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6 Habits That Show Immaturity Regardless of Age

1. Weaponizing your emotions to control conversations

Victor Mong
6 min readFeb 6, 2025
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Maturity isn’t measured by age; it’s measured by how you interact with others.

You could be 50 and still behave like an emotional teenager, or you could be 20 and conduct yourself with wisdom beyond your years.

Maturity is about responsibility, self-awareness, and respect for others.

Yet, many people unknowingly exhibit habits that come across as immature.

These behaviors don’t just annoy others; they damage relationships and keep you stuck in cycles of frustration.

Here are six disturbing habits that make others see you as immature, no matter your age:

Weaponizing Your Emotions to Control Conversations

Some people use their emotions not as a way to express themselves, but as a tool to manipulate others.

They cry, get angry, or act hurt—not because they genuinely feel that way, but because they want to control the conversation and get their way.

It’s like what kids do when they throw a tantrum at the grocery store because their parents won’t buy them candy.

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Victor Mong
Victor Mong

Written by Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com

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