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11 Thoughts All Us 20 Somethings Have But Never Talk About

No one wants to share their worries going through their head, and that's okay.

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11 Thoughts All Us 20 Somethings Have But Never Talk About
Jacqueline Flickinger

Have you ever been so inside your head you have no idea if anyone is thinking the same things? Sometimes our age group is too embarrassed or worried about what people think to share their thoughts. It's important to understand that you are not alone! And, everyone is having the same feeling you are. Here are 11 thoughts 20 some have we never share with each other.

1. "I'm not going anywhere in life."

I think this is a universal thought especially when you're in college. We are kind of messing around trying to figure out who we are and where we are going. And where are we going? None of us really know we are all going with the flow and hoping things fall into place. . . eventually.

2. "Am I doing enough?"

We all want to know! Am I in enough clubs do I have the right job? It's all so confusing. We are all expected to do so many things and be well rounded. The truth is, people get hired out of college with limited experience and end up okay.

3. "Am I the only one that can barely pay for gas money?"

Of course! Most of us can't even afford to buy our own groceries. So you can't drive 500 miles across Ohio this month, neither can I.

4. "My parents still pay my cellphone bill, is that weird?"

Not in the least bit. Did you know you can be on your parents health insurance until 26? Thanks Obama. So the fact that you are still on your parents family plan, doesn't really matter! It probably saves you money just as much as it saves your parents money.

5. "I can't figure out if I'm an adult or a kid."

Someone once told me you kind of loop around until your 25 and that's when you really have to grow up. From 18 to 25 we all are trying to figure out if you are adulting properly.

6. "I live at home, is that normal?"

Absolutely! It saves so much money. And, sometimes we aren't read to fly the coop yet, or maybe you have, but it's time for you to go home for a bit. It's completely normal and who doesn't like free meals.

7. "Some of my friends are getting married, does that mean I should too?"

No! We are still kids. While being married is cool for some people, most 20 somes aren't even in relationships because it's too difficult. We barely know where we are going, let alone a partner.

8. "I still get trashed and throw up at parties."

This is totally okay. It's not ideal, but I think there is so much pressure to handle your alcohol. But, the truth is sometimes we all get a little crazy and when you do? It's okay because the kid next to you in lecture might be drunk.

9. "I don't want to move from my hometown."

It's all a bunch of chaos. Our age group has so many expectations for moving away and getting and incredible job. But, it doesn't always happen that way. It's completely fine to not want to leave, it is always about where you feel the most comfortable. Sometimes you don't even get a job out of college, so live at home make some money at your part time job you'll get there.

10. "I have had the same job since I was 16."

Well good for you! It is hard to find a new job and staying at a job for that long just means you have insane commitment and stability as an employee. For years at one job? Looks very good for your future employer.

11. "I only have like 3 friends."

Which is totally normal. You know you replace 7 of your friends every year? Having 3 good friends in college is a lot more than most people can say. Odds are you won't talk to anyone you've met in college and if you do, you're incredibly lucky.

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