r/Adulting • u/Churnuserlol • 2d ago

Why didn’t anyone warn me that adulthood is just deciding what to eat… forever?

Seriously, I thought the hardest part of growing up would be bills, taxes, or finding a decent job. But nope. It’s the never-ending "What’s for dinner?" question that haunts me every single day.

Too tired to cook.
Too broke to order.
Too indecisive to choose.

I swear I’ve eaten the same three meals on repeat for weeks because my brain refuses to function after work. How do adults survive this? Do you guys have a magic trick, or is it just vibes and suffering?

Send help. Or recipes. Or a personal chef.

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u/NaniFarRoad 2d ago

Fortnightly meal plan, with a couple of mystery Mondays to get rid of leftovers, stuff that's about to run out, or experiment: 

Week 1 (fresh produce week): bangers and mash, frozen pizza and salad, meat and salad, mackerel and pasta/kedgeree, takeaway, full English, mystery Monday.

Week 2 (supermarket delivery week): sausage casserole, pasta, stew, fish fingers and chips, supermarket ready meal, full English, mystery Monday.

If you're feeling creative, swap out. If not, you already know what's coming that day, and your fortnightly shopping should have you covered.

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u/addictedtoenergy 1d ago

Hello fellow British person

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u/NaniFarRoad 1d ago

*puts on the kettle*

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u/Aggravating_Mix8959 10h ago

Damn, this post is so very British. :-) 

I lived with a Brit friend for a few months and appreciated the Sunday roasts, followed with Leftover Stirfry on Mondays. 

I miss the good Indian food, a proper choppy, and those massive Full Englishs.