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What things are you “supposed” to like as adult, but don’t.

219 replies

Soubriquet · 13/08/2022 19:38

I don’t like alcohol. So all this gin time and wine time flies over my head.

I don’t like pyjamas which is annoying because there are really cute ones out there. I prefer nighties.

I don’t like high end food. Oysters and stuff like that..bleh

OP posts:
CormoranStrike · 13/08/2022 21:05

Champagne
Prosecco
Gin (though it’s not bad with ginger ale)
Nightwear
dying your hair
religion

pitterypattery00 · 13/08/2022 21:06

All hot drinks. Driving.

Luredbyapomegranate · 13/08/2022 21:07

Other than the people saying sex, and maybe the people saying they don’t like any alcohol at all, these aren’t adult things just taste things

I don’t think pjs are any more grown up than nightdresses (and I think a lot of adults don’t wear either)

PlanetNormal · 13/08/2022 21:08

Children.

Decompressingmama3 · 13/08/2022 21:09

Another one for coffee. Absolutely cannot abide by the stuff.

Tea on the other hand I could drink that stuff intravenously.

Abracadabra12345 · 13/08/2022 21:13

stuntbubbles · 13/08/2022 19:50

Spas. Massages. Haircuts. Nails. Pampering. Fuck off and stop touching me, and HOW much?!

You are me!

Toddlerteaplease · 13/08/2022 21:13

Hate wine, I'd rather have a cup of tea!

applegrumbles · 13/08/2022 21:14

Make-up (because I’m shit at applying it and can’t get better no matter how much I practice)
Wine
Routinely going to the pub just for the sake of it
Watching videos to learn things (though don’t think that’s an adult thing)

hotfroth · 13/08/2022 21:15

Alcohol? I can take it or leave it. Leave it mostly - I might have a G&T maybe 3 or 4 times a year.

I'm not really all that much of a fan of eating out. The bill at the end takes the shine off for me: when I look at how much it cost and what else I could have done with the money.

Reality tv shows. Huh. Reality my foot. Why anyone watches that stuff is beyond me.

I don't like having my hair done, I had a manicure once and hated it, I don't care for make-up and I'm not bothered by jewellery (other than a few vintage costume jewellery things that I find at car boot sales).

Can't stand the thought of a hot tub.

Romeiswheretheheartis · 13/08/2022 21:20

Coffee.
Trifle with alcohol in - much prefer a jelly/custard/cream one.

ofwarren · 13/08/2022 21:23

Any food with alcohol in

Seriou · 13/08/2022 21:24

Make up, spas, doing my hair every morning, baths, getting dressed up, going to parties, being around loads of people (especially loud, cheery ones), going to events, fancy holidays, weddings/balls/proms, manicures, etc.

Im really happy on my own, in my leggings, with a messy bun, gardening and walking my dog.

godmum56 · 13/08/2022 21:25

no idea. I have never ever in my whole life worried or taken any notice of what i am supposed to like.

3amAndImStillAwake · 13/08/2022 21:25

OnceBitten25 · 13/08/2022 19:40

I don't like olives 🤷🏼‍♀️ have tried different types but just can't get on with them. I'm not a fussy eater at all but just hate the consistency and taste!

I was going to say olives.

There's a bit of stand up from Jon Richardson where he's talking about being an adult and eating olives and his friends not liking them and he says "nobody likes olives! They're what you eat to punish yourself for living this long"

WhereTheLightningBugsBlaze · 13/08/2022 21:26

Children

Hereforaccountability · 13/08/2022 21:28

Whiskey and screechy opera.

Other than that I love everything on this thread, I'm finally "the adult in the room" Grin

Simplelobsterhat · 13/08/2022 21:28

Tea (makes me feel like both not a proper adult and not a proper Brit!)
Home renovations/ decorating etc.
Cars (I drive one but have no ability to be interested in them or even remember what car anyone I know drives)

speakout · 13/08/2022 21:28

Parties
Weddings
Nights out
branded clothes
expensive shoes/handbag
comedy shows
swimming in a swimming pool
running for fitness
gadgets in general- I don't need better/faster techology

Qwettyiiop · 13/08/2022 21:29

TV and films in general. I spend 5 days a week staring at screens for work, the last thing I feel like doing is watching something at night.

tobee · 13/08/2022 21:30

Getting Things Done

Loveduvetdays · 13/08/2022 21:32

Hot tubs - I just feel hot and soggy
Shell fish
Opera
Ballet
I do like alcohol though 😂

MrsMcisaCt · 13/08/2022 21:32

Films that are meant for grown ups. I only like children's films.

Dippydonky · 13/08/2022 21:35

Make up …… but loved it as a kid! Not proper make up - I had some kids play stuff.
Coffee & red wine.
late nights
In a weird way, money. The more I have the more responsible I need to be! It brings with it ’life admin’.

IllTrytobenice · 13/08/2022 21:36

Spa days! I just don't what's so enjoyable.

XenoBitch · 13/08/2022 21:36

Pampering stuff, like hair cuts, massages, having your nails done etc.
No thanks!