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Adulting is not as glamorous as you likely thought when you were younger and, as a result, you may have stalled the process of growing up much more than you realize. What’s the difference between being a kid at heart and refusing to grow up at all, you ask? Let us help you out.
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You Haven’t Reached Any Major Life Milestones
Now, to be clear, the life milestones of marriage and children are being redefined every day, as more modern women are waiting to settle down into family life much later in life, if at all. However, there are certain universal milestones every adult should achieve at some point.
Having an established career, your own place to live, a bank account — these are basic necessities that everyone should have as an adult. It’s fine if you’re still trying to figure out your path in life, but you also should be able to fend for yourself on a daily basis without the help of others. There’s nothing wrong with having your own timeline, but you have to actually establish one and work to hit the marks.
