As a kid, I used to fantasize about being an adult. Staying up as late as I want, going out on dates and being able to drive myself anywhere I need to go? Sounds like a dream! But as I aged out of my teenage years, I realized that being a grown-up is much less glamorous than I expected. Suddenly, I had bills and rent to pay, food stopped magically appearing in the fridge, and all of my free time was swallowed up by this annoying thing called “work.”
If you know the struggles of “adulting” all too well, you’re not alone, pandas. Below, we’ve gathered some of the most relatable posts people have shared on X that encapsulate the bizarre experience of being an adult. Keep reading to also find conversations with Rachel Ritlop, founder of the 31 Day Adulting Challenge, and Lauren Keen Aumond of Adulting is Easy, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you feel seen!
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Image source: Eden_Eats
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Image source: CaleCrypto
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Image source: Teddyx1__
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