Being an adult is largely about navigating a sea of nonsense, and for parents, that tide rises significantly. On top of the typical stresses—like bills, mortgage payments, and the Monday morning grind—there’s also the stuff we grumble about but do anyway because we love our family. Sure, I’ll sit through endless youth baseball tournaments or binge-watch home renovation shows with my partner, but it can be exhausting. Then there’s that unnecessary clutter that infiltrates our lives, weighing us down like a clogged drain that we keep ignoring.
Enough is enough. One of the greatest perks of adulthood is the ability to say NO to pointless nonsense. We can choose where to invest our energy and who deserves our attention. Here’s my definitive list of things I’m over because I’m simply too old and too busy for this nonsense.
- Insincere Friends
You know that friend whose life seems perpetually perfect and who never complains? If you can’t share the real struggles of parenthood or admit to needing a break, we aren’t going to click. We might exchange pleasantries at the baseball field, but I need authentic connections, not façades. - Passive Aggressiveness and Humblebrags
Honestly, if I had a dollar for every passive-aggressive post I see online, I’d be retired by now. These subtle digs and humblebrags are exhausting. My go-to response? “Bless your heart,” which is basically code for “please be quiet.” - Low-Taste Foods
Life is way too short to eat anything that tastes like disappointment. Give me the good stuff or nothing at all. - Misinformation
I can’t deal with fake news when the real headlines are already grim enough. - Social Media Drama
Can we all agree that those car soapbox rants are just too much? And the ALL CAPS screaming? Enough already! Between my kids yelling at me and the online chaos, I’ve had it. Thanks to the lovely “Unfriend” button, I can now filter out the negativity and the cringe-worthy posts that make me want to gouge my eyes out. - Bigots
This is a clear-cut issue. If you believe you’re superior based on race, gender, or sexual orientation, I don’t have time for your ignorance. Bye! - Judgmental Parents
Judging others in parenting seems to be a sport these days. Enough! We’re all managing, and that’s what matters. I already second-guess myself enough without the added pressure from others. - Toxic Comment Sections
I’m too old and too busy to engage with trolls and misinformed commenters. If you haven’t read the article, don’t weigh in. If you’re just here to spread negativity, kindly move along.
The list of unnecessary stressors is vast, but I’m choosing to let go of the trivialities. Time is fleeting, and with the demands of parenting filling my plate, it’s essential to clear out some of the extra baggage. I won’t apologize for it either—I’m just too old and tired for that.
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In summary, it’s time to focus on what truly matters and let go of the rest.