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You know you're a grown-up when... *add one*

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FurrySlipperBoots · 06/03/2020 21:54

You check the washing label before you buy an item of clothing

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TokenGinger · 06/03/2020 22:33

All your coat hangers are wooden

And then after that, you realise that space-saving velvet ones take up much less room and stop clothes slipping off the hanger so you change them all again and end up with a loft filled with wooden hangers GrinGrin

TheMemoryLingers · 06/03/2020 22:35

You cut out a 'money off' coupon to take to Tesco.

Woeisme99 · 06/03/2020 22:37

Your dc's columns on the family calender are much fuller than yours, and you're glad of it.

iklboo · 06/03/2020 22:40

You do a happy dance when someone calls to cancel an arrangement that meant you leaving the house.

AhoyMrBeaver · 06/03/2020 22:43

You tell teenagers in public places to mind their language.

TheMemoryLingers · 06/03/2020 22:44

You switch the TV on 'to catch the weather forecast'.

Doginahat · 06/03/2020 22:44

Parking threads are where it's at.

popgoesperfection · 06/03/2020 22:48

You see the sun is shining and think 'oh yes I can peg the washing out today'
Also one of the first things you do on a morning is check the met office app to see what the weathers going to be like for the day ....

GroggyLegs · 06/03/2020 22:50

You text a picture of your freshly cleaned oven to your friend. She replies with a photo of her new fridge.

You'd rather go for lunch and a browse in a museum with your friends, than cocktails and clubbing.

You run. For fun.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 06/03/2020 22:51

You wrap up warm without your mother telling you to.,

AgeLikeWine · 06/03/2020 22:52

You have no idea what’s in the pop charts because you listen to Radio 4.

fee1234 · 06/03/2020 22:52

When you have a favourite spatula / cooking utensil!

TheMemoryLingers · 06/03/2020 22:54

You find yourself spending hours on YouTube ... looking at demonstrations of how to bleed a radiator.

megletthesecond · 06/03/2020 22:55

You have to decide what patterned glass to have in your new back door.

TeaAddict235 · 06/03/2020 22:56

You start looking at how robust and durable an item is before purchasing

You send out birthday cards in the post to family and friends and still then ring them on their birthday congratulating them

You polish your shoes and bags

You enjoy anonymity

Mika123 · 06/03/2020 23:00

Watch the news for pleasure

TheMemoryLingers · 06/03/2020 23:03

Your primary criteria when buying a new winter coat are how warm it will be and whether it will show the dirt.

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 06/03/2020 23:03

You start seeing the benefit in elasticated waistbands.
You realise that all of your shoes were bought with comfort in mind
You pass a shop window and don’t recognise your own reflection

FurrySlipperBoots · 06/03/2020 23:06

Haha, these are so relatable!

You think 'What a sweet little doctor'

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TooGood2BeTrue · 06/03/2020 23:09

You're nursing your sick parents during their last days :-(.

Batqueen · 06/03/2020 23:10

You realise that the grumpy neighbour who gets paranoid about anyone coming near his house is your dp.

Fifthtimelucky · 06/03/2020 23:11

One of your favourite shops is Lakeland

Ellmau · 06/03/2020 23:12

You hate it when it snows.

You realise your mum might have been right after all...

AutumnGlitterBall · 06/03/2020 23:15

You have a roofer’s number in your phone and you have to think about getting the gutters cleaned.

oopsdaisy · 06/03/2020 23:17

You care about having life insurance and critical illness cover.

Your make up routine takes 2 mins.

You meal plan for the week.

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