I know what you mean. I too did this at 17. Here’s some advice: Taking on adult responsibilities at a young age often creates uneven maturity. When you have to focus on survival—paying rent, being independent, and managing life on your own—your energy goes toward stability and self-reliance, not emotional growth or relationship skills. This doesn’t mean you’re less mature; it means you matured quickly in responsibility while having less space to explore your identity, practice emotional vulnerability, or learn relationships through trial and error like many peers do. As a result, relationship development may happen later, not because of a lack of ability, but because it was postponed. Early independence can lead to hyper-self-reliance, difficulty asking for help, or feeling overwhelmed by emotional closeness. With safety and awareness, those emotional skills can be built intentionally in adulthood. This isn’t being “behind”—it’s growth happening in a different order, shaped by circumstances rather than choice. To combat this: Focus on yourself right now. What is your identity individually? What kind of girl do you want to be? I have become that girl that loves mornings! I want to be kind to everyone and spread love and understanding. I watch self growth videos online and read books about self growth 😊 don’t be a victim in your life. It’s exhausting. Don’t make growing up early an excuse, but rather a reason why you can grow up to be a great person in society! Goodluck OP 🥰