Wondering if you've grown up yet? Are you approaching an age when your peers are already making some difficult life decisions, deciding on parenthood, taking out loans and mortgages? There is no final milestone in life when an individual actually grows up. No one will congratulate you or hug you for this 'achievement'. Instead, one day you will realize on your own that you have crossed the line and become an adult. Is today the day you realize you've grown up?
Growing up is a process. At some point, you no longer need your parents' guidance. You make your own decisions. And if so, here are 10+ signs that you've finally grown up.
1. YOU PAY THE BILLS YOURSELF
A turning point in growing up is paying bills. If you cross this milestone, you are already halfway to adulthood.
2. THE NEXT NIGHT IS KNOWN TO YOU THE NEXT DAY
The day after a night out, you know the amount of alcohol consumed. Yes, this is also a sign that you are getting old.
3. YOU FEEL YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND PEOPLE YOUNGER THAN YOU
You have a younger brother or sister and you suddenly need a translator to understand them. This is also a clear sign that you are an adult!
4. NOTICE THAT YOUR METABOLISM IS SLOWER
Your binge eating of unhealthy snacks is slowly starting to add up. Then this is a sign that your metabolism has slowed down and that you are physically more mature.
5. VISITS FROM YOUR PARENTS ARE NOT TOO MUCH FOR YOU
The moment you realize that you can even enjoy your parents' company is the moment you realize that you are an adult. You agree?! And if the phrase: "I love you" falls out of your mouth without difficulty! Then you are an adult!
6. YOU ENJOY STAYING AT HOME IN THE EVENING
Sometimes you even like staying at home a lot more than going to a party. Cozy evenings on the sofa can also be marriage!
7. YOU START TO FIND A HEALTHY DIET
You worry more about what you eat than years ago. This is a clear sign that you have created a healthy relationship with yourself and value your life differently. One of the extremely clear signs that you are an adult.
8. YOU'VE LEARNED TO SAY NO
A milestone in the transition to adulthood is the ability to say no to someone. It's usually the hardest thing in life that many people can't do. So when you are able to give something up and say no to someone and your self comes first. That's when they grew up.
9. YOU HAVE THINGS TORTED
All of a sudden it bothers you that things are scattered. It sounds like you need more order in your life. Well, that's because you're an adult!
10. YOU GIVE THINGS AND ENJOY IT
Your attitude towards gifts has changed. You enjoy it more and more when you can give a gift to someone close to you and thereby fulfill their wish. Holidays are periods that you look forward to precisely because you can make someone happy. Well, then you're an adult.
11. DON'T CALL YOUR PARENTS FOR HELP
Independence is one of the key components of adulthood. And you don't burden your parents with your problems, but you take care of them differently than in the past, because you care that they take care of you. This is also why you no longer call them for help. You've grown up!
The road to adulthood is long and arduous. You can partially meet the above conditions and you are on the right track, but if you meet most of them, then we can congratulate you!
Congratulations! You've grown up!
