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27 Things You Know To Be True If You Are An Old Soul In A Young Body

13 Going On 30, amiright?

Hunter McWilliams

Aug 11, 2017

West Virginia University

27 Things You Know To Be True If You Are An Old Soul In A Young Body

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or some of us, our whole lives, we've been called an "old soul". This term basically means you don't think or feel the same way as the majority of your peers do. You feel different when compared to them. You seem to fit in more with those of a much older generation. These are 27 things that you know to be true if you are an old soul like me.

1. Your whole life you have been told "you are 12 going on 30"

2. You don't just live in the present but think far in the future

3. You don't understand "just hooking up" but look for a relationship that will last a long time

4. You are referred to as "the mom" of your friend group

5. You have always been more grounded than those your age

6. Everyone always goes to you for advice

7. You have a huge appreciation for literature and paper books

8. You grew up a lot sooner than you were supposed to

9. Most times you are referred to as "uptight"

10. You know the struggle of wanting to start your life right away, just call me Doogie Howser

11. One of your biggest pet peeves is not being taken seriously

12. Adults find it easy to trust you with a lot of responsibility

13. You realize and get very aggravated when discovering you are more mature than half the adults now

14. You have a list and schedule for everything

15. You have a hard time going out places because the thought it seems uncomfortable and that drives you crazy

16. Losing control over your body and mind is your worst personal fear

17. You have to be in control

18. You always look for a deeper meaning in everything

19. You have always felt older than your peers and never went through an "immature phase"

20. You overthink everything

21. You love learning

22. You don't get worked up over things anywhere near as easy as those around you do

23. People normally think you are a lot older than you are

24. You love your alone time

25. You are brutally honest about your outlook in life

26.You have been referred to as "the black sheep" of your family many times

27. You just feel different

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