To have “childish” hobbies?

I love the Sims. Haven't played it in ages but when I was doing my masters it was my treat - I would set myself a study goal and when I'd done it I got to play Sims for an hour. I'm tempted to get back into it!

Oh and won a battle Royale FYI

Mum of boys here and played on their Fortnite after they went to bed with a v large glass on wine last night, perfect 😆

Who doesn’t like The Sims?! I used to love hobbies until my job got crazy and my kids sucked the life out of me! I am still trying ti get back to them.

I’ve been saying this for years! I thought you’d cracked the case!

Well- it was just a children’s one from Waterstones!
We may have discovered a gap in the market!

I think some of my tastes are quite juvenile too - I am close to my teenage daughter, and there are certain shows I really enjoy watching with her, that I am sure are aimed at people a lot younger than me. There is even an anime series I love to read, and I like and purchase merchandise connected to that series, very much in the manner of a teenager.....

I also love plushies! One of the first things I did when I left my last partner was start a little collection of them.... I have about 10 now! DD bought me some of them and I especially love those.....

Even my more "adult" interests aren't particularly high brow. I love soap operas (Emmerdale and Corrie); horror films; reading crime fiction that is absolute trash.....

And why not? I work hard in a challenging job, and I feel like my down time is my own, to do what I will with.....

So you crack on OP! Do what makes you happy.

May I ask where you got this please? Would love some adult sticker books!

I play the sims too and planet zoo

All of these hobbies are mindful (allow us to become absorbed in the activity, to the exclusion of the mind ruminating on other issues). Therefore, they are excellent for our mental health and provide peace of mind. I used to use colouring books and pens, now I colour, do jigsaws and sorting games on my iPad. I also read a lot, sew (make clothes), lift weights, swim etc, all also mindful.

I play world of Warcraft nearly every evening, i love it it's my little escape as I run around azeroth.

I also paint Warhammer.

I unfortunately can't skateboard anymore really due to disability, but I collect decks.

If it makes you happy go for it.

We are about the same age and I also like the Sims and colouring in. I do the former never anymore sadly and the latter usually only if I'm unwell. This is all only because I have 3 young children and round them and work, and domestic work, with very limited wider family support I just do not have time for hobbies. The only thing I cling on to slightly is reading because I can do 10 mins before bed and it does help me sleep.

If I didn't have my children I would 100 per cent be playing Sims and colouring on a regular basis. And a whole host of other things that I don't have time, energy, or money for anymore. So no you definitely aren't being unreasonable.

I do painting by numbers and I love it. It's really good for your concentration skills and totally absorbing. I say do whatever you like if you enjoy it and you're not hurting anyone else.

I’m not a gamer but I know a few - it makes them happy!
I do like a jigsaw puzzle but wish I had a crafty/creative side of me because I’d love a hobby I could sit on the sofa and do. I do an occasional jigsaw at the dining table, need a big flat surface.
My other hobbies are exercise based and take me outside the house whereas I’d also like something I could be warm and comfortable doing 😂

I love colouring-its very relaxing.
You do you.
Don't worry about what everyone else is doing. They'd probably love to ba able to spend time doing their own thing!

Life is short. Enjoy it.

I play Pokemon Go and then various mobile games. Was never into Pokemon at all, but really enjoy this game!

I actually think it’s great that it’s acceptable for adults to play games and such like nowadays. I retired two years ago and seem to have reverted to my childhood!

I fight with my teens to play the Sims. Best game ever

I am (almost) 47 and I love playing Animal Crossing! I used to love The Sims but no longer have a computer. I’m sure I would still play it if I did though.

I like to drink wine and judge men on TikTok

we all have our vices 🥰

You're never told to do stuff you love! I like colouring, doodling (like Zentangle, but just do what you like), jigsaws, reading and I'm in a choir. I'm also very calm and chilled out 😁

I also loved The Sims, and @DancingLions do you have a link to the sticker books. They sound right up my street!

I play games like animal crossing and some simulation style games (zoos, theme parks etc).
In my 40s and thoroughly enjoy a bit of time to play my games. I rarely play for more than 45 mins at a time but I find it really relaxing and fun.

I would love to have a hobby like these mentioned above.

I did try after a big surgery, I bought fancy pens and colouring books. Then I remembered that when I was a child I used to fill in the space as quickly and efficiently as I could, wide shading and outside the lines. And so it was totally pointless. DD was dismayed by my approach!

I've tried knitting but didn't have the patience. Tried jigsaws and didn't see the point.

I'll stick to reading and sleeping - sleeping is my absolutely favourite activity!

I think it's amazing that you have a proper hobby and I don't think it's childish at all. Enjoy it!

I love playing the Sims (Sims 2 that is, the others can get in the bin!) and while I wouldn't do it without a kid with me I really enjoy a good colouring/sticker session. I also collect Playmobil and set up scenes on special occasions, like for Christmas!

Does it make you happy? If yes, who cares what anyone else thinks. You shouldn’t care and embrace your lovely sounding hobbies with enthusiasm. :-)