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Being an adult is exhausting. Between surviving endless workdays, paying bills, hopping on yet another “quick call,” figuring out what to eat for dinner every single evening, and somehow finding time to socialize and exercise—it’s relentless. Just thinking about it all makes you need another 20 hours of sleep.

We could all use a break. But when you don’t have time for a vacation (or even a proper lunch break), sometimes scrolling through memes is the next best thing.

That’s where Instagram page Adult Coffee Break comes in, sharing the kind of adulting memes that make you feel a little less alone in the chaos. Below, we’ve rounded up some of their most relatable posts to give you that much-needed mental escape.

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Cutouts of people with sponsor logos all over their clothes illustrating relatable memes about the challenges of adulthood.

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2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1) Publicly funded elections. Each candidate gets the same amount. No private funding is allowed. Pay for it through a tax on those in the top 2% of wealth 2) The campaign period lasts for two months only (or less). 3) Election day is a national holiday. 4) Get rid of the electoral college. The candidate who gets the most votes wins. Period. 5) Make voting as easy and accessible as possible.

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    Text meme about saving files on computer with OneDrive confusion, illustrating relatable struggles of adulthood and technology humor.

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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this down to my bones

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    Woman in a suit sharing a relatable meme about adulthood and how people may seem bright until they speak.

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    Relatable meme text post comparing Friday the 13th and Monday, reflecting humor about adulthood challenges.

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    Premium     3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays.

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    #5

    Tweet by JLarky about relatable adulthood memes on unread emails from HR and boss reminding about a survey.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trust me. This very thing went on in my company.

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    #6

    Text meme saying I am often mistaken for an adult because of my age, relatable adulthood meme about growing up challenges.

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    Man in suit looking at computer screen illustrating relatable adulting meme about avoiding phone calls by googling numbers.

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    30 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m mostly do this during the call lol

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    Two Twitter users discuss the idea of social media closing at 6pm, relating to relatable adulthood memes.

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    Michael Largey
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    49 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Around the world, there are 24 different 6pms.

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    #9

    Man looking confused beside car, expressing frustration about being broke despite going to work, relatable adult meme.

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    #10

    Text meme about adulthood struggles saying resume is a list of things the person never wants to do again.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And things I didn't actually do in the first place.

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    #11

    Man in a suit sharing a relatable meme about adulthood with text on modern problems and solutions.

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    34 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phone call? Who uses a phone for calls anymore?

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    #12

    Woman sarcastically responding about working for money, illustrating relatable memes about adulthood challenges and job frustrations.

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    #13

    Muppets meme showing a humorous office conversation, illustrating relatable adulthood memes about work and communication.

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    28 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 2nd to last job, basically

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    #14

    Adulting meme showing a man in vintage clothing with the caption about knowing news only through memes.

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    Kermit meme about relatable adulthood moments deciding how to explain family, featuring humor from popular culture references.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Follow on Google News

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    Relatable meme about adulthood finances describing a debit card feeling like a gift card with uncertain balance.

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    #17

    Woman responding humorously about work with relatable meme text on adulthood and flexible definition of okay.

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    #18

    Stewie Griffin at a funeral with a caption about bosses and being short staffed, relatable adulthood meme.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Meh, we'll just replace you with an idiot who can't even work a printer"

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    #19

    Tired cartoon rabbit in a robe illustrating relatable memes about the struggles of adult life every week.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But after I get through this week it will be better 🙃

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    Relatable adulthood meme featuring Moe and Homer discussing struggles of being nice to people and self-control.

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    Relatable meme about adulthood showing a professional way to say I told you so as a likely outcome.

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    Michael Largey
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    43 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If people whine "Now you're saying 'I told you so' ", always reply "And I did."

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    Relatable meme with Kermit the Frog on phone expressing reluctance to go to work, highlighting adulthood challenges.

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    29 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But that's not sarcasm?

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    Text meme about adulthood reading what level of adulting have you reached with a relatable adulting work response.

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    Man in office cubicle looking at phone with a tired expression, illustrating relatable adulthood memes about work life.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only been working for 2 years and I'm ready to retire 🫠

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    Meme about the struggles of adulthood and fluorescent-lit office workspaces in relatable adult life memes.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is one to do with all the desk space? Plant a garden?

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    #26

    Relatable meme about adulthood showing how colleague gossip is the only effective team bonding activity.

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    Woman holding a mug with a skeptical expression, illustrating relatable adulthood memes about work and attitude in daily life.

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    #28

    Patient tells doctor work clothes make their whole body hurt in a relatable adulthood meme about work struggles.

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    Premium     3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Start going to work in the n**e. It's a game changer.

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    #29

    Man in his forties wearing a neck brace, sitting at a table with food, illustrating relatable adulthood meme humor.

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    Text meme about adulthood showing a mental hospital entrance with a joke on future plans.

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    40 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The mirror. Unless I go vampire, of course."

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    #31

    Oscar the Grouch driving a car with an angry face, relating to adulthood and work social struggles meme.

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    #32

    Man staring calmly at kitchen fire, illustrating relatable memes about the challenges of adulthood and work struggles.

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    #33

    Relatable meme text expressing frustration and humor about the challenges of adulthood and daily life struggles.

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    Relatable meme about procrastination and adulthood challenges showing humor in getting tasks done despite delays.

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    6 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you do it right away, management changes the priorities and decides it's not needed.

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    #35

    Relatable memes about the challenges of adulthood humorously recalling slamming the phone to hang up.

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    #36

    Person stressed at work with hands on face, illustrating relatable memes about adulthood being harder than expected.

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    #37

    Couple standing outside Just Friends restaurant, illustrating relatable memes about adulthood and unexpected signs.

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    #38

    Relatable meme showing a funny battle between a person and Microsoft Excel about adulthood challenges.

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    3 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did I read battle as b*tthole. And I thought, "Well. I don't really want to google that anyway.. "

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    #39

    Tweet by Royotathon humorously describing work life balance as both being equally on fire in a relatable adulthood meme.

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    Parachute on fire with person falling, caption humorously reflecting relatable adulthood struggles and chaotic life moments.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might as well take in the view

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    #41

    Relatable meme about adulthood showing a tweet where leaving a job is an inappropriate answer to work goals.

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    #42

    Relatable meme showing a puppet looking awkward when realizing an idea at work means added adulthood responsibility.

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    Man struggling to contain his rage ten minutes after waking up, relatable meme about adulthood challenges and frustrations.

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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this when he submerged his Land Rover?

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    #44

    Meme about adulthood math struggles humor with paycheck and calculus relatable for anyone facing adult life challenges.

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    Man in suit smiling knowingly in a meme about relatable adulthood struggles with saving a PDF file.

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    Relatable meme about adulthood and work, joking about staying at a company due to not winning the lottery yet.

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    #47

    Classic movie scene meme with a man and woman discussing what makes life difficult, highlighting relatable adulthood struggles.

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    #48

    Relatable meme about work voice humor that captures the struggles of adulthood and everyday challenges.

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    Woman making a surprised face in a meme about work socializing and relatable adulthood memes about getting paid and going home.

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    Relatable meme about adulthood showing a conversation on unexpected visitors like UPS, FedEx, and Amazon delivery.

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    Man in a white shirt and blue tie showing frustration and hope, illustrating relatable adulting memes about waking up every morning.

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    Relatable meme about adulthood showing disbelief at pretending to be professional in emails.

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    #53

    Cartoon character humorously crashing through a window, illustrating the reality of adulthood challenges and struggles.

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    Tweet about a coworker with no filter being the most entertaining, relatable meme about adulthood challenges.

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    31 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We thought one of our colleagues just had no filter until she was committed to a mental asylum as a manic depressive. After that, so many things explained themselves.

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    Man in gray shirt expressing frustration, illustrating relatable meme about adulthood problems one at a time.

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    Man making a funny face while sitting in a car, illustrating relatable memes about adulthood and work life humor.

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    22 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doors lock and we’re out by 4:55

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    Woman sitting in car with tired expression and text about needing a drink, relatable meme about adulthood and work struggles.

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    Man making a confused face reacting to increased responsibilities at work without a pay raise relatable meme about adulthood.

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    #59

    Man in a tuxedo covering his face at an event, expressing frustration in a relatable adulthood meme about work stress.

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    #60

    Four stages of life meme showing relatable adulthood moments with expressions from TV characters depicting motivation and frustration.

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    Text meme about being a hardworking lazy person, a relatable meme for anyone who thought adulthood would be easier.

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    Premium     1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this someone who is hardworking at their job, but lazy in other aspects of their life?

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    #62

    Animated character standing confidently with hands on hips, humorously responding to urgent Monday morning emails, relatable adulthood meme.

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    #63

    Young man carrying many grocery bags struggling to balance, relatable meme about adulthood challenges and responsibilities.

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    #64

    Woman with long brown hair looking bored during work meeting, illustrating hilarious relatable memes about adulthood challenges.

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    #65

    Woman taking pills with captions about preparing for a full week of work in relatable adulthood memes.

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    #66

    Relatable adulthood meme showing frustration of feeling drained on Monday with workweek barely started.

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    #67

    Woman with dark hair and red lipstick in a yellow and red shirt, looking unimpressed in a relatable adulthood meme.

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    #68

    Man with a skeptical expression in a suit, paired with a relatable meme about life choices and adulthood struggles.

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    #69

    Man frustrated at work with eyes closed and hands on forehead, relatable meme about adulthood challenges and work stress.

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    #70

    Man wearing sunglasses outdoors looking skeptical with meme text about working full shifts on little sleep, relatable adulthood memes.

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    #71

    Woman with red hair booing in the workplace, illustrating hilariously relatable memes about adulthood challenges.

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    #72

    Relatable meme about adulthood showing text Friday’s don’t even hit the same anymore we just be tired.

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    #73

    Animated character with a coffee-stained face, captioned expressing love for coffee, relatable adult humor meme.

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    Woman drinking coffee with a relatable meme about adulthood and how coffee briefly improves mood for about 27 minutes.

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