These Women Shared What They Think The Best Parts Of “Adulting” Actually Are
“Adulting” often gets a bad rap. Don’t get me wrong– working full-time, managing finances, and planning for the future can all be extremely stressful.
But, one Reddit user wanted to show the online community that becoming an adult is not a death sentence to all things fun.
They asked women to share their favorite parts about being an adult. And let me tell you, the responses are every kid’s dream.
Endless Sleepovers
“I live with my boyfriend, so now I have sleepovers with him every day. And no one can stop me! Eat it, mom!”
You Call The Shots
“I honestly love my independence. I love my own space and my own house; I love to manage my own time and decide where I go.”
“I love to work and make my own money. And, honestly, I love to learn from my mistakes because mistakes are what make you grow.”
djile – stock.adobe.com – illustrative purpose only, not the actual person
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“Independence is the deal. I had almost none up until college because I was a girl. The freedom of deciding for your own life is amazing.”
“I used to get the urge to ‘run’ when I was younger. But now, I just remind myself that I go home to my place, on my own terms, to be whoever I want.”
You Pick Your Social Circle
“This is a huge plus for me. As I grow older, I am getting very picky about who I give my energy to. No more half-hearted friendships or people with whom I have to try extra hard to please!”
No Bed Time
“If I want to stay up all night or spend all day in my pajamas, I can please myself and do it!”
Plus, No Bed Time= No More Forbidden Midnight Snacks
“Freshly-baked lemon blueberry scones and cream tea… at midnight.”
“Late-night eating is one of my favorite things.”
You Make Your House Rules
“Breakfast used to be either sandwiches or cereal. Now, I will make waffles or puff pastry for breakfast if I feel like it.”
“Want to binge six episodes of a show? Not a problem because there are no screen time limits!”
“Don’t want to talk to see a person today? I don’t have to pick up the phone or answer the door!”
Your Money Is Your Money
“I have the financial freedom to do the things I have always wanted to do as a kid.”
“I have disposable income without having to ask someone to buy me something.”
Past Worries Feel Less Intimidating
“Honestly, most of the things I worry about now I also worried about as a kid. For example, the future of things and not having enough control.”
“Now, it’s just a lot more imminent and concrete. I can actually do something about things now.”
“And it’s not that it is easy. I still stress out. But, the bright side is that I am aware of how much of a better position I am in compared to when I was a child.”
What do you love about being an adult?
To read the entire Reddit thread, visit the link here.
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