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The paradox of being a child is wanting to grow up and be an adult, but once that dream comes true, we dive deeper and deeper into nostalgia, wishing that we were back to being children again. No bills, no responsibilities, free food and board, lots of playtime, and no random colleagues shouting by the coffee machine. That was the life!

As mature and self-aware adults, we choose to express our emotions and experiences through a visual medium, called a meme. Life’s tough! No one prepared us for it, and as we continue to make our way through the quicksand of time, we might as well add in a chuckle. The Instagram page called “Marriage And Martinis” has been helping us do just that. 

Bored Panda has featured some delightful content from this page previously, so if you’re curious, feel free to click the link here and have a browse. Otherwise, I invite you to upvote your favorites, leave your thoughts in the comments below, and strap on in for some relatable memes that’ll have you shaking your head in no time. 

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The fact that nothing is easy in life seems like the worst scam in existence. You’re craving the power that comes with adulthood, and you’re hungry for it to finally be yours! And once it’s there, it feels like you’ve won the lottery but you’re meant to be giving away all your funds to random research bits conducted by squirrels. You’re confused and frustrated—welcome to adulthood!

The two things that make adult life a little bit more interesting are matrimony and alcoholic cocktails. The Instagram page “Marriage And Martinis,” run by Adam and Danielle Silverstein, has become the home of some of the most relatable content and memes, dealing with topics ranging from spousal complaints to sleep deprivation. 

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“In many ways we really are just an average married couple, but in some ways we are definitely not your typical couple, and we’ve really not tried to be,” Adam and Danielle state on their website. “Laughing at ourselves and the ridiculous expectations placed on us by society as parents and spouses makes this journey so much more enjoyable.” 

“I think Adam and I are very in touch with the fact that if we take it all too seriously, we’ll lose so many opportunities for fun, hilarity, and bonding,” Danielle continues. “Marriage and parenting are seriously hard work. But it’s all filled with mistakes and fails that we can either hide in humiliation, or, if we choose, we can share them and know that we’re not alone.”

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

Double Bonus! You get to feel virtuous twice…first when you save food, then later when you clean up the fridge.

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

In India we get to feel virtuous thrice... 3rd when we offer that food to mother cow...

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

If it stays in there long enough, we throw away the Tupperware too.

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

Lol - husband once asked me if he could eat one of the fruits in the fruit bowl I had just put together. I jokingly said: “actually I thought we could just leave it in the bowl until it goes off and then throw the whole thing out...” His response: “well that’s exactly why I asked, because that’s what we usually do!”

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

We had to finish leftovers because of our economic situation. My mom would make leftover stew with whatever needed using up. I haven't continued the recipe but to be honest it wasn't usually all that bad.

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

Yes! We have an extra fridge that we refer to as "where the food goes to die".

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

Great feeling too: never mind the hens will give yummy eggs with all these left overs!

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

GRRR I know some adults who live with their parents / grandparents, for the most part don't pay for their own food, yet will not eat leftovers.

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

I'm so glad I have chicken! Everything that is left goes out to them. They are happy, I am happy 😊

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

There is an Erma Bombeck essay about this exact phenomenon. You have to follow the steps!

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Many agree with the fact that laughter bonds people, and as stated by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, it can also act as a vitamin for your marriage, as long as you take it daily with food. Don’t choke though! 

Mary Shull, a licensed professional counselor, states that learning to laugh at yourself, as well as how to laugh with others, lightens the load on a relationship weighed down by disagreements. “Life isn’t easy. Sometimes having a good, hearty laugh often lifts the weight of the world,” she says. 

However, the type of humor used, as well as the timing of said jokes, is incredibly important to consider. Mary explains that sarcasm is actually hostility masquerading as humor. It can be used as a defense mechanism for an uncomfortable situation and a means to deflect feelings, which then leads to miscommunication and a growing wedge between the partners. 

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

B******t. I was born in 1962 and my mother taught me everything home-ec. I can cook. I can bake. I can properly wrap a gift. I know how to dust and sweep and vacuum and clean. And it's all because my mother taught me that stuff. And my mother wasn't a "weirdo" for the time.

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Honestly is the best policy, and laughing at your difficulties together also comes with solving issues together. Regardless of how healthy and happy your relationship is, you and your friend or partner are not the same, which will eventually lead to arguments and disagreements. One of the most common tools to wade through these storms is compromise. 

Compromising with your loved one doesn’t mean you completely agree with their views or opinions. According to Davina Adcock, it’s healthy to maintain your personal values, beliefs, opinions, and preferences while still meeting halfway. Yet, one must always remember that the sacrifice should be mutual, not one-sided. 

One-sided compromise is common in unhealthy relationships where one person does most of the heavy lifting. Over time, this person can be or feel taken advantage of and grow tired, frustrated, or resentful. Furthermore, compromising rarely works when intentions are negative; one should always want the best for one another in a relationship. 

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

Rudolph is a male name and is referred to as male. Rudolph is biologically female but presents as male. Rudolph is transgendeer.

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

Mmm. Bed. Blankets and pillow cocoons. The best! *stupid bladder ruining it…* 😒

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In a healthy relationship, both people ensure they make it easy, safe, and comfortable for the other person to share hard truths with them. Each person should feel able to communicate when a compromise is especially difficult or downright impossible and, as Davina states, compromise isn’t easy nor is it something we’re born knowing to do well. 

The best we can do is to try our best and be patient with one another. Adulthood isn’t just about cooking, paying bills, managing finances, and keeping up with laundry. As Murray Bowen observed, adults are able to distinguish between feelings and intellectual processes and actually have the ability to choose between acting upon one or the other. 

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

Then they throw salt in the wound with the "When I was your age" speech.

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As Adam and Danielle Silverstein state, “people will judge no matter what, so you really have to do what is best for you and your spouse, cause in the end, it boils down to the two of you and your connection. No one else can make that happen.” 

So, dear readers, continue laughing together with your loved ones, finding joy in the silliness of everyday life. That’s the best we can do to ensure our continuing happiness and feelings of fulfillment. As you continue scrolling through this list, make sure you upvote your favorites, and I shall see you in the next one! 

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

She already came back an hour later AND bought donuts and iced coffee? She didn't use the time very well to take care of herself. I would have sent my wife away again. (Once we would have eaten the donuts.

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

I don't think her apologizing for sitting in her seat has anything to do with her being an introvert... I am one and just would put on my headphones and watch a movie in peace. I cannot imagine what I would have to apologize for.

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

Who has time for that s**t? Chuck em all in, and whichever gets stained are too weak to be a part of your wardrobe. Done and dusted.

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

I have said so many sentences I never knew I would need to say but the amount of times I’ve had to say “Dont lick that” is astounding. Most common is don’t lick the floor (typically in public), but other family favorites are don’t lick the slide at the playground, the bottom of so and so’s shoe, the door handle, the edge of the restaurant table, my toes… no idea why my son got sick so often as a toddler.

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

F**k yes, i can vouch for this. I have been doing this for the last 5 years.

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

I listened to 20 years of complaints about how bad I snore. Boyfriend even made me use my CPAP machine to help with my sleep apnea because I snore so badly. HIS snoring and sleep apnea is 10 times worse than mine, but he won’t use a CPAP, see a doctor about it, or do anything about it. I have to sleep on the literal opposite end of the house from him. And he says he “misses me” at night. Sorry, buddy, I like to actually be able to sleep!

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

Yup. Literally every important place has “call dad first” because he’s the one who will pick up the phone. Email? Me, I got that covered.

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

My lovely wife has done this to me and has had a conversation in her head, to the point were she is unhappy with my response, before I've even been made aware of the "conversation". I'm like, "but, I, what, who, how, why,.......I'm sorry". It is quite funny but also a little scary.

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

The doctor said I needed to consume more greens. Creme de menthe is green. For all I know, so is whatever is in this little green bottle.

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

Sometimes we all just need to vent about our partner. Get the petty annoyances out before they fester and turn into something bad

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

Ummm, I, ummm, got a question. What are muumuus in this case? Sincerely, a german

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I do wish meme-makers learned to speak/write the languages they pilfer to make something funny... "there, they're, their"... "bought, brought".... waa laaa = voila! It's French, it's not difficult! I am going to lie down now... ;-)

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

Haha i love this guy. The amount of his tweets that i have saved to my camera roll is…. Well…. Questionable.

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

I’m the “oh,” celeb of the day, a former steeler who’s name I forget but apparently he went to Penn State and there was a celebration in 2 days for something major. It sounded sad. 🙁

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

But he did have to always be ready to remove a spider, also to close doors and switch lights off in empty rooms.

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

I had to explain to my kid the other day that when I was his age, people left the house and were just.... gone.

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

Married, Year 1 - Him: "Can I bring you a cup of tea?" Married, Year 5 - Him: "Can you at least give me a handy?"

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

...while using all your willpower to not speak a word as to not discourage his future attempts

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

As a male in the position you describe, I approve of being on the receiving end of such a thing

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

And you ring your parents on the payphone to let them know you're going to be late

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

My folks are just the same with my daughter as they were with me; the only difference is that my daughter doesn't pick up on my mum's passive aggressive b******t, and my mum can't STAND it :D

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

So true.. I rest or try to rest like this.. anxious or guilty about taking me time.

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

Google "personal dictionary" and add f**k, s**t, a*s, and all your other loved ones

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

Assemble some ikea together. Edit: not to know if you’re compatible, just for establishing who will forever be the person in the relationship tasked with assembling ikea

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

I can't do a zip in the back of a jump suit, so that's out. I don't wear one if I know I will have to use a public bathroom, because it all falls on to the floor and ..... yuck.

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

But keep a little of the good stuff! Especially cards and personal messages

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

Only 6 hours of bed time for me then. For two kids. That doesn't sound like a good deal

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

All depends on who cleaned the kitchen in the first place 💁🏻‍♀️

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

Pro tip: Bring your own. I'm allergic to most laundry soaps including the hypoallergenic stuff the hospitals use. I've brought my own nightshirts and sheets when I've had surgery and they've never refused them.

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

I had to tell my oldest to stop doing that. I was like new house rule. If i say a time within 10 minutes of the actual time then we'll just go ahead and not correct it. Also if I say we're leaving at 530 that could mean any time between 530 and however long it takes me to remember where I put the keys

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

Exactly the other way around for me. I was really anxious in my twenties, and it's a LOT better in my thirties now.

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

After 20 years, I won’t even sleep in the same bed with my boyfriend if I can help it. We sleep in opposite sides of the house. His snoring is tectonic in nature and we’re not temperature- OR sleeping-position-compatible XD

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

They actually responded, granting her a unicorn license - with certain conditions on how it must be cared for!

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

Do you know what really winds me up? Emails with titles like “we have a gift for you” and when you open it, it’s £5.00 off if you spend over £60 or something like that. That is not a gift and will get them an instant unsubscribe from me. 😡

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

My tooth fairy had a whole lifestyle and left notes. My daughter kept them and now uses the stories with her children. I am content.

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

´it is :D and it is awesome, feels awesome too :D´ - single, childless person

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

I think it's because they're loud flip flops from the '90..early 2000s. That would be my only guess

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