Let's be real—when we were young, everyone wanted to grow up. We all wanted the freedom, the fun nights, and the endless possibilities that could happen when you don't have to report to parents anymore. But there is so much more to being an adult than the awesome freedom, and truthfully, it just stinks!

1. The moment you realize there's so much to being an adult.

Between all the things your mom did that you took for granted, you figure out really quick that it's not a fun job.

2. Waking up to your alarm is not a pleasant feeling.

You just want to sleep in, but there's too much to do. *Sigh.*

3. When those pesky adult responsibilities start to wear on your mental state.

That crazy eye twitch will now be your new cute quirk.

4. When you have to choose between nice new things and necessary things.

Those new shoes you wanted? Too bad you like your heating and cooling too much to skip that bill.

5. When other adults ask if you know something about financing a car or doing your taxes.

The answer is "call mom." Always call mom.

6. When you manage to eat something healthy instead of your normal junk-filled diet.

Being healthy is a easier said than done. And it deserves applause.

7. But then you find pizza again and the being healthy fad goes away.

If only lettuce tasted as good as the cheesy goodness.

8. When older adults insult you and you have no appropriate comebacks.

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*Silently curses and throws a temper tantrum.*

9. When people younger than you start talking about how exciting being an adult sounds.

They're wrong on so many levels.

10. When you manage to wear something besides leggings out of the house.

Queue the press because this needs to be documented and photographed.

11. When you make it to the end of the day and realize just how exhausted you really are.

Adulting is hard.

12. The moment you realize you can actually do this.

Once people see how hard it is, no one wants to grow up. But it's a necessary evil for you to live a life that you love!