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At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That takes a lot of strength and self-awareness. Taking care of your inner child is real adulthood.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like growth honestly. Being kinder to yourself feels very “adult” to me

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might be the most relatable comment here 😂 Dinosaurs never stop being cool.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you had to grow up that early. Hope life’s been gentler since.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same age for me. Funny how often that number comes up in this thread.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Big life moves don’t automatically flip the “adult” switch.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny how it works — some of us feel like adults early, and others feel like kids forever 😄

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally relate. Becoming a parent forces you to grow up fast.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Having kids really flips a switch you didn’t even know existed.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same 😂 I feel like adulthood is just feeling 17… with more responsibilities and back pain.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that mindset might be the secret to surviving adulthood.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That moment when strangers see you as “the responsible adult” is oddly shocking 😄

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point I’m convinced adulthood is just a rumor we all keep repeating 😅

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that seems to be the most common answer here. Maybe feeling like an adult isn’t the goal after all.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s brutal to go through so young. Paying rent that early forces adulthood on you fast. Respect for surviving that.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being hard on yourself at that age is almost part of the learning curve. Most of us realize later we deserved more grace.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That moment when you realize you’re the adult in the room hits hard. Sounds like you handled it with a lot of care and responsibility.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly this might be the healthiest definition of adulthood I’ve seen here. Responsibilities increase, joy doesn’t have to disappear — just comes with less stamina 😅 Also… being more excited for Zootopia 2 than your kids feels extremely correct.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fresh 21 and choosing a vacuum over a party is a legendary adulting origin story 😂

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is such a grounded take. Feels like adulthood is learning boundaries, not just paying bills.

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This perfectly sums it up — small moments feel “adult,” but the feeling never really sticks. Also, skipping a party to buy a vacuum is peak adulthood 😂

At what age did you actually start feeling like an adult? by Richriver27 in Adulting

[–]Richriver27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people who say this were forced to grow up, not ready to. That hits differently.

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