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Once you were dreaming of becoming an astronaut, visiting the furthest places, climbing the highest mountains, finding the biggest love, and then it was all gone one day.

Adulthood happened. It knocked on the door, handed you responsibilities you were not ready for and said that everything’s on your shoulders now. So now, most of my fellow dear millennials are juggling between things like the pandemic that made the world feel like an apocalyptic movie you didn’t sign up for, student loans, unaffordable rent, crazy expensive mochas your body nevertheless needs no-questions-asked, barely fine Tinder dates, sleepless Netflix binges, stressful jobs or the even more stressful absence of one, and lots other things nobody prepared us for.

So, dear adults, even though we can’t just get back to our childhood which equals devouring Harry Potter books and carelessly sleeping under the stairs, we can laugh at the absurdity we’re in right now. Scroll down through the best tweets that sum up adult life below and prepare to laugh and cry, and then laugh. Who cares, they already think of millennials as not very stable ones.

Navigating through adulthood is the job of a lifetime. I have been an adult for more than a decade, and I am still learning to be one. I suspect I am not the only one. So I spoke with Francis Merson, the clinical psychologist awarded the Australian Psychology Society Prize in 2015, who was happy to share some very interesting and useful insights about it.

“People can often get stuck in patterns of behavior during childhood which persist into adulthood and prevent them developing true autonomy,” Francis said and added that there are many ways in which this can happen. “People who have been traumatized can internalize a victim identity, which makes it scary for them to act independently as adults. People who are emotionally neglected can also revert to child-like modes, where they rely excessively on partners and friends to help them deal with the world and their own emotions.”

It can also happen to people who are overindulged since they “might grow up with the expectation that others should sort out their lives for them,” Francis added.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My wife: "What shall we have tonight?" Me: "I don't know"......repeat until we decide to eat the pizza we have in the freezer

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Even though it might be easy to judge people who just can’t seem to adult properly, Francis argues that it’s important to be compassionate and remember that these people didn’t choose the early experiences that underpin their difficulties today.

More importantly, Francis argues that there’s no such thing as the perfect adult—“someone who is unfailingly responsible, rational and emotionally balanced. We all have moments when we act like kids: we get mad over trivial stuff; we panic needlessly; we sulk when we’re criticized.” Having said that, the clinical psychologist warned that “if these behaviors are the rule, rather than the exception, then it’s possible there are some roadblocks on the way to adulthood.”

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's mostly bills now... When I was younger I used to have penpals from around the world!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't have a favorite one, I have a taboo one. I never use the top left burner and I can't even figure out why.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't go near the top left. I might as well get the gas disconnected from it.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a back right burner gal. Rarely cook on the front burners because (a) I had kids and it became a habit, and (b) now I have a granddaughter who lives with me.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally a person with some sense - back right, it is! Front right would be quicker hot, however, it is smaller than the one in the back and it is too close to curious paws. The ones on the left? I think I have used back left exactly one single time so far, wenn I for some strange reason really had to heat three pots at the same time...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when you use one of the other burners, there's that moment just before turning it on when you wonder if it still works.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bottom left for me, my brother, my son, my nephew. Bottom right for mom. We talk about it in my house because we're all incredibly boring people, I guess 😂😂😂

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Finally someone else from the top team! Though for me it's the right one. At least the pots and pans are out of the way. Not that I've given it much thought. Nope. I do have a life.

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Wilson.
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back right! Most difficult to bash into / knock off / hardest for small people to grab!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah...the others área too far, too left...etc etc

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cooker has different sizes so I don't have fav one. Depends what I'm cooking

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Bob Belcher
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In most gas stoves the bottom right is bigger than the other so it heats faster

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renee brack
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes... I have 4 hot plates. 1 of them is never turned on. It is a frigid hot plate.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

100%. My stove is even labeled with this being the superior burner:

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh I talk about it alright - me to wife: ‘you know front left is mine, don’t go there’

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine depends on the day, and what is being cooked. Saturday and Sunday morning, left front for breakfast. Any other time or meal, right front.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

with 2 big dogs, that have knocked pans off of the stove top....it's the left rear burner, for me

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Evelyn Haskins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Electric stove. Different plates for different saucepans/frying pans.

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Chris Sprucefield
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whichever one gives off the most heat, and has the best control over it!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...They are all the same size?!!! Is that normal? I live in the UK and EVERY hob I have ever seen has a big, a small and two middle sized ones!

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April Pickett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Four burner stove? Yeah, but I only use the two on the right side.

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Julie Unruh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or your favorite burner is the only one that works on your stove.

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Sandra Llewelyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think way back following on from Aga's each ring did have a different heat rating (in the UK )

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bottoms are for things that you put on first backs are for things that your waiting to switch/dont need to be cooked but heated

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on how big a pot is. If it's the smallest one, then bottom left, if it's the bigger one, then bottom right, if it's the biggest one, then top left. And sadly, top right is almost never used.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have only two right now and they are actually different. It is an induction stove and the left one is hotter. You literally cannot adjust the temperature on the right to the same temperature as on the left. The left is faster too. I use the left one to boil potatoes, cook spaghetti etc and the right one for meat, eggs and the like

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sure that's weird. I like the burners at the front because I don't have to reach over anything to get to them. And I prefer the one on the left because I'm right handed and there's lots of space to the right of the pan for the handle.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those arrows sure point to y fav....just wish I could have gas like she does.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't even know if any burners work except for the bottom right.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't think I've ever used any but the bottom right. And used the oven once. Bought it new in 2005.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wait until you find out the burners are actually different and for different purposes

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Top right, because when you have kids you have to use the rear burners so they don't accidentally walk past and knock them over. Need longer spoons!

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope definitely bottom right. Is that to do with being right handed I wonder?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess that's because most people are right handed and don't want to reach that far?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I HATE my stove! The only burner that's both large enough to accommodate most skillets and heats to a normal temperature is also the least convenient burner on the damned thing...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All my right handers... can I get an AmEN in here!?!? (Sorry, y'all... I'm binging ru Paul's drag race for the first time)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree! Maybe is a RH/LH thing... but definitely weird.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hobs all have different sizes, thus I always have to use the best fitting one according to pot or pan size. Large pots and the frying pan - back right; smaller pots or the little pan - front right. Left side is used for chopping etc.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mine changes depending on what im making. if something has to sit, it goes in the back. if it has to get stirred sometimes, it goes on the back right, if it just sits, it goes on the back left. if i have to stir it a lot, bottom right. if i have to boil something or something like that, bottom left. idk y. but my fave is bottom right

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, exactly mine, but when the child was little it was always a back one.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woooow, that's the one I hate the most! But in Europe the ones close to you are the small basta&ds, they never heat anything..

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine is all different burners, so they all play a part. Except front right. F**k the front right

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The back burners almost never get used on mine; just the front two (and the one on the right, first).

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there a left handed/right handed preference thing? I'm part of Team bottom left because I'm right handed and grab the handle that way.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd say it has more to do with the layout of your kitchen, and the size of the burners.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never thought about this before but I definitely have a favourite! :-D :-D :-D

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm actually pretty fond of both, but I prefer the bottom right, for sure

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not about being a favourite, it's just that we are creatures of habit. We subconsciously do things the same way as much as we can because it's simpler to get on with instead of consciously making choices.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, yeah. My favorite burner is the front one on the left side. Using any other burner feel strange, and a little dangerous. Will the barely used burner cause a dust fueled fire?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right rear, “power burner” but farther under the hood vent for searing/blackening.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've only just turned 18 and I've had a favourite stove top for 3 years now

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The size clearly matters --- often 1x large 2x medium 1x small, so only if "medium" works best you have ANY choice; otherwise it's not a favourite but a least-worst burner.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Makes sense because bottom is nearest. Left or right handed?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No left bottom always the left bottom listen to me I'm extremely an adult!

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“And, of course, no one turns 18 and suddenly finds themselves fully rational, responsible and ready to smash all their life goals. The knowledge and skills involved in adulthood are accrued across the lifespan, gradually allowing you to become a more effective actor in the world, able to pursue your own interests while balancing them against the interests of others,” Francis said and added that essentially, we are all works in progress: becoming an adult is a lifelong pursuit. Meanwhile, “Immaturity happens when people are not progressing, when they are stuck in behaviors that aren’t helpful for them at their stage of life.”

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There are many aspects of the transition into adulthood. Francis elaborated: “it means learning to act rationally, rather than just react emotionally. Adults also seek relationships of equality and reciprocity, rather than just someone to look after them. Adults are in touch with their values, and are proactive in reaching their goals. And adults are realistic, particularly about who they are. This requires gaining insight into one’s own motivations, behavior, emotional triggers, strengths and weaknesses.”

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Those were the days....I could fall off the trampoline and land on my face but be totally fine but now I pull a shoulder muscle just from opening the shower door wrong.

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Francis also noted that “it’s important to emphasize that the idea of independence in adulthood does not mean you don’t rely on others.” He explained that we are social animals, and we need each other to survive and flourish. “The independence of adulthood is more like the independence of a nation, which interacts with other nations on an equal footing, makes independent decisions and is responsible for its internal affairs.”

For those who think that adulthood is a lot of work, Francis says that it’s worth it. “What you get in return is the power to flourish on your own terms. By acting as a child in an adult world, it’s much harder to build a life you can be proud of,” the clinical psychologist concluded.

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Take your pillow when you visit friends. They will not be insulted. They will understand

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I kind of lie there with one eye open - very dangerous if you’ve already turned off your alarm

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If you're a musician, that's typically the best available career move, yes.

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I love my mid afternoon naps. As a kid I found them boring, but as an adult I like to lay down for a half hour or so and snooze.

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You actually subscribed? I always thought it just drops on your head like a brick

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Without the drawer, they're in a pile. Without the pile, they're around the house. But they are NEVER in the trash because I need each one of the 18 chargers that work with nothing in my house. I just do.

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Using a good pen has always brought me joy. Maybe I'm weird but I love stationary.

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Well, I'm not an adult yet and I've read BP for long enough to realize that most adults in authority are kind of frauds haha. I have mastered the ability to guess what your childhood was like based on your behavior as an authoritative figure, ooooo *intense music as I open my third eye*

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I truly am frightened on these multi lane hiways just stay to the right we gotta turn off somewhere!

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you eventually take it as background noise when it reaches constant flow.

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