There are many struggles that come with being a girl in her 20’s who tends to be annoyed by everything that happens to her. If you aren’t able to find something that is annoying about a situation, you will over-analyze it until you do find something that bothers you. Here are some situations that absolutely suck when you get annoyed easily:
When you are in the passenger seat
This could be when you are driving with a friend and little things that she does bothers you while driving because it’s not how you do it. The way her blinker sounds is just plain annoying and in about ten seconds you are already over it. This can also go for an event or function that you don’t have control over. Maybe your friend is planning a party; it’s going to start bothering you the way she is planning it because you are not in control. It can be hard to go with the flow of plans and just enjoy the plans that come because you tend to be a planner. You like to have an agenda of what you are going to be doing.
When people are late
Whether it is ten minutes or .5 seconds; you are LATE. More than likely you are highly punctual because other people who are late annoy you. You may even annoy your friends because you are rushing them out the door twenty minutes early just to be sure that you get there on time. Punctuality is important to you because you hate the idea of wasting your time. If you have plans, you stick to them and make sure that they fit into your schedule to avoid bailing because that’s the most frustrating and annoying thing in the world to you.
Hanging out in big groups
Hanging out in big groups may be hard for you because either you will have a great time or you will hate it. More than likely there will be someone there that gets on your nerves and it can be hard to continue the fun once the vibe has changed. Advice? Make sure all your best girlfriends are there; it’s impossible not to have a great time when you are surrounded by your people. You aren’t going to like every person that you meet and that’s okay. Everyone has connections with different types of people and not all personalities are going to mix well together. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time with them. Try your best to have an open mind and go into big group settings with positivity and you would be surprised by the amount of fun you’ll have.
Boys, boys, boys
This is probably the biggest struggle of them all. It can be hard to fall for a boy because you have the ability to find the strangest things about him that annoy you. Finding your “Mr. Perfect” can be hard for you because you aren’t going to like everything about him. (HINT: You are never going to like everything about him, no one is perfect.) A rule that I like to follow is the 80/20 rule. If you like a person 80% of the time, then they’re a keeper. It’s okay to get annoyed with the boy you like every once in awhile because arguments are bound to happen. If you find yourself in an argument, try to remember all the reasons you like him in the first place. If you can’t find that many reasons, then maybe he isn’t the one.
When things are messy
It can be hard for you to function when your room or apartment is messy. You take pride in making sure things are organized and put together because it makes you feel like your life is together. This can make living with roommates very difficult. It’s a NIGHTMARE living in a sorority house. I lived in a sorority house for a year with sixteen girls and that is when I needed to learn to adjust to other people’s living habits. It’s not easy but it’s definitely a good thing to learn how to do. In college you will be living with different people and a lot of times they won’t be as organized as you. Give your roomie a heads-up that you like things clean and be willing to compromise. Everything may not be perfect but as long as your stuff is organized, you’ll be good.
Adjusting to change
Change may be something hard for you. You like things consistent and comfortable. Whether this change is moving, a new job, changing friend groups, or even something as simple as a new hair style; it is hard to adjust. The idea of things changing freaks you out because you are comfortable with where you life is at now. You don’t like the feeling of the unknown but the unknown is inevitable. You like to be in control over everything so not having control over your future is annoying to you.
It’s quite normal to feel overwhelmed and annoyed by certain things in your life, especially in your college years. Remember that everyone is different, and everyone reacts differently to various situations. The best way to keep your cool is to always have enough time to yourself and try your best to not get overwhelmed by situations that you are uncomfortable in. If you know you are walking into a situation that may bother you, it’s best to just avoid it in general. It’s not worth bringing down your mood.