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5 Signs You're An Adult But Not Really

Fake it 'til you make it

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Between the ages of 18 and maybe 25 is when you're technically an "adult," but most of us probably have no idea what we're doing. I'm convinced that you don't even become a real adult until you turn 30, but that's just my theory. So you might think you're an adult, but here are some signs that we're all just really pretending.

1. Anything before 10 a.m. is "early."

If you've worn your clothes for the next morning to bed the night before because you had to wake up at 8 a.m., this officially disqualifies you from adult status (I'm sure there's a rule book somewhere). But really, how do adults just wake up at 6 a.m. every day? I don't want to sign up for that.

2. Your cooking skills are below par.

If your cooking skills are catered to work in dorm rooms and small spaces, you're probably not a real adult. I know how to cook pasta and sandwiches, and sometimes I consider that gourmet.

3. You kind of understand what taxes are... sometimes.

Yeah, let me tell you all about that 401k and deduction and of course I know how to pay taxes!! Just kidding, because public school teaches you how to label a cell but nothing about finance. So I'm assuming I'll just learn what all of this stuff really means when my parents are finally sick and tired of trying to explain it to me.

4. Your living space still says "teenager."

Whether it's the Disney posters on your walls or just the complete lack of any organization, you know you can't really be an adult when you have to pick up your clothes off the floor and smell them before you wear them.

5. You have no idea what you're doing.


You may stay out late, sleep in, not know how to cook or clean and have no general idea what you're doing with your life but you know what they say...
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