15 Things That Were Miserable As Kids, But Are Great As Adults
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Remember those things that totally sucked as a kid? Well, guess what? They’re freaking awesome now that we’re adults! Join us as we dive into the joys of adulthood, exploring the once-dreaded moments that turned into something incredible. From veggies to responsibilities, let’s celebrate the silver linings and newfound appreciation for the things that once made us cringe. Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and embrace the magic of growing up! It’s time to revel in the awesomeness of adulthood!
Vegetables
To begin, a user simply said, “Vegetables.”
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Another user replied, “Vegetables. As an adult, I can eat the ones I like and not have to deal with them being soggy and slimy. If I want to eat the whole container of tomatoes, no one is going to stop me.”
Going to Bed Early
One user replied, “Going to bed early.”
A second user added, “Beds in general, really.”
Foods
A person said, “Leftovers.”
Another person replied, “Homemade chicken soup. I used to loathe having it for dinner as a child, but these days I cannot get enough. I even started making my own broth from chicken carcasses and using all the good herbs. Amazing.”
Certain Drinks
One user commented, “Water, as a kid, I hated drinking water. As an adult, I can’t get enough.”
Another user replied, “Beer, lol I remember sneaking a sip of my dad’s beer, and holy f****ck it was the worst thing ever!! Now I chug that sh****t like Kool-Aid!!!!!”
Bad Weather
A popular comment was, “A rainy Saturday spent at home on the sofa, under a blanket with my wife, watching some TV or reading. F****ck yes!”
Learning Something New
Someone replied, “Learning literally anything. As a kid hated science, and now I could not stop listening to science podcasts/stories if you paid me. Amazing how some enthusiasm for the subject from the presenter gets you hooked.’
Practical Gifts
A funny comment was, “I knew I was officially old the day I got a vacuum cleaner as a birthday present and was super stoked.”
A second comment was, “Getting socks for Christmas and being pumped!”
Quiet
One person said, “Silence is golden… unless you have a toddler, and then it’s just really suspicious.”
Another person said, “Silence.”
Having Free Time
A most-liked comment was, “Having absolutely nothing to do.”
A second comment was, “Being at home doing nothing.”
Grocery Shopping
A user replied, “Supermarkets and Costco specifically. Or maybe this was just me because I grew up poor, and my parents never let me get anything I wanted. Just tag along and watch them buy staples.”
Another user commented, “Grocery shopping. I can get whatever the heck I want.”
Cleaning Oneself
One person said, “Showers.”
A second person added, “Bath time. Man, I love me a good bath now.”
Traveling
A user responded with, “Car rides.”
Another user said, “Having to ride in the car for long periods of time. Then getting to your awesome destination for a vacation. Used to be miserable, now I don’t care.”
Adult Friends
Someone shared, “I remember as a kid always begging to go home after about 10 minutes of going over to my parent’s friends’ house because all they did was sit around and talk and drink, and I thought they were the most boring people on earth. Now I go over to my friend’s place just to sit around and talk and drink, and it is a highlight of my week.’
Adult Swim
One person shared, “I recently learned that it is Adult swim time at my city pool that has a water slide.”
Staying Home Alone
One user replied, “Being at home.”
Finally, a user added, “Even as a small child, my birthday wish was for my family to go out and do something and leave me alone at home. Of course, they would refuse, at first saying that I was too young to be left alone and then, when I was old enough, saying that it was wrong to leave me alone while they did something fun, even if that’s what I wanted. Now I can be alone at home FOREVER.”
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