11 Things Women Never Appreciated Before They Were Adults
As we grow older, we begin to appreciate the things that we may have taken for granted or never fully appreciated as children. Here are 11 things that women never appreciated before they were adults:
A Good Night’s Sleep
We may have resisted going to bed early or taking naps when we were younger. However, as adults, we understand the importance of a good night’s sleep and the impact it can have on our health and well-being.
Home-Cooked Meals
As children, we may have preferred fast food or snacks over home-cooked meals. As adults, many appreciate the time and effort that goes into preparing a nutritious and delicious meal.
Clean Clothes
When we were younger, we may have taken clean clothes for granted or even resisted doing laundry. As grown women, however, we understand the importance of clean and presentable clothing, both for our own comfort and for making a good impression.
Financial Stability
In our youth, we may not have fully understood or appreciated the value of money and financial stability. However, as grown, working adults, many now understand the importance of budgeting, saving, and planning for the future.
Personal Space
Many may have had to share bedrooms with family members during their childhood. As they grow up and have the means to afford their own space, they appreciate the value of personal space and the importance of having a place to call their own.
Time to Relax
Many children are constantly on the go, with school, extracurricular activities, and social events, and we preferred it that way. However, as adults, we understand the importance of taking time to relax and recharge.
Good Health
Many children take their health for granted and even sometimes engage in risky behaviors. As we grow older, we appreciate the value of good health and the importance of taking care of our bodies and minds.
Supportive Relationships
As children, we may have taken our friends and family for granted and may have assumed that they will always be around. As we grow up and experience changes in family and friend dynamics, we appreciate the value of supportive relationships and the impact they can have on our lives.
Independence
Most children rely on their parents or others for support and guidance. As we grow older, we appreciate the value of independence and the freedom to make our own choices and decisions.
Life Experiences
Many children do not fully appreciate the value of life experiences, such as travel, trying new things, or stepping out of our comfort zones. But as we grow older, we understand the importance of these experiences in shaping who we are and broadening our perspectives.
Self-Care
As children, we may have neglected self-care or even viewed it as a chore. As we grow older and wrinkles start to show, we start paying more attention to our bodies and now understand the importance of taking care of ourselves, both physically and mentally, as well as the impact it can have on our overall well-being.
HUSBAND THINKS WIFE NEEDS TO DO MORE AROUND THE HOUSE
One man took to Reddit to complain about the split of chores around the house after having a baby. The original poster (OP) shares his frustration online.
The OP and his wife are in their mid 30’s. Before having a baby, they used to split the tasks around the house. According to him, “We both vacuumed and cleaned the bathrooms, if one cooked then the other one does the dishes. We also have dogs and we would both walk them in the morning and at night.”
HUSBAND THINKS WIFE NEEDS TO DO MORE AROUND THE HOUSE
MILLENNIALS ARE ANNOYED THAT BOOMERS KEEP RECOMMENDING RICE CEREAL FOR THEIR BABIES
A woman hows her annoyance at people’s recommendation to feed rice cereal to babies. Further along in the thread, users agree that this is a piece of advice most commonly given by Boomers. As more and more Millennials reach child-rearing age, they take to Reddit to rant about advice that many of their parents give them. Have you heard this advice before? If so, who gave you the advice? Was it a Boomer?
MILLENNIALS ARE ANNOYED THAT BOOMERS KEEP RECOMMENDING RICE CEREAL FOR THEIR BABIES
PREGNANT WOMAN ENRAGED BY WHAT HER PHOTOGRAPHER DID – WHAT IS PROPER PHOTOGRAPHER ETIQUETTE?
A soon-to-be mother expressed her anxiety about a maternity photoshoot that had been conducted. “I wanted to do them earlier but scheduling was difficult,” she said, referring to the difficulties in finding a suitable time for the photoshoot. But her feelings of apprehension soon reached a fever pitch when she received a flurry of Facebook notifications.
PREGNANT WOMAN ENRAGED BY WHAT HER PHOTOGRAPHER DID – WHAT IS PROPER PHOTOGRAPHER ETIQUETTE?
A MAN RUBS A WOMAN’S BELLY AFTER SHE RUBBED HIS PREGNANT WIFE’S BELLY AND THE INTERNET THOUGHT IT WAS HILARIOUS
A recent incident at a group luncheon tested the boundaries of personal space, as one woman reached out and rubbed a pregnant woman’s belly, only to have it returned in kind by her husband. As the couple entered the house, the ladies in the kitchen began to comment on the expecting mother’s belly. “Ooo look who’s showinggggg,” one of them said, before taking it upon herself to rub the woman’s belly without her consent.
HER COWORKERS WITHOUT CHILDREN OF THEIR OWN ASK HER TO WEAN HER BABY
One woman is confused as to why people feel the need to comment on her decision to continue to breastfeed her 11 month old baby. In an age where opinions on parenting can be a contentious issue, one mom has found herself under pressure from her non-parent colleagues to end breastfeeding her 11-month-old. In an attempt to explain why she feels breastfeeding for two years is beneficial for both mother and child, she faces judgement and intrusive questioning.
HER COWORKERS WITHOUT CHILDREN OF THEIR OWN ASK HER TO WEAN HER BABY
