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While childhood is full of wonders, most folks go through it absolutely itching to be grown up. Cake for dinner, bedtimes banned and banished. This is all actually quite possible, but with it comes the endless tasks, like the laundry and dishes. On the brighter side, adults can take refuge in the fact that these experiences are at least pretty universal, and, in the right light, even pretty funny.

We’ve gathered some of the funniest and most relatable tweets about the realities of adulthood. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to possibly feel the pain of being understood, upvote your favorite examples and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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    #3

    Tweet about being an adult, humorously discussing the dilemma of keeping a good cardboard box.

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    Black Cat
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just found a stash of carrier bags tucked between the oven and the fridge, I forgot I had them, but finding them, it's like Christmas.

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    A C
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily I am owned by a cat so these types of decisions are never thought about....we keep the box!

    Susie Elle
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kept a box at work to put some if my stuff in, came back from vacation to someone having thrown away my box. I was so upset :(

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

    I'm convinced this is a leftover instinct from being gatherers... "that would hold & protect a lot of berries"

    Michael Largey
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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A successful marriage consists of hiding the things the other person wants to throw out.

    Colleen Glim
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My marriage has survived thirty odd years by my husband saying “ I want to keep that. I might need it someday.” And me quietly throwing it away behind him

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    Lee Snider
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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had an old cardboard apple box that I used for my dirty laundry, took it to the laundromat and someone freakin stole it. I used that thing for 2 years!

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

    It's biscuit and chocolate tins for me. Even a couple tea tins

    Shelley DuVal
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    5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, this is a tiny box, I won't need it. A week later, I desperately need a small box!

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

    I had to restrain myself from taking a really nice box at work home because I now really, REALLY don't have room for any more. My brother gave me a 7 tiered box chocolate set earlier this year - was more excited about the shiny boxes.

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

    And then you're left with the tightly packed away cardboard, held together by luck, where one wrong move will bring the whole thing down, like a cardboard jenga waterfall. That is when you will come to a the difficult decision that you will have to throw them all away. This is not at all part of my weekend plans this week. Not at all.

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

    I'm always thinking something could be kept for just in case I need it. Then later I end up throwing it out because I'm not using it. Then when the time comes, I'm kicking myself for getting rid of it.

    BBBBBB MMMMMM
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What debate? If I own that box, I'm definitely keeping it. The only debate I have is when i see a box on the street, do I consider keeping it.

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

    I've been "planning to move" for several years, and have cats, so now have a room full of good boxes.

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

    Yep Amazon boxes I tell myself I'm sure I can use this for something.

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    #7

    Tweet by Lord B about the constant challenges of adulting, highlighting the endless tasks on a to-do list.

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

    Amateur, I surf the net to avoid making that list in the first place. You can't stress about undone things if they don't exist. Denial, what a wonderful state of being.

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    #14

    Tweet expressing funny frustrations about adult responsibilities and expenses.

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

    I dream of some giant vacuum that can just suck all the dust out of every tiny corner of my house in one go, like ‘fwoop’ and it’s gone.

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    #17

    Tweet by sabrinaahmed about adult responsibilities, comparing waking up early for work to childhood restrictions.

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

    I'm 63, but I still say "No, I have to go to bed early. Tomorrow is a school day." (No, I am not a teacher, or employed at a school.)

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    #19

    Tweet about Being-An-Adult: Buying produce with good intentions, ending with science experiments in the fridge.

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've come up with some hacks for this. Spinach? slice of bread in the tightly rolled and rubber banded bag. Asparagus? Wet paper towel in the bottom of the produce bag from the store. They last WAY longer before going slimy.

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    #21

    Tweet about adult life changes, highlighting early bedtimes compared to staying up late, from Modern Adult account.

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    Lost Panda
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'll just watch a little and then finish it tomorrow" *3 months later* "What is going on? Guess I'll have to start over"

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    #22

    Person in car looking frustrated; represents humorous take on being an adult from tweets.

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Yeah...thanks person who cannot fathom how to park between the lines, or clown driving a Smart car, who pulls all the way in, oh..there's ..damn"

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    #23

    Tweet by Nathalie Antonia about adult life stress, highlighting perpetual self-reassurance for stress relief.

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

    This one just so rang true for me because I was literally just thinking this about an hour ago.

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    #34

    Tweet by Matt Okine humorously contrasts spontaneous social life at 20 with planned meetups at 30.

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

    I have to clean first, then recover from that. Clean again and shop. Then say screw it, and cancel.

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    #35

    Tweet about being an adult highlights the joy of going home to sleep.

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

    Going home and taking off my shoes and bra and collapsing onto the sofa. I might get up later, and then again I might not. I love being single, but being an empty nester is not for the faint of heart. But, I do love the quiet and not so much responsibility.

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    #40

    Tweet discussing the perception of age differences from childhood to being an adult.

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

    Or, the older you get the younger kids look. I ask a kid, who I thought was in middle school, if her was excited about going to high school? He looked at me funny and said and I quote: "Ma'am, I am 25 and in my fifth year of med. school." I over apologized and excused myself and left the party. uggg!!

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    #42

    Tweet humorously describes the challenges of being an adult, highlighting how errands can consume the entire day.

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    Libstak
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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gets worse as you age. I care for my 82 yrs young mum. A specialist appointment 1 week away requires daily planning and on the day? It's at 1220pm, so naturally we need to be up and finished breakfast by 7am to make it on time because it's a whole 20 minutes from home and we can't be late dammit!!!

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    #47

    Tweet about the joys of being an adult, highlighting the freedom to buy candy anytime.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually bought a variety pack of Push Pops candy for myself a couple of months ago. XD One of my favorite fun candies as a kid. When I finish them, Ring Pops are next!!

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    #50

    Tweet about being an adult, humorously comparing turning 18 and discovering framing costs at Michael's.

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

    You know what you get when you buy an oddly shaped unframed picture? A beautiful art piece in your closet lol

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    #51

    Tweet about the challenges of adulthood, highlighting unexpected expenses for household items.

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

    When I had my first apartment, I would take grocery bags and just "shop" at my dad's while he was at work.

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    #54

    Tweet humorously describing the adult struggle of squeezing in morning naps before an alarm.

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

    Ugh. I would KILL to be able to sleep till 7:30 on weekdays. I mean it...

    #55

    Tweet about being an adult is having unscheduled doctor’s appointments, with humorous tone.

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    Mike F
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until you get over 60, they pursue you relentlessly until you submit.

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    #57

    Tweet humorously discussing feelings about being an adult.

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

    Ah but they did not go through what we are going through. Austerity and the constant end of the world for us, yay.

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    #59

    Tweet about the challenges of being an adult, highlighting the effort in planning fun activities like beach trips and cookouts.

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    Biofish23
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also holidays. I want all the pretty lights and decorations and yummy treats and presents for everyone to unwrap, ect. But its all on me to make it happen. So I get to choose between stressful and exhausting or boring and disappointing.

    #62

    A tweet humorously apologizing for calling 30-year-olds old, highlighting the challenges of being an adult.

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

    I was recently guessed to be 30. I am 49. It was flattered for a moment until I realized the girl was only 17 herself and at that age I still thought 30 year old were ancient.

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    #64

    Tweet about being an adult, joking that 9pm feels like bedtime.

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    George Costanza
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby wakes up at 5:30-6:00 no matter what. If I'm not in bed by ~9pm, there's zero chance I'm getting enough sleep. It's mandatory.

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    #68

    Tweet about being an adult appreciating leftovers to reduce dishes, from Shower Thoughts.

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

    I would love to be able to eat leftovers but I have Cibophobia. I am also a germophobic. I fear the germs that have gotten into the leftovers. I know I am weird@@

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    #69

    Tweet by Georgia about the struggles of being an adult, focusing on lunch frustrations and decisions.

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

    This is some BS. Lunch is the best: you get all the options and none of the cooking. Have you not heard of this amazing thing called a sandwich?

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    #70

    Tweet about the struggles of being an adult, highlighting the frequency of shopping trips as a common hassle.

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

    And I can't leave without filling a minimum of 4 bags of God only knows what I bbought but it wasn't milk or it wasn't bread or it wasn't eggs, so off I go the next day.

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    #84

    Cartoon character looking at phone with a skeptical expression, illustrating a humorous take on being an adult.

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    Mike F
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That attitude will change when one discovers that their info was included in one of the many "dark web" transactions and you need to contact everyone you have ever done business with to lock your 💩 down! That is no joke.

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    #86

    Tweet about being an adult, highlighting the struggle of friends living far apart.

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

    Yes. I live 1,700 miles (2,735 km) from one bestie and 1,000 miles (1,609 km) from the other. We all grew up in the same town.

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    #94

    Tweet about adulthood humor: "Being spontaneous means trying a new grocery store and regretting it."

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    Lost Panda
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What could have been 10 minutes in and out has now turned into 30 minutes of searching and cursing the layout.

    #96

    Tweet about being an adult, humorously describing waking up at 8am as sleeping in.

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

    I haven't slept in longer than 5am in months, and I technically don't need to be up til 630. I wish I could sleep in til 7. Or go to bed before midnight. That would work too..

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    #111

    Tweet about adult email culture and exclamation point use, humorously highlighting proofreading practices.

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the opposite! No exclamation marks because I rarely exclaim anything. Just drone on and on, and then read it back and add some to seem human. [edited to add an exclamation mark]

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