7 Signs of Immaturity That Therapists Say Folks Can Grow Out of at Any Age

Whether it’s laughing at fart jokes or insisting on having a favorite sugary breakfast cereal on hand at all times, there are some qualities that have come to be equated with immaturity (which tends to have a negative connotation) despite being totally benign in regards to how someone operates in the world. On the other hand, some actual signs of immaturity that actually can negatively impact a person’s relationships—and other areas of their life—are a little more subtle. In This Article 01 causes of immaturity 02 consequences of immaturity 03 common signs of immaturity 04 faqs Experts In This Article John Mayer, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Family Fit: Find Your Balance in Life Monifa Seawell, MD, board-certified psychiatrist based in Atlanta Peter Economou, PhD, psychologist and program director in the department of Applied Psychology at Rutgers University Scott Lyons, PhD, holistic psychologist, educator, and author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and...