I think as a child we were more honest about our feelings:
Why do you feel sad?
Because I didn’t get a gold star off the teacher!
But as adults it sounds petty and childish to be sulking about lack of recognition so we pretend it doesn’t bother us and push those feelings of hurt down.
I think the truly mature individual is the one who is aware and not ashamed of the unevolved parts of themselves.
Why are you throwing a party?
For attention!
Ya gotta love that honesty!
Thomas Duggan 