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I'm a proper grown up except...

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StealthPolarBear · 16/06/2019 20:16

I can never remember which of two dates my wedding anniversary is. Neither can DH. We either have to wait to see which day our parents congratulate us, or check back to see which if the two was a Saturday back in 2005.
Whats your one thing that makes you feel like an irresponsible teen still?

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Singlenotsingle · 16/06/2019 20:21

That's not an indication that you're an irresponsible teen who never grew up. That's an indication that you're getting on a bit, and you're losing your marbles! Grin

EssentialHummus · 16/06/2019 20:23

I do the gardening while listening to AC/DC. I feel my inner teen would be satisfied Grin.

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StealthPolarBear · 16/06/2019 20:25

Single but we've never known (well probably the first couple I suppose) We wait until our mums send us a card and then wish each other happy anniversary, its the mums organising us that makes me feel like a kid!

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MrsGrannyWeatherwax · 16/06/2019 20:25

That I’m still shocked I’m a real adult with bills and responsibilities

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StealthPolarBear · 16/06/2019 20:26

Excellent essential. Do you have one of those kneeling mats for extra old lady credentials?

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OneOfOurOwn · 16/06/2019 20:27

I have to phone and ask to find out if I need to put diesel or petrol in the car. Every time.

WhiteLightTrainWreck · 16/06/2019 20:28

Ditto to @MrsGrannyWeatherwax I'm still shocked that I have a mortgage, bills, dog and a baby on the way.

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StealthPolarBear · 16/06/2019 20:29

I have come to terms with paying bills and servicing the boiler.
Although the boiler is due a service that reminds me

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6timesthemess · 16/06/2019 20:30

I hVe failed my driving test multiple times and was so bad that I just decided that it wasn’t actually safe for me to continue.

Interestingly recently my son has started the process of being tested for dyspraxia and adhd and looking at the symptoms he has I wonder if I have the same - because I couldn’t coordinate my hands and feet at all while driving and I am well known for my mind wandering constantly.

Not that that makes me feel any less pathetic and useless but it does seem to explain a lot of issues I have had with various things!

OrdinarySnowflake · 16/06/2019 20:31

OP, look it up now, come back and report on the thread what your actual anniversary date is. Then put it as a recurring appointment in your phone.

Talking to tradesmen, I just cant cope with it. We are discussing an extension and while logically i want it done, cant stand the idea of having to deal with multiple tradespeople expecting me to be responsible and make decisions.

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StealthPolarBear · 16/06/2019 20:32

Not pathetic and useless at all but definitely qualifies you to join me on the "almost a proper grown up but not quite" bench.
No not there - I've just stuck some chewing gum under there

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MrsGrannyWeatherwax · 16/06/2019 20:34

Bills are not my strong point, and I procrastinate about sorting insurance until I realise I quite literally have to. My husband is worse! He just expects me to have done it all for us 😂 but I really expect him to talk to everyone for me ....

PhilipMarlowe · 16/06/2019 20:39

I haven't quite got the hang of periods yet. I'm 46 so they'll probably stop before I'm a proper grown-up.

PhilipMarlowe · 16/06/2019 20:40

I also don't know my wedding anniversary and have to phone my mum to check if I need it for paperwork.

CathyorClaire · 16/06/2019 20:50

I have no self control around opened chocolate whether in bar or box form.

Totaldogsbody · 16/06/2019 20:54

Whenever I see children play hide and seek I want to play, more irresponsible pre teen

EssentialHummus · 16/06/2019 21:00

I have been eyeing them up in b&q stealth Grin.

GiggleMcDimples · 16/06/2019 21:44

I'm definitely not an irresponsible teenager because I can't work the PlayStation remote BlushConfused

Chillijamntuna · 16/06/2019 21:47

I actually enjoy playing with my daughter’s doll’s house with her!

FFSOMG · 16/06/2019 21:52

I have no idea what APR% stands for in mortgage adverts- my husband sorts all that stuff out Blush

UnalliterativeGeorge · 16/06/2019 21:55

I choose to buy Billy bear instead of normal ham.

Bagadverts · 16/06/2019 22:02

FFSOMG
APR is annual percentage rate. It means how much extra you will pay on a loan - includes interest and compulsory fees. The Money Advice Service is a charity and really good for that type of stuff here

puppymouse · 16/06/2019 22:05

Ahhh I'm a rubbish adult. Most of the time anything goes wrong I pick up the phone or look around for an adult, only to realise I am the adult. DH and I have a long standing joke that he can never leave me unless we can afford a carer as I just wouldn't cope.*

*this is lighthearted before I get lynched.

Bagadverts · 16/06/2019 22:05

I agree about not being able to talk to tradesmen/women. I also feel like I’m being called to see the headmistress when I have meetings at work.

BikeRunSki · 16/06/2019 22:10

I can never remember exactly when DD was born. I have to think really hard and look at her red book and then just confirm offhandedly with her. I’ve now put her birthday as a repeating event in my phone.