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

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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

The theatre. It actually gives me second-hand embarrassment.

For some reason musicals don't make me cringe in the same way (although I still don't like them).

Coffee. I like the flavour in a cake or in coffee creams if they’re very mild.

The PTFA and all school events like sports day and the nativity.

The rise of the squeaky Gate school has weird parallels to the current state of gender woo. A few well placed academics calling the shots and ghosting anyone who doesn't drink the kool aid. None of this had anything to do with what people actually liked or what was popular. Funny, that.

Kisses, hugs and hand shakes
Just don't touch me at all thanks

Oh, and finance and law. How anybody spends their lives working in either is beyond me. I’m supposed to have an interest in investments and shares, but other than the necessity of knowing what goes where each month, I really can’t be bothered.

To the PP who posted about Boulez and the like, I will add that Harrison Birtwistle was always known as ‘Fartwhistle’ in our house.

Hmm. I actually think this is normal for most adults over say 30?? I loved theme parks as a teenager and student, went to one in my late 20s and really didn’t enjoy the rides! My husband felt the same.

Also not great with phone calls. Weird I know but it gives me anxiety 😦

Agree with you on this. Hate them

Having friends round for a "catch up".
Play dates

Yup.
At what age am I meant to enjoy this - actually do it instead of going out?!

It's getting to the point I'm going to have to drop the postman an apology note.

Dancing

Pyjamas?

Rollercoasters…?

What’s ‘adult’ about these?

People

All alcohol
Coffee
Having anyone other than the 6 of us in our house
Visiting others - Mainly because of the pressure to drink (especially from extended family)
Spas.

The responsibility of life lol

Alcohol , by choice I don't drink
I'm vegetarian ( by choice over 42 years now ) so oysters,steak, McD mean nought to me
Handbags all those designer names , I might recognise but no desire to own (I don;t wear leather anyway)
I don't have my nails done though I might like a Spa Day (if I could find ethical one)
TV like HandMaids Tale or Killing Eve , I don;t want to commit time

Hot drinks, tea/coffee etc

Like as an adult you offer or are offered by people ‘would you like a cuppa?’ But really I’d just like a juice or a Pepsi or something 😂
I get looked at like I have three heads when I mention it.

Reed diffusers
Scented candles

I love bird feeders though! And sex and wine!

Gravy.

Wine
Coffee
Olives
Smelly cheese

Fancy underwear
Much prefer my huge M&S knickers and my crop tops.

I love this thread!

Going out at night, I’m knackered and want to be asleep asap.
Dressing up for any occasion; work, functions, day out in the park, shopping…I’ll be wearing my comfy casual clothes to everything thanks!
Ironing is a big fat nope.
Making friends with Mum groups at my kids school, sends shivers down my spine.

Alcohol.
Sex.
Weddings.
Designer handbags.

Babies (I like them, just no desire to have my own).

A lot of ‘grown-up’ literature is rubbish too. Children have a very active BS filter and know worthy/pretentious nonsense when they see it. They are much harder to please.