Adulthood, often painted with broad strokes of freedom and self-discovery, is also a maze of revelations, responsibilities, and unexpected twists. While we all have preconceived notions of what “growing up” entails, the reality often catches us off-guard.
One man admits how shocking it is to discover how naive and ignorant many adults are. A second person confessed that he still feels like he’s only pretending to be an adult surrounded by actual adults.
Being an adult used to look like you knew what you were doing at all times and had a solution to everything. But being an adult makes you realize that every adult is just winging it, one person says.
One user didn’t realize that people wore pants more than once. Growing up, he just put his dirty clothes in the laundry basket, and his mom would do it.
It’s a burden for some always to decide what they need to make for dinner every night. Sometimes this means planning weekly meals and cooking several meals simultaneously to help the decision process.
One day you’re hanging out with your best friends, and the next, they move out. Because of kids or other commitments, your friends become entirely different people.