Being a few years behind in growing up

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In some ways I feel I am so much more mature than people my own age….mainly in an intellectual and bookish way. Also, knowing better than getting smashing drunk and a lot of other stupid mistakes people seem to make.

However socially, I seem to get along better with ten or twelve year olds. Just out of interests and things I enjoy doing. I can hold up a conversation with most people my age and older... but I just would rather build a fort or play with water guns rather than going to a bar or party. I still like toys. Mainly in ones meant for nine year old bosy and above (guns, R/C cars, model air planed/etc

Emotionally... I feel around eleven or so.


I don’t drive or have a job at twenty three (even though I want one) I just don’t see myself as responsible enough for driving quite yet. I don’t want to be responsible for controlling 2000 plus pounds of steel.

I'm 22. I just started my first year of university. I'd done two years previously but dropped out. the place wasn't for me.
I've never felt my age. or looked it. I've always seemed younger, but so has everyone in my family. I feel 18 or 19, no more than that.
but with some stuff, like someone said, in a intellectual/bookish way, I feel alot older,too. I often feel like people my age are too silly,inmature,shallow,etc

my mum wants me to learn how to drive,but I've never been interested.I wouldn't trust myself behind the wheel.
I've also never had a boyfriend. It seems like too much effort. I don't feel emotionally mature for that.and I've never met anyone worth the effort