Let’s be real. In life, we all reach a point when we begin to recognize our parents’ traits in ourselves – this can be both funny & shocking. As you watch yourself become fascinated with DIY projects or lawn maintenance, you will realize you’re doing things you once promised yourself you wouldn’t. You’re not alone if you find yourself saying things like “I’m not paying for that!” or arranging your Tupperware with expert precision. Here are 10 funny signs that show you’re slowly turning into your parents over time!
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You Get Excited About Home Improvement Projects
Remember how your parents would spend entire hours at Home Depot discussing paint colors and exploring new tools? Suddenly, you’ve start scrolling through DIY blogs and daydreaming about your upcoming home improvement project. You might be planning a garden or tackling garage organization – but you find yourself wanting to embrace your inner handyman (or handywoman).
You Can’t Stop Talking About the Weather
You no longer consider weather discussions as just another topic for small talk with relatives – you find yourself enthusiastically looking at weather forecasts now. “Did you hear it’s going to be sunny this weekend? Perfect for grilling!” You’re also catching yourself saying things like, “Back in my day, we had real snowstorms!”
You Have Strong Opinions About Lawn Care
You used to find lawn care boring – funnily enough, you now have definite opinions about the ideal grass height and the best fertilizer. You may even start judging your neighbors because their lawns are not properly maintained. Who would have thought mowing grass could turn into such a heated discussion?
You Have a Collection of Tupperware
Your parents’ Tupperware collection used to make you roll your eyes until you ended up having your own collection that could compete with a kitchen store. You’re always on the search for the ideal storage container and it bothers you when you can’t find its matching lid. Your kitchen is now a Tupperware paradise!
You Find Yourself Saying, “I’m Not Paying for That!”
When did you turn into someone who gets angry about expensive stuff? The moment you see a fancy coffee or an expensive dinner you find yourself thinking, “I’m not paying for that!” All of a sudden you find yourself obsessively searching for bargains just as your parents did.
You Start Collecting Random Items for “Just in Case”
You once mocked your parents for hoarding random things “just in case” – but now you find yourself collecting things for emergencies too! Your drawer holds old batteries and mismatched screws along with that one item you believe will eventually prove useful. You have become a mini version of your parents’ “just in case” mindset!
You Have Strong Feelings About Your Favorite Shows
You become overly emotional about your favorite TV series – they no longer feel the same as before. When a beloved sitcom fades from its glory days or a new show fails to reach classic heights you defend your favorite shows just as your parents defended theirs
You’re Obsessed with Organizing and Decluttering
Marie Kondo would be proud! You’ve mastered the art of decluttering and now spend most of your time organizing various aspects of your life. Your newfound passion for minimalism leads you to enthusiastically share decluttering tips for creating more open spaces. “You don’t need all that stuff!” You say to your friends and realize you’re talking just like your parents.
You Can’t Resist Sharing “Wisdom”
You’ve begun offering unwanted advice covering topics from romantic relationships to kitchen tips which leads your friends to roll their eyes. You’ve begun dispensing parental guidance through comments like “Back in my day we didn’t have smartphones…” even though no one asked for your advice.
You Love a Good Family Gathering
Family gatherings used to make you groan, but now you have taken charge of organizing them. You get into the rhythm of organizing dinners and reunions along with game nights because you enjoy the thought of uniting everyone. Who would have guessed family time could turn out to be such entertaining fun?
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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