I Bet Anyone Under 30 Won’t Believe These 2025 “Adult” Realizations Are BS

Growing up, we're sold this polished image of adulthood: you'll magically have it all figured out—stable career, perfect routines, endless confidence. But in 2025, thousands of Redditors across their 20s, 30s, and 40s+ spilled the tea in one viral thread, confessing which so-called "adult" truths turned out to be total bullshit. From the myth of "feeling like a grown-up" finally hitting to the illusion that everyone else has their life together, these eye-opening realizations hit hard and hilarious. I bet anyone under 30 won't believe half of what these folks discovered this year—prepare to question everything you thought was "mature." Dive in for the raw, relatable truths straight from Reddit that might just change how you see adulting forever.

#1. I thought insecurity was for kids and teens. Turns out fully grown adults are insecure too.

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@CranberryBauce
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#2. The ‘life script’. A significant other, children, and a home won’t make everyone happy, despite what a large portion of the population and media might insist.

Life is a sandbox. You can do whatever you’re capable of. Know yourself and what makes you happy, then pursue those things.

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@stebbi01
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