Disclaimer: your eyes will probably roll several times throughout reading this post.
Yes, they’re irrational. Yes, they’re enviable. But dammit, we’re entitled to voice our first world problems.
They’re the legitimate (*cough*), real life (debatable) problems that we face each day. They’re capable of causing us a large amount of stress. And yes, they are extremely trivial when compared to the very real struggles of others in this world.
But dammit, allow us a moment to vent about these pitiful issues that we’re facing today.
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“When my boyfriend buys me a gorgeous bunch of lilies, I can’t help but feel intensely pissed off. It’s obvious why, right? They’ll look nice in a vase for two days before shedding their annoying reddy-brown flower bits everywhere which will take me at least all of 20 seconds to wipe up. Grrrrrr.” – Eddie
“When my frequent flyer status got downgraded from platinum to gold.” – Shannon
“When you realise the show you recorded on Foxtel IQ didn’t record the last and vital 10 minutes because the show ran over time.” – Avi
“I’m constantly tormented about how I had to make a decision on whether or not to live in London or Sydney. In the end I didn’t get sponsored so couldn’t stay in London. #FirstWorldProblem.” – Emily
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I was at the gym a few weeks ago, and part of my routine involves skipping. I couldn't find a skipping rope anywhere, became really frustrated, and got teary eyed.
Having to skip one of my thrice-weekly professional blow-dries. What do you mean, I have to wash and style my own hair! But I will have frizz! And kinks!