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34 Cringe Things That Adults in Their 30s Still Do That Show How Immature They Actually Are
It’s a strange fact, but our age doesn’t always define our maturity. Why else would we have terms like “man-child,” right? We often come across such people who never act their age, no matter how old they get, and their behavior tends to get to us.
Even Reddit user AnythingDeep69 might have experienced something similar, as she asked online, “What screams ‘irresponsible’ in your 30s?” and folks gushed with answers. You might even find yourself nodding along in agreement with some of these instances or habits of irresponsible adults. Just scroll down to check them out!
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#1
Posting all your business and drama on social media. Keep that off the internet.
DennyS (denzoren) 8 months ago
I can never understand this. I post very rarely on my pages and it's mostly memes and funny things.
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#2
Being the same person you were in your 20s. I want to fight my 25-year-old self. If you look back on your younger self and don’t cringe at some things, you probably aren’t growing as a person.
LizzieBoredom 8 months ago (edited)
I find the older I get, the less self-centered and worried I am. Of course it could be all the meds.
#3
A total lack of self awareness of how your actions affect others, but more importantly, yourself.
Not being able to take responsibility for the role you play in creating many of your own trials and tribulations.
superfluous 8 months ago
Yeah, the twenties are for messing around and figuring that stuff out. Consistently constantly continuing this is very bad.
As you scroll through the list, you might realize that you have seen people do these exact same things, and it might have even frustrated you. Let's look closely at some of the things that adults do in their 30s, which shows how irresponsible or cringe-worthy they can be.
For instance, one user mentioned how some people share all their business and drama on social media. Research says that a psychological factor that contributes to oversharing is narcissism. It stresses that individuals with narcissistic tendencies may feel an insatiable desire for attention and admiration and seek to fulfill it by sharing personal achievements, experiences, or even hardships on a public platform.
#4
Blaming others for the actions of your children and not your own parenting.
I see too many teachers cussed by parents for things that are something a parent should do/teach/handle.
Melissa Harris 8 months ago (edited)
Enabling, redirecting blame, an inability to take criticism or have their child criticized are highly indicatitive of a narcissist parent.
#5
Taking TikToks as gospel truths.
#6
Being so afraid of divorce, they have a baby to fix a marriage. Some folks I know are on baby #3 to push off divorce #1.
Other netizens mentioned things related to money and how adults do stupid things like buying expensive things or getting a pet they can't look after. Studies show that American household debt hit a record $16.9 trillion at the end of 2022, up $2.75 trillion since 2019. However, despite this staggering debt, folks still keep spending on unnecessary things and getting things that they can't really afford.
According to Investopedia, "People buy luxury goods despite not being able to afford them for several reasons, including a sense of irrationality, a belief that a higher price equals higher quality, a desire for higher self-esteem, and a desire for a sense of accomplishment." This just shows how consumerism has deep psychological underpinnings where people lack a sense of what's actually necessary.
#7
Living beyond your means because you are more worried about having what other people have or what they will think of you if you do not have the latest and greatest.
Time to grow up...
#8
Pets a person can’t afford or care for, often more than one.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
I have 7 pets! I'm not irresponsible, though - since I'm 43, not in my 30s any more! XD (Joking though - I can afford them. And technically Preacher and Stilgar are at my ex's house.)
#9
Buying a brand new car when you can barely afford your mortgage.
LizzieBoredom 8 months ago (edited)
So, buy a car you wouldn't mind living in. You're welcome.
Someone also mentioned how, despite getting old, people still stick with their unhealthy lifestyles, like eating fast food daily, getting extremely drunk every night, or having no proper sleep cycle. Time and again, research has stressed that a healthy lifestyle can not only help you feel better, but it can also reduce the risk of some diseases, lengthen your lifespan, save you money, and benefit the environment.
However, despite the warnings of experts, not everyone prioritizes their health as they actually should. In fact, studies have revealed the shocking truth that less than 3% of Americans have a healthy lifestyle. This just goes to show that there are very few people who are conscious about the kind of life they are living.
#10
Not knowing how to cook.
DennyS (denzoren) 8 months ago
You really just need to master a few dishes or techniques. You don't have to be a professional chef, just competent enough at some stuff.
#11
Having your family pay for your bills / clean up after you.
K Barnes 8 months ago
Friend's older brother moved out right after university (ma and pa paid the downpayment on a house for him) and he brought all his laundry home for mom to do, had mom come clean his house weekly, and went home for breakfast and dinner almost every day that he didn't eat frozen meals. I lost so much respect for her parents. He is in his mid 40s now and still completely useless but has a good job so they say he's very successful. He pays a maid now instead of mom, at least.
#12
Getting p**s a*s drunk every other night.
Magenta Blu 8 months ago
That's called alcoholism. And it's not good at any given time regardless how old people are
Some people also talked about how people refuse to mature with age, act childish, rely on others for everything, and never grow or learn anything from life. When some adults continue to cling to the carefree days of youth and find emotional and financial responsibilities challenging well into adulthood, it's called a Peter Pan syndrome.
Experts say that there are certain complex factors that can cause this syndrome like childhood experiences or economic factors. Although it’s more common in men, anyone can develop the behaviors associated with the syndrome. When someone realizes that they are suffering through it, it's always better to have it treated, isn't it?
#13
Not having bedsheets on your mattress.
#15
Hitting on college-aged girls.
Well, dear readers, that's it from our end as we now hand over the ropes to you. Have you ever experienced these similar things or habits in people? Don't hesitate to share them in the comments. Also, if you were able to relate to any of the ones in this list, don't forget to upvote them!
#16
If you are in your 30s and live in the developed world and do not have poverty or disability as a factor... You should know how to use household appliances (Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove) If you do not have any clue how to use a clothes washer - or figure it out on your own (especially with the instructions on the lid like in the olden days) - I don't have the patience to teach you. Regardless of gender full-stop: if you are a guy and don't know how to wash clothes because "that is woman's work" then... Jesus I have to get out of West Virginia!
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
I'm ashamed for other men. I'm a man and nobody taught me how to cook or clean. Guess what? I figured it out (and it wasn't that hard).
#17
A dirty house/ apartment. I don’t mean lived in. I don’t mean a little cluttered. I mean when it’s DIRTY.
Melissa Harris 8 months ago
A dirty living space is very indicatitive of mental health issues. Depression, disorganized thinking, hoarding, etc.
#18
Posting that you hate social media on social media.
Final score:
21points
#20
I turned 27, 28, 29, and 30 in prison. SO maybe that?
#21
Dating a teen.
Nothing will get you removed from my home and life faster.
#22
Having your mom make and manage your doctor's appointments.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago (edited)
I've got the opposite(?) problem. I have an 80-year-old mother who still TRIES to make my doctor's appointments. And then when *I* make them, she'll try to go with me to them. I am 43 years old. I have an appointment with an orthopedic specialist later today, actually (lifelong intermittent hip issue that has become chronic) and she is BIG MAD that I told her she is NOT accompanying me to the appointment XD EDIT to add: The reason why she even *knows* what's going on in my life at all is because I work at the family business, and I moved back home last October to escape an abúsive relationship. But my mom has always been up in my business all of my life.
#23
Still eating fast food on a daily basis, still not sticking to a sleep schedule, still not drinking any water.
Magenta Blu 8 months ago
Fast food is cheap. Can't afford real food. It is fast food or not eating...
#25
Holding onto your teens/ early 20’s and dogging on your friends for growing up. We weren’t ‘living the good life’ we were just drunk. .
superfluous 8 months ago
Speak for yourself. Some drinking was involved, but wasn't the whole purpose - that was being free, exploring, and learning without so much to lose. At a certain point however, you really need to grow up.
#26
Drama with your friends. leave that in school.
#28
Having to cancel commitments or call in sick because they're too hungover.
Kitty Smith 8 months ago
This entirely depends. Didn't get drunk often and stopped all together in my twenties, then got drunk at a wedding in my thirties. I genuinely thought I was dying.
#32
Smoking/vaping.
Final score:
11points
General Anaesthesia 8 months ago (edited)
Judging by all the downvotes here, the big tobacco vape lobby is strong on BP. Alongside the "downvote everything" kiddies from 5 to fifty years old.
Stephanie Did It 7 months ago
Cigarettes and tapes should be marketed as exactly what they are: Pacifiers. If you can't get through your day without constantly sucking on something for comfort, pleasure, or to stay calm, what else can you compare it to? Suck your thumb if you must, at least you're not hurting the people around you.
LooseSeal's $10 Banana 8 months ago
Anybody under the age of 40 who decides to smoke or vape has got to be an idiot. There's just no other way around it. I can give a pass to those using vapes to stop cigarettes, but otherwise it is tacky and trashy.
#33
Five figures of child support unpaid.
DennyS (denzoren) 8 months ago
I'm not sure how it is in the US but in T&T that's a criminal offense and you will get jail time.
#34
Knowing your zodiac sign but not your credit score.
#35
Financial illiteracy
Final score:
8points
Rick Murray 8 months ago
Tariffs good, want tariffs, gonna have the best tariffs, etc etc etc. 🤦🏻♀️
#36
"I'll just leave a few minutes early tomorrow and get gas on the way to work".
#37
No bed frame.
DennyS (denzoren) 8 months ago
Nothing wrong with a mattress on the floor (with bedding). Sometimes that's the most comfortable way or what they can afford.
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Ace 8 months ago
I completely fail to see how any of these are inherently related to age, certainly not restricted to people in their 30s.
Hoi-Polloi 7 months ago
The idea is that we give a little more leeway for foolishness to the younger set. They haven't been adults for as long as us oldsters, so it's presumed they'll make some mistakes. By the time you're in your 30s, it's presumed that you've learned your lessons.
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Lara Verne 8 months ago
I had once coworker, woman, who was in her late 30s. I don't know much about her personal life, but working with her was like returning to elementary school. She behaved exactly the same as my insufferable "popular" classmate back in elementary school. Except my classmate actually grew up and became decent person.And this wman still acted like 13 years old.
Alex Schneider 8 months ago
Don't be a d**k, take responsibility for your actions and take care of your health...long story short snd fits to any age...
Lyone Fein 8 months ago
So many of these are related to financial privilege, or good mental health. What does that have to do with being immature?
Ace 8 months ago
I completely fail to see how any of these are inherently related to age, certainly not restricted to people in their 30s.
Hoi-Polloi 7 months ago
The idea is that we give a little more leeway for foolishness to the younger set. They haven't been adults for as long as us oldsters, so it's presumed they'll make some mistakes. By the time you're in your 30s, it's presumed that you've learned your lessons.
Load More Replies... Lara Verne 8 months ago
I had once coworker, woman, who was in her late 30s. I don't know much about her personal life, but working with her was like returning to elementary school. She behaved exactly the same as my insufferable "popular" classmate back in elementary school. Except my classmate actually grew up and became decent person.And this wman still acted like 13 years old.
Alex Schneider 8 months ago
Don't be a d**k, take responsibility for your actions and take care of your health...long story short snd fits to any age...
Lyone Fein 8 months ago
So many of these are related to financial privilege, or good mental health. What does that have to do with being immature?
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