Let's face it: being an adult sucks, especially when it's completely new territory and you're still learning the ropes. As young adults, we feel lost and confused and alone. In the words of Friends character, Phoebe Buffay, we don't even have a "plan." Phoebe relates to young adults-- quite well actually-- and does a fantastic job explaining just how we feel.

Per usual, nothing is the same as when you were a teenager. Working 40 hours a week and having to buy your own groceries is far from going out with your friends and hanging out until the sun comes up.

As the stress begins to eat us alive, we tend to take it out on those around us. Getting annoyed super easily is a common symptom of growing up, and we're not really sorry about it. Do we have an attitude problem, or are you just annoying?

Don't feel bad though, because we hate ourselves just as much as we hate you. Some days we wish death would come sooner because being an adult is just so hard.

On the contrary, we are in love with ourselves. The world should revolve around us and if it doesn't, we're going to have some problems. Contradicting, I know, but what did I tell you-- being an adult is weird.

Another contradiction about being an adult: we want friends, but we want to be a hermit. Having friends and going out was fun as a teenager, but growing up is tiring. Unfortunately for those around us, we're not scared to be brutally honest about our laziness and lack of social skills.

Fortunately for us though, when we can't get out of hanging out (especially with our family,) we possess amazing "fake it until you make it" skills. Years of pretending to like somebody in high school are finally paying off. I'll look like I'm having the time of my life, but inside I'm miserable. The world may never know.

On the rare occasion that we are enjoying a night out, it is with the kind assistance of alcohol. Only if we're over 21, of course. The younger young adults still have to struggle.

And finally, unless your significant other is or plans to become apart of your family in the near future, they don't count. Your family is truly who has your back. The ones who are there for you unconditionally are those who matter and although times get tough, they never leave.