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Why Adulting Is Actually The Worst

6 things no one prepared me for

Danielle Finn
Aug 09, 2016
Valencia, California
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Why Adulting Is Actually The Worst
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I feel like there is that certain age where life just smacks you right in the face (although this has happened multiple times in my short time on Earth). I can truly and honestly say that age 25 has been one of the best years yet. I'm engaged to an amazing man, I graduated college, we're house-hunting and will be getting married in 6 short months! With this said, there are so many things that no one prepared me for! Adult-ing is hard. Bottom line. It sucks sometimes. Here's my list of all the adult things that no one prepared me for.


Filling out a W-2

True story, I had to text my mom a few weeks ago because I had zero idea what to put. Not even a clue.

You are now the "adult" when you're out

You all know what I mean. Even though we all loved vacations without our parents, having an actual adult with you, is comforting...I don't provide much comfort to myself on vacation.

You get paid and still have no money

I don't know, I don't understand it either.


Health Insurance

Who decided 26 was the age of an "adult"? Yeah. You suck.

Buying a House

My fiancé and I have not officially done this yet, but we have started the process and it's literally the worst. There is nothing fun about it. I want my mom to do it and just let me know when I can move in.

Living at Home

I feel like there should be an exception to having to "adult". If you still live at home, disregard everything stated above.



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