What’s something you thought was “peak adulting” but turned out kinda disappointing?

You know those things that just scream “I have my life together”? Then you finally do them, and it’s like… oh. that’s it?

For me, it was getting a nice coffee machine. I thought it’d be my perfect morning ritual—grinding beans, frothing milk, starting the day just right. But some mornings, I still grab overpriced coffee because the effort just isn’t worth it.

Another one? Budgeting. I thought tracking every expense, color-coding everything, and balancing it all perfectly would make me feel in control. Instead, it just stressed me out. Every little mismatch felt like a failure. Now? I just check my balance, make sure I’m not broke, and move on.

What’s yours?