What do you consider more important?

[someotherguy]

This is a topic of debate that has often surfaced with some people I know. In life in general, which do you consider more important: being mature, or having fun(obviously not stupid or obnoxious stuff, just taking life easier)

I'm on the having fun side, because they consider the mature side more of actively debating politics, (which i've tried, and found just leads to going in a circle, don't get me wrong, I can hold my own in one, I just don't enjoy it)

My apologies if I skewed anything slightly to my side, It was bound to happen.

So, basically: Which one do you consider yourself, and which do you look for/enjoy in friends?

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Considering I pump more time into gaming than anything else I do, I suppose I think fun is more important.

 

[RobotNinja]

What's important is to have a good balance of the two. There's nothing wrong with partying, or goofing off with friends, but you also have to take care of your responsibilities. So just find a happy medium between the two.

 

[Doctor What]

I think that being mature is more "important." There is plenty of room in life for fun, but if you let it start to run your life, then there is a serious problem. It's been instilled into my head all my life that seriousness will get you farther than jokes. Besides, people tend to look to mature people for answers and solutions, and it's always great to be the "go to guy."

Mature people, don't necessarily have to discuss politics and socioeconomic matters. I can't even hold a conversation about my political party of choice because it bores the hell out of me. Mature is just a mindset that gives off an aura of you knowing what you want from life. And if you know what you want, then you can just be yourself. And that makes for a good life.

 

[dakorok]

I lean towards the fun side, too. Life's too short to take it all seriously. However, if you don't use your head when messing around, it'll be even shorter.

I've gotten into some really deep debates about stuff, and if done properly, with open-minded individuals, it can really change your views.

 

[someotherguy]

I think that being mature is more "important." There is plenty of room in life for fun, but if you let it start to run your life, then there is a serious problem. It's been instilled into my head all my life that seriousness will get you farther than jokes. Besides, people tend to look to mature people for answers and solutions, and it's always great to be the "go to guy."

Mature people, don't necessarily have to discuss politics and socioeconomic matters. I can't even hold a conversation about my political party of choice because it bores the hell out of me. Mature is just a mindset that gives off an aura of you knowing what you want from life. And if you know what you want, then you can just be yourself. And that makes for a good life.

Your second paragraph summed my ideas about this better than I did, thanks.

 

[open trap]

A total balence of both, no more of one than the other.

 

[katsumoto03]

A total balence of both, no more of one than the other.

This. I can be mature when I need to be, and I can have a good time when I need to.

 

[Jamboxdotcom]

they're not mutually exclusive. i believe in having fun responsibly. and i can't really be friends with anyone who thinks the two are exclusive. "mature" people tend to be condescending and boring, while "fun" people tend be be reckless and stupid. thus, neither extreme is acceptable. a balance is required.

 

[yellingatpixels]

define mature.

Being mature means I kicked ass in school, worked to get a great job ang guess what? I can afford the vegas trips and fun toys.

Mature does not mean "unfun"

 

[Whitenail]

I try to uphold fun more, personally I find debates on philosophy and politics and other things often considered to be mature points of discussion drab as dishwater and I'd rather have a friend who felt the same way

 

[Tsaba]

I'm all for having fun, but, there's a line and you got to know when to have the self control and stop.

 

[stygN]

I don't know really.. Most important for me in the short run is to have fun.. And drink a lot of alcohol by my self (yeah.. that sounds pretty sad, but I'm very fond of having only myself as company.. Not that many annoying factors.).

But in the long run its better to be mature. Get things done, take care of yourself, stuff like that.. But it's so damn boring!

So, what's most important is to be mature I guess (not only discuss politics, but do boring work like cleaning, laundry, working, doing the dishes, showering... Use some tissue paper instead of your shirt when you wipe your nose...)

But I'd be very happy if I didn't have to do all that stuff.. If I could just have fun all the time instead.. But sadly, that don't end very well..

 

[Doclector]

I consider fun more important in life, but of course, what you consider more important and what you must take more importantly are two different things. So if I had a choice, I'd be fun loving, but it's a serious world, so I have no choice but to be mature.

 

[SimuLord]

I think fun is vastly more important than "maturity", especially since the people who carp the loudest about "act your age" are the ones who think the two concepts are mutually exclusive.

I'm the kind of guy who can make a trip to the grocery store for bread and milk hilariously enjoyable---hell, the tellers at the bank all love me for brightening their day when all I need to do is get the money order to pay my rent.

 

[Blue_vision]

What's important is to have a good balance of the two. There's nothing wrong with partying, or goofing off with friends, but you also have to take care of your responsibilities. So just find a happy medium between the two.

This. But people these days seem to have way too much "maturity," especially the older they get. Not that they should all giggle when someone says penis, but people just seem uninterested in enjoying themselves. That's not a healthy way to live your life.