Like attempt to fold a fitted bed sheet , these thing seem loose but end up being nearly unsufferable to do .
At one point or another, we have all decided to do something that we thought would be a breeze to do, only to realize it was, well, the total opposite. For example, if you’ve ever agreed to go on a long car trip somewhere, it may seem like a fun and easy way to get there, but once you’ve been sitting in the car for several hoursallyou want to do is get the hell out of your seat and to your destination.
Recently, I came upon aReddit threadin which userResponsible-Moose849was curious about just that when they asked: “What do most people think that is simple to deal with but is actually not?”
1.“Moving to a new place. It sounds exciting, but the logistics, loneliness, and adjustment period can be very challenging.”
2.“Working in retail. Customers seem to think it’s the easiest thing in the world.”
3.“Managing personal finances often seems simple but can be surprisingly complex.”
4.“Navigating adult friendships. You’d think staying in touch would just be a matter of sending a text or two, but finding that balance between connection and respecting each other’s hectic life is practically an art form. And let’s not even get started on the intricacies of group dynamics when everyone’s trying to make it to the same dinner plans after months of ‘we should totally hang out’ texts.”
5.“Honestly, just working 40 hours a week and trying to be fully present for your family. I’m married, and I have no idea how single parents are doing hanging in there. Big props to single parents!”
6.“Getting a new job.”
7.“Half the clients who attempt to hire me as their attorney tell me their case is' a piece of cake' and a ‘slam dunk’ that should be so ‘easy and quick.’ Oh, and they don’t think they should have to pay for my services.”
8.“People assume that forgiving someone is easy, but dealing with the emotional impact and truly letting go of resentment is a complex process.”
9.“Looking after your grandchild for a full day. You love them to death, but you’re a good 25–30 years removed from watching after another human being, and it can wipe you out. It seems easy: Just watch a movie or two and take a nap. Nope. It can be like hanging out with a speed freak with no off button.”
10.“Managing mental health, a lot of people think it’s just about being positive, but it’s way more complex and requires real effort and support.”"
11.“Getting a puppy!”
12.“Pursuing a passion sounds simple, yet balancing it with practical responsibilities, overcoming self-doubt, and maintaining motivation can be very complicated.”
13.“Leaving abusive people. It’s not just getting out a door, it’s far more than that.”
14.“People often think sticking to a diet is simple, but it’s actually really tough.”
15.“Real estate transactions involve so much that can change in an instant, so many documents that require knowing how to navigate and correctly complete, and a lot of unknowns and what-ifs. It’s interesting to watch all these buyers play realtor for the first time.”
16.“Breaking up with people, whether S.O. or friends, is hard, but other people think it’s simple. No.”
17.“A lot of people take their state tests in high school (or middle school) and just think,It’s a bunch of questions, heh. The process to put those questions on a test takes about 30 months (almost two and a half years) and involves hundreds of people. Items are written, then reviewed, edited, art created, reviewed again, reviewed by the state, reviewed by the state committee, edited, field-tested, score confirmed, data reviewed, and THEN it’s ready to be used on a test.”
18.“Canceling a membership or subscription.”
19.“Cutting off toxic people. However, it’s worth the headache for the long-term end result 🫶.”
20.“Apologizing might seem easy, but genuinely recognizing one’s mistakes, feeling remorse, and making amends can be quite difficult.”
21.And lastly, “Keeping plants alive: Water, sunlight, sounds easy, but somehow I ended up with a graveyard of botanic victims.”
You can read the original thread onReddit.
Note : Some responses have been edited for duration and/or clarity .
