. So it's like I've lived there half and here half, and I've adapted to both ways of living and I incoorporate both worlds into my life. And sometimes I feel like I just relate better with someone older. It's great and allows me to be my self. Some younger kids around 20, I just don't want to hang out with. They just can't see things from a wider angle, or they're too stuck up on their own worlds. I think it's normal. And just becuase you don't get along with kids your age doesn't mean your giving up on youth are not enjoying life. Do the things that you think are fun with the people you like.

i can totally relate. people my age can be very immature. most of my friends have been older.

Well I am 21, an only child and have had the same problem, or is it a problem. The funny thing is I look in my thirties and my hairline is receding, my one friend jokes, I act like the age I look.

it's normal, i'm the same way. i tend to relate better to those in their late 20s and beyond...and i'm 18 (it's been this way since i can remember).

i think it's more because of the environment we were raised in during early childhood that has something to do with it.

I'm 19, and feel the same way. Although I don't really like going out and dancing, in fact, I hate dancing (although I do boogie every now and then at home), but I digress. Sadly, I have nothing more to add, save that I'm in the same boat.