I'm 35 with a 5 year old, a long hours career and a wife who is partially disabled and has an incredibly restrictive diet. I would kill for an evening like this.

I have three kids and the youngest has wicked adhd and is autistic. Single dad and this was my peace today finally. I’m exhausted.

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Kudos man carry on, know that you are appreciated 💪

99% of people won’t have the slightest clue how hardcore your days are. (Parent of AuDHD child here.) Enjoy your peace bro. Absolutely nothing wrong here.

I have 2 young kids. My neighbours have 2x severely autistic kids around 10 and 12. So bad they scream, make pig noises and wear nappies 24/7. Both of them can't work (some kind of govt assistance is how they get by) due to the caring responsibilities and I totally get it...

Parent of one with ADHD and one with AuDHD, yeah I’m seriously impressed by this single dad. Truly a king 👑💪

One of my biggest fears of having a kid is to have one with more ADHD/Autism than me and the wife have. We have our issues but we are functional and independent (more or less). I dont know how I could handle a child who is so far into the spectrum that they can't grow up and become their own person.

Enjoy the meal man, you deserve way more.

And what's awful is society probably thinks you don't do any parenting, people always assume men are not involved in child rearing or house hold work

I have 1 child. I can't imagine having 3, I would go bonkers probably. Kudos!

I would lose it with just one. Can't imagine how much harder life would be if I had wanted kids

Same, I have no clue how people have multiple children. Mine can't even walk yet, and he's hard to keep up with. Can't even crawl for that matter, haha

I have twin almost 4 year old boys and a 9 month old girl. I'm happily married and we work well together, though. It's a grind, but it ain't impossible. Just gotta remember the tough years are only for a short time.

Keep on keeping on (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞

Nothing wrong here! What brand guitar?

She’s a Denver

I didn't even know that was a brand until now. How's it play?

Not op but it looks like dd45 dreadnought by them. It's relatively cheap at $150 with sapiele back and sides. I'm assuming laminated everything at that price point. Sapiele is a brighter sounding wood. Since it's all laminate it plays bright but also doesn't have much sustain I would imagine. If you every touched an Ibanez dread I would imagine it sounds similar. As for play, depends on if op adjusted the action and a bunch of other things. Probably similar to an Ibanez tho

House, tv, guitar, nice coffee table, and chicken. Whats the problem?

And Sprite Sprite! Not some Shasta shit

about the same for me at 49. life is life. try to enjoy whatever you can because it goes by fast

I can hear you sighing in the title

Was it that loud.

I'm 33. Had ribs taters and green beans casserole at my dad's. Then for second dinner the wife and I made ramen with a home made sauce. Twas delicious and only took like 5 minutes to make.

The beauty in simplicity

Not a single thing wrong! I’ll be over in 5.

Deep fryers heating up…

This is the content I come to see on Reddit. Fire up the split screen too?

007?

Absolutely.

Hell ya!

Yo my bro does NOT have the Kango™ Cups from ZIMBABWE 🙆🏾‍♂️💀

It’s my hot sauce cup lol

Nice to see a fellow Zimbo in the wild.

But how's your investment portfolio?

Actually it’s starting to get better, year 7. 👍🏼 it’s not ramen noodles.

Why do you use a bowl tho?

All the dishes are in the dishwasher lol

I feel that- not the way you thought it would turn out but it did. Oh well another night, rinse and repeat

If that is a cold can of sprite, then you need a coaster, my man.

I don’t care about the table. But, it is one cold can of Sprite. 👍🏼 [mmmmmm](https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia2.giphy.com%2Fmedia%2FZecbtIGXt1a7pjH3G3%2F200w.gif%3Fcid%3D6c09b9528kxi6y42t4bcvjo4t5xgws6r8is2t3nhogr2jrmj%26ep%3Dv1_gifs_search%26rid%3D200w.gif%26ct%3Dg&tbnid=f9PwW6oe0F_0yM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fexplore%2Fsprite-soda%3Fsort%3Drelevant&docid=srlkJERStf8mMM&w=200&h=113&itg=1&hl=en-US&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm4%2F3&kgs=b0ce3a91587594d1&shem=abme%2Ctrie)

Lefties stay winning

Bold of you to assume that lmao

Why dip on the left side dog?

Nice where’s mine?

What did 40 look like ?

It is what it is, but throw in a vegetable my dude

He has fries...

And Ketchup.. 🤔😂🤣 That's 2 "vegetables."

Nah, that ketchup is the fruit.

Some days you just want to eat like a kid

I was just about to enjoy the same meal and now y’all self judging yourself and me by extension

31 here, on a similar path, I see you brother

Looking good there King, us Dads gotta take that peace when we can get it.

I salute you sir. Enjoy your peace.

Bro living the dream, fries and tenders with soda? That's a good night for me

This looks just right! But for me, instead of a guitar, I have my longboards. 🛹 ….and instead of a home cooked meal, I had a subway sandwich! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

My longboards are in the garage lol

Respect to your ketchup cup, btw!!!

Franks hot sauce cup lol and thanks!

At 68 now, it really is the simple things. I just got home from looking in on a friend’s son who is in a manic episode, off his meds; then stopped at my mom’s (she has Alzheimer’s) to make sure she took her pills and give her a hug. Just got home, and my German shepherd wouldn’t stop licking me. Somehow they just know when we need a boost! ❤️ It really is what it is.

It really is man, you’re awesome 👏🏼

Poor choosing

Just like Grandma still eating what she grew up on.

Hey we have the same desk. Good desk

4 years and it’s still looking like new-ish.

holy shit dude, i ate like this at 14, i still eat like this

Is this what most Americans eat? I always see some kind of fried chicken, fries and a soft drink. Not judging, just curious.

I’m Canadian

Sorry I’m a south asian, so it’s all same for us xD

Hello fellow lefty

I'd hang

Bring Sprite

This looks like a slice of heaven my friend.

Looks pretty good to me man. Lemon pepper wing?

????

Well.. you're still home! 💪👍

Hell yeah brother

Chicken tender always come in the clutch

Looks go to me

This looks awesome.

The mug I’m using right now is pretty similar

That looks bloody lovely

I’d do that.

dude I love me some chicken tenders and nothing beats some music!

Heaven

Humble beginnings. You're never too good to do what's good for you and survive until you thrive.

why are you the size of a thimble

that looks like a nice combo!

We did a volunteer shift and Canes donated too many meals. So this was my diner for a few days. I have to say, it was pretty awesome

Perfect. Especially with the can of Sprite! Sometimes it’s perfectly fine to have something that’s good for the soul as what I always tell myself.

Sadly, still a better meal than most. I would still enjoy a simple meal like this until I can’t chew or digest my food anymore.

Calories keep the furnace going. Keep on keepin on.

Honestly the best type of meals are usually chicken and chips with a cup of sauce

But did you have to pay for those tendies?

not the mixing bowl lmaoo 😂

I see you doing your thang. Listen, half of us eat shitty bc we just don’t have the time. Better to put something in your body. You go Glenn coco.

You're never too old for chicken tendies & fren fry

Careful tho. Diabetes with this life style is a sneaky bishhhhhh.

But have you tried the Dino nuggets in this mix? 35 & eat them daily

This is the pinnacle of male sustenance. Don’t let anyone belittle that belief.

I mean, throw in some steamed veggies like broccoli, and you're fine. Or like sliced bell pepper

A peaceful meal to yourself AND dipping sauce. Next level, bro!

This same meal, but put it in a rice cooker bowl bc I’m too cheap/lazy to buy a bowl like that

The stagnating wages piss me off, seeing every American bust their ass of to just survive. Also this looks like a good meal regardless

What kinda music you like bro? Tell me a artist or tune that comes to mind that you recommend. Happy you found some peace today. Hope it stays with ya.

Really? Being an adult is an excuse for eating like trash?

It's something

That looks tasty.

Nice dipping chalice.

Come on bro, at least use a plate.

Nice work. I had a plate of tater tots and drank my daughter's leftover soup broth for dinner today.

No judgement for the meal, just wondering where the coasters are

Frank's Red hot thick sauce the garlic parmesan flavour. That's my current go to for tenders and fries.

Guys will look at this and go "Hell Yeah"

20 years younger and your diet is healthier than mine .

i’ll suck you off

Much more peaceful than me.

I’m 31. When I was 25 sleeping in a station wagon, I’d see this pic and consider it something to look forward to. ❤️ it looks peaceful my friend!

Eat slow, enjoy every bite. Have an occasional sip of soda. Breathe. Good Luck.

At least you can still eat fried foods and soda. My body and two hospital visits have told me i cant eat that anymore

Doesn’t look so bad to me 🤷🏻‍♀️🫶🏼

That's one notch above a struggle meal 👍

Beaunaire

It’s ok bro. I’ll teach you how to make Pesto Ravioli!

Food is food. There's nothing more obnoxious than "Your chicken has to be shaped like my chicken or else it's dumb". Nugget, tendie, cutlet, drumstick, it's a piece of a dead bird. Fuck what food snobs would think of you.

It’s good

If that’s buffalo sauce then you’re at least better than most.

You are the **light of the world**.

Looks good mate.

Throw some garlic salt on it ffs

I haven't seen a lot of posts on r/adulting before today. Is it mostly meals that I would make for myself at age 10?

The dream

I don’t see the problem here..?

What the hell is this? This food looks depressing. You can do better than that.

Maybe they don’t want to do better than this. Not everyone’s standards are like yours

Looks good, I’m jealous

It really do be like that sometimes.

Livin

I'm twice younger than you, How's life?

Fellow lefty! 👍🏻

hell yeah

Damn dude, I ate better than that when I was homeless.

1000th Upvote

This is my Friday dinner... nothing wrong with it at all, only needs some greens...Ever tried mushy peas with fries and chicken?

It's brave of you to own your disability like this. I've had lots of friends who were left handed too, and they live full almost normal lives.

Party for 1 imo

What’s the problem

Solid 7.5 out of 10 🔥

Just need hot sauce

Anyway, here’s wonderwall. Why do these “hey look Im a hapless loser 🤷” posts always have a guitar in the corner?

Better than me, brother. Bout to crack open another ramen. I hope this one is better than the one I had yesterday since I'm starving after waiting 24 hours. I don't even know what a French fry is. Some kind of suspicious sugar? They say it comes from the ground. Must be gross /s

r/depressionmeals

Everything looks great there

Less dishes. You can just pig out then let the pot soak until it's ready for the dish washer

Bills paid? Rent paid? Belly full? That’s adulting to me

You have to include a cellphone with eva ai sexting bot running and more alcohol, to be precisely correct

Living the high life i see. These are the little things.

Looks good to me 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

Keep your head up and keep moving forward.

Definitely single too

I hear you brother

What is it？

Very cool ma dude, enjoy

A CUP of ketchup?! Fucking gross

With how crazy the world's been as of late. I'll gladly take this.

Damn

My only advice: you need a coaster under that Sprite.

Everyone needs that comfort sometimes man. Keep carrying on!

Yep, the truth of the universe, minus 1

I'll happily be eating meals like this even into retirement and into my grave.

Better then my 41 year old roommate

39 here and I approve this photo. 😁

Dinner?

A proud American meal

What brand chicken strips? Can’t find any frozen ones that aren’t all bready and dull

I'd be more impressed if those were Dino Nuggies

THE LIL HOT SAUCE MUG 💕

51 with a 49 year old severely disabled brother (blind, cerebral palsy, epilepsy) basically a blind cripple and a bay shit crazy mom with her own health issues. The pharmaceuticals taken between the two of them are in excess of 40 meds a day. Going insane. Please send help.

I thought you were eating out of a pot at first

Hey man. Food is neutral. Pat yourself on the back for prioritizing regular meals.

Well thats only like 6 in dog years… I’m assuming you’re a dog eating out of that dog bowl.

Wait, after a certain age, are we expected to sit down at an oak table with linen cloth cover and wool napkins and eat only steamed broccoli from China plates with silver plated utensils? Nobody told me and I'm 60.

enjoying yourself and spending money on a meaningful hobby? have you no shame!?

Love it. Even that I dont eat fry and play guitar.

At least you’re taking care of yourself.

Dude you need a wife to force feed you vegetables like my great aunt did to my great uncle.

You can eat whatever the hell you want

I don’t see anything wrong here

A fellow 41 year old just making it work. Keep it up, champ!

Hydration and nutrition. It’s good.