I'm An Adult, I Do Not Want Anyone To Tell Me These 11 Things
As kids we always fantasized about what adult life would be like. In our country it takes a lot for people especially your own family to realise that someone is now an adult. Parents intend to keep us safe and try to give us advice but often forget that their kids have the ability to think and can make rational decisions.
As kids, we always fantasized about what adult life would be like. We crave freedom, having our own money, the liberty of going to places without asking anyone, and all the other perks that come from being an adult. However, in our country, it takes a lot for people, especially your own family to realise that someone is now an adult.
Parents intend to keep us safe and try to give us advice, but often forget that their kids have the ability to think and can make rational decisions.
Here are 11 things every adult doesn't want to hear anymore.
1. "You can't do whatever you want in your life."
You can be whatever you want at any point in life. You have plenty of options to explore, in order to find the right thing for yourself.
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2. "You have to be married before 30."
No one can give you an ultimatum especially about getting married. Finding a partner for life takes time and so should you.
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3. "I am not sure what to do with you."
The only thing you want from everyone is to trust you. Trust your abilities and decisions. It is all you need.
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4. "You should stop going out every weekend."
Weekends are precious to you and you should go out to live a little outside your work life. "
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5. "What are you are wearing? Change it right now!"
Go ahead and wear what you want. It is your body and you have the right to do anything with it.
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6. "You are wasting your time in this private job. Get a government job and feel more settled."
You are doing the best you can and if something doesn't align with your plan, don't do it under any kind of pressure.
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7. "I don¡¯t know how you are paying your bills."
You are doing it and you'll be able to do it. People will always doubt you, prove them wrong every month.
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8. "You¡¯ll never be any different."
You already are. Your journey is different and important. Treasure every step.
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9. "What is with all the mental issues you keep talking about. Get real. All this doesn¡¯t matter."
Nothing is more important than your mental peace. If you don't have this, you probably end up having nothing.
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10. "Why do you take so much time to decide on a life partner?"
You don't have to answerable or need to update people about your love life."
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11. "The world does not bother about your tears. Stop crying. "
Cry. People might not be as unavailable as you think. We all need each other's support.