Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

It’s no surprise that every stage in life comes with a different set of worries and challenges. What might come as a surprise, though, is what said set often entails.

Those who’ve already stepped into the third decade of their lives know that adulthood is no exception. Whether it’s finances, health, or other important matters that continuously remind people of themselves—often accompanied by a headache—there’s always something to worry about. If you’re wondering what that something is for different people, scroll down to find out what things our readers were not prepared for in adulthood.

Seeking to learn more about what worries people as adults and how best to deal with it all, Bored Panda turned to an expert in adult development psychology, based in the School of Human Sciences at the University of Greenwich, Dr. Oliver Robinson, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find his thoughts in the text below.

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Supermarket produce section with various fruits on display, highlighting adult problems like budgeting and grocery shopping. When they rearrange the grocery store.

Lisa West , Pixabay / Pexels Report

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    A person sitting alone on a seaside promenade, contemplating adult problems. The older you get the more invisible you become.

    Sue Duca , wirestock / Envato Report

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    Woman sitting on floor, head in hands, experiencing adult problems. How expensive it is to just exist. Even after doing all the things I was told to be “successful” like getting good grades and going to college. Also the mental breakdowns, anxiety, and depression.

    Megan Marie , davidgyung / Elements Report

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    #4

    Person in a car showing a frustrated expression, highlighting adult problems. The entitlement of some people.

    Cathi Eyre Wagner , Prostock-studio / Envato Report

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    Person in a modern kitchen standing with arms crossed, reflecting on adult problems. Not knowing what to cook every day.

    Ervin Boer , Prostock-studio / Envato Report

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    A woman adjusts her hair in front of a mirror while a man photographs her, highlighting adult problems in daily life. That life is just about winging it. You never know the answers to everything or have the solutions to everything.

    Mariah Sams , look_studio / Envato Report

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    Woman in discomfort holding her shoulder, representing adult problems like unexpected physical aches. Body aches and pains. Chores, never ending chores. Bills, never ending bills to pay! Adulting is hard.

    Cat-White Zoey , YuriArcursPeopleimages / Envato Report

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    Family outdoors, sharing a joyful moment, symbolizing adult problems like relationships and aging gracefully. Watching your parents age. Seeing them go from young parents to elderly grandparents is….both beautiful and painful.

    Amanda Jones , Johnstocker / Envato Report

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    Adults facing unexpected problems while playing video games together, highlighting common adult challenges. That I could afford all the video games but never have time to play them

    Jake Brudda , lira_n4 / Envato Report

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    Man sitting on bed, holding pillow over ears, experiencing adult problems in a modern bedroom setting. Getting up in a morning with more injuries than u went to bed with

    Wendy Donald Mitchelson , Prostock-studio / Envato Report

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    Happy family gathering, five adults and child smiling, illustrating adult problems and joys in life. Getting to grips with the reality that nothing really matters and we are all going to die eventually sooner than we expected - we’ll be buried with our very big dreams, expectations and life ambitions that we slowly, every year, gave up on trying to attain. On the flip side, the realization that health and the small moments with loved ones is really all that goes with you to the grave.

    Rola Fattal , DisobeyArtPh / Envato Report

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    Woman in a thoughtful pose, touching her temples, contemplating adult problems. Life itself? How hard it is to be an adult? Being lost and not knowing what to do ?

    Yas Mine , YuriArcursPeopleimages / Envato Report

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    #13

    A woman wearing glasses looking concerned, pondering adult problems, in a room with a plant in the background. That you don't realise when you're supposed to be an adult. All of the sudden you're just middle aged everything hurts and you still feel like you're waiting for this adult thing to happen

    Stephanie Schicker , Dimaberlin / Envato Report

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    Smiling woman engaging in conversation, illustrating adult problems discussed in social settings. No matter how old I am I’d feel so young inside.

    Eliete Sousa , monkeybusiness / Envato Report

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    Child carrying a basket in a grassy field under sunlight, symbolizing growth and adult problems awareness. Being virtually the only person left in your life who remembers anything about your childhood. It’s disorienting

    Emma Matthews , ADDICTIVE_STOCK / Envato Report

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    Smiling woman using smartphone at café, discussing adult problems with a friend. That you can have pimples and grey hair at the same time.

    Kelly Laughter , KostiantynVoitenko / Envato Report

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    Adults looking fatigued in an office setting, experiencing common life challenges. Needing to sleep then not being able to.

    Cynthia Kremsner , DC_Studio / Envato Report

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    Person experiencing stress while sitting against a wall, illustrating adult problems in a dimly lit setting. How much it will hurt when you lose your parents.

    Jessica MacKinnon Allen , vladans / Envato Report

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    Woman smiling and holding a hairless cat by a lake, showcasing adult life challenges and joys. That you still can’t have as many horses/dogs/cats as you want - or live in a castle.

    Ali Singleton , Gerain0812 / Envato Report

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    Hanging bras on a shower rod, illustrating adult problems with laundry organization. How much bras hurt your body by the end of the day, even if they're properly fitted.

    Charlene MacKenzie , austinschulz / Envato Report

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    Young woman in a pink shirt standing with a group under a bridge, highlighting adult problems context. That women are not allowed to get old. They are expected to stay young, thin and perky forever.

    Ivona Zelman , mstandret / Envato Report

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