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The Sun
14-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Ten things Brits hate about adulting the most from constant cleaning to overspending at the shops, survey reveals
BRITS have revealed the worst things about 'adulting' – with constantly cleaning, the mental load - and never having time for anything at the top of the list. A poll of 2,000 Brits found 19 per cent bemoaned struggling with mysterious joint pain for seemingly no reason. 1 While nearly a tenth (eight per cent) get wound up trying to remember every single password they've ever created. It also emerged 78 per cent feel there are simply not enough hours in the day, rising to 90 per cent for Millennials. With the average adult spending 364 hours a year simply making dinner - 2.6 years of their lives in total. As a result, 80 per cent of 29-44-year-olds claim just one extra hour a day would vastly improve their mood. A spokesperson for meal prep company Frive, which commissioned the research, said: "People feel like passengers in their own lives. 'Many of us grow up thinking that once we reach a certain age, everything will click into place - but the truth is, being an adult comes with a steep learning curve that no one really prepares you for.' Other things respondents hate about being an adult included feeling there was no one to take care of them (16 per cent). While 13 per cent are often left frustrated by going to the shop for one thing - and somehow ending up spending £40. But having to 'adult' has left 63 per cent of time-poor Millennials unable to do any of the things they really want to do - namely relaxing (58 per cent). As 56 per cent admitted 'adulting' was harder than they expected it to be. I'm a cleaning whizz, using a 15p household item will make your tap shine in minutes And 73 per cent think cooking from scratch each night is an absolute chore, leading a third of them to use a meal prep service. Frive's spokesperson added: 'Modern life has shifted the goalposts, too. 'With the rising cost of living, an unpredictable housing market, and digital overload, the expectations placed on adults today are higher than ever. 'Yet we're still expected to juggle it all with a smile – even when it feels like we're just winging it. 'If we can give them back an hour, with healthy, natural fully prepared meals, that's an act of care.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Calling Out Grown Adults Who Never Learned These Basic Everyday Skills And Social Norms, And Honestly, I Need More Of This Energy
Somehow, we live in a world where people can program all their lights in their home with their voice, order sushi from their watch, and create viral TikToks in under a minute. And yet, there are still grown adults who don't know how to sit quietly through a movie at the movie theater or boil water without googling it!!! TBH, the contrast between knowing how to function in modern society and everyday cluelessness is honestly kind of mind-blowing. Recently, redditor Mirukuyobi wanted to know what everyday skills people are surprised others don't know or follow when they asked: "What's a basic skill you're shocked some adults still don't know?" Related: From not being able to do basic math to not knowing how to read a room, the responses people gave made it clear that common sense isn't always…well, common. Below are the top and best comments: 1."Spatial awareness while in public." —knownbymymiddlename 2."Knowing when to admit they're wrong." —LieSad9714 "I have a coworker who is older than me and whenever he is wrong about something, others who have been doing the job way longer than him try to explain to him what he's doing wrong and what he should be doing, but he always says stuff like, 'Hmm, maybe, maybe, but that doesn't make sense, and I think that's wrong.' Like he's telling them that what they're saying is wrong. He's been in that position for almost a whole year and he still doesn't get it. It's so annoying." —None 3."Basic reading comprehension." —screechypete "Especially in the office, where more and more communication is via email. I can't tell you how many times I send out an email and get replies back asking questions that are very clearly already answered in my original email. It's constant and very frustrating/time-wasting." —ChicagoBILLSfan138 4."Reading a room. Like, how are you 35 and still telling inappropriate jokes at work potlucks?" —Ok_Meeting_9083 Related: 5."How to find the answers to googlable questions." —slightlyinsanitied "The number of people I have seen on the local Facebook Groups asking things like 'What time does the doctor's office close?' when the answer is literally a google or a phone call away is quite worrying." —PurahsHero 6."Basic math." —KanarYa4LYfe "I always remember that screenshot of a Facebook poll to solve something like: '3+3x3= ?' And a huge majority of people answered '85.' —Daemonicvs_77 7."Merging onto a highway. Entirely too many people just slowly drive down the ramp into traffic. For the love of God, people, you need to accelerate hard and get to speed as early as possible and match the flow of traffic!" —steeeevorino Related: 8."Using turn signals. It's not rocket science, folks!" —Ashamed-Dot3574 "Even those that do signal often seem to miss the point. If you only start signaling when you're already almost stopped next to a driveway, I'll have figured it out myself, thanks." —HendrikJU 9."The difference between a fact and an opinion. It shocks me the number of adults that I run into who think that because something is said it's a 'fact,' or that someone's opinion on something is somehow written in stone, is staggering." —krackshot302 10."Emotional intelligence." —North-Ship-6332 "This one makes sense to me, considering how attachment works and how many f'd up people have kids." —WhisperingButtholer 11."Using basic features on their phones." —themashedrat 12."Empathy, shocking lack of it in some adults." —Common-Ad6470 "Selfishness and 'main character' behavior often come along with this, too, in my experience. Some people are willfully un-empathetic, like they know what they're doing is cruel or hurtful, and they just wave it off because in their mind, they are the only one in the world who matters. Or they celebrate it because they revel in misfortune and the suffering of others." —Xordanus Related: 13."Critical thinking. Don't just take what that Facebook article says for gospel. No, Bruce Willis isn't dead yet, as far as I know. Just check what you're reading." —ladycattington "I'd take regular thinking these days." —MisoClean 14."Patience. Absolutely no reason to run that red light, speed excessively, scream at people, and stress about the small things. That's when you'll end up injuring yourself and/or others. I was a paramedic for 8 years, and it was wild the accidents we saw from people being stressed. Just take a deep breath. That 3–5 seconds you might save by speeding or running that light could make your life or someone else's life a lot worse." —Alert_Umpire_2879 15."How to behave towards someone who's experiencing grief, how to tell the truth without being hurtful, and being mindful of others' feelings." —elefanteholandes 16."How to count money back. It baffles me. It is rare that anyone faces and fronts their bills, and 80% can't count back change. 😕" —Designing1166 "Or calculating change. Had someone mistakenly hit the exact change button, and had to call the manager over because the register didn't calculate the change. The manager pulled out a calculator. I said that it should be $1.17, and when they confirmed that number, they both looked at me as though I had just cast a magic spell." —MWSin lastly, "That an influencer might give them incorrect information. I work with a kid who thinks the cops can't pull him over unless he commits a crime in front of them, and he therefore does not need insurance. (Where I live, drivers are required to carry liability insurance at a minimum.)" —3batsinahousecoat You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful: Also in Goodful:
Washington Post
02-07-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Carolyn Hax: Parents debate making their recent master's graduate pay rent
Dear Carolyn: What are your thoughts on charging rent to an adult daughter who will graduate with her master's degree? I said we would charge her a nominal fee, as it would teach her responsibility after we footed the bill for her education. My husband says we would not need to charge her rent since we can afford it. Who's right?
Independent Singapore
30-06-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
Singaporean woman asks if it's a red flag for a man in his 20s or 30s to not know how to cook and clean
SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user is puzzled as to why some adults in Singapore don't know basic household skills, including chores such as doing one's own laundry. In a post on r/askSingapore on Sunday (Jun 29), u/kittyprincessxX wrote that she understands that it's common for Singaporeans to live with their parents until marriage and that many households have domestic helpers. While this 'makes sense with how things are here,' it does not exactly contribute to people learning the basic skills. The post author added that she has met both men and women in their late 20s and 30s who lack cooking and cleaning skills, and some don't even know how to do laundry. 'Some still rely on their parents for meals or just eat out all the time,' she wrote, asking if this is 'really that common.' 'And how do they manage when they move out or start living with a partner? Do they eventually pick these things up, or do they just expect their partner to handle it?' u/kittyprincessxX added, saying she is 'genuinely curious' and is 'not trying to judge.' As a woman, she also wants to know if it's a red flag when a man in his late 20s or 30s does not know how to cook or clean. The top comment on her post was from someone who said that it 'definitely' isn't a red flag in itself for a man this age not to know how to cook or clean, since these skills can be learned. However, 'if they don't want to learn, that's a red flag,' the commenter warned. They also explained the lack of basic adult skills among some Singaporeans this way: 'A lot of helicopter parents who want to make their kids' lives easier or control freaks who insist there's only one way of doing things and refuse to let their children do anything their way, which results in them just not doing it eventually.' Others disagreed, however, saying that it is a red flag when a man does not have these basic adult skills. 'Definitely a red flag because someone in their late 20s or 30s has clearly demonstrated no desire to learn these skills for over a decade of adulthood,' said one. 'It takes a few minutes to learn how to operate a washing machine and dryer. If someone still doesn't know how to do laundry in their 30s — yes, it's definitely a red flag. You don't have to be a master chef either, but at least learn how to fry an egg or operate a microwave — even children can figure this out.' /TISG Read also: Floodlighting: Gen Z's latest dating trend; why experts warn it's a red flag
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mom Fears She ‘Failed' as a Parent Because Her Grown Kids Won't Learn to Drive — and Still Rely on Her for Regular Rides
A woman said she worries she 'failed' as a parent because neither of her grown children — both in their 20s — can drive She said that she has attempted to incentivize them to learn, but they mostly 'smirk "and "roll their eyes' at her when she brings it up The woman, who said she still regularly drives them places, is thinking of withholding her 'free taxi' services, but worries it will 'damage' their relationshipA woman said she's worried she has 'failed' as a parent because neither of her grown children learned to drive — and she's now wondering if she should do something about it. The woman detailed her story in a post on the U.K.-based community site where parents can go to seek advice and input from other parents. In her post, the woman explained that she has two children in their 'early/mid twenties' and that neither can drive. 'I am feeling very down about it as I feel like I have failed to prepare them adequately for adult life. There are other things I worry about, too, but this is the most obvious one,' she said. The woman said that she has 'some sympathy' for how this happened, stating that the pandemic interrupted a pivotal period in their lives and that it was 'hard' getting everything back on track afterwards. She also said she has attempted to incentivize her kids to drive in multiple ways, including paying for driving lessons and offering to buy them a car. 'However, they just smirk at me and roll their eyes anytime I mention it,' the original poster (OP) said. 'After the latest conversation (okay, rant) with one of my children about this, it is clear that the only one feeling the consequences of this is me,' she continued, adding that she still drives her grown children around as needed and that she routinely wakes up at 6 a.m. to bring one of them to the train station so that they can get to work. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Because of this, the OP said that she is thinking of putting her foot down and telling her children 'no more taxi service' until they learn to drive — despite worrying that this might ultimately 'damage' her relationship with them. "I realize this sounds childish of me, but I think unless I do this they will never learn to drive as I am enabling them,' the OP continued, adding, 'They say they don't learn because it's a hassle and they don't need to — but if I no longer help them out they will hopefully realize this is not true.' 'Has anyone else had this issue with their kids?' the OP asked at the end of her post. The vast majority of commenters advised the OP to set some boundaries and stop driving her adult children around. 'Stop all rides immediately. I'm pretty sure they'll change their minds about driving,' one person said. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'They're grown-ups now and need to learn that people aren't at their beck and call for things they're quite capable of sorting out themselves,' said someone else. Others said that while they don't think driving is necessarily a must-have skill in today's world, they also don't think the OP's grown kids should be relying on her for transportation. 'I'm in my 40s and don't drive. It's okay not to drive. What isn't okay is expecting you to put yourself out constantly to give [them] lifts,' one person said. Read the original article on People
