Gen Z woman told 'you're wasting your 20s' by not going out — her perfect response garners praise online

Many Americans are swiftly becoming “Homebody,” a person who loves being at home. Data from the American Time Use Survey revealed that American adults have begun spending over one hour and 39 minutes more at home over the last decade, per Sociological Science. So it is not strange that even younger people are enjoying their time in the PJs with their face masks on and snacks in hand. A woman named Nicole Cooper–who goes by @nicoleee.cooper on TikTok–spoke for many when she said she was exhausted with the idea of people telling her to be energetic and outgoing. Being in her 20s, she has many people probing her to go out and party. However, she had an effortlessly brilliant response that is being admired. 

Cooper noted that she’s often told one thing— “You’re wasting your time, you’re in your 20s, you’re not going to get this time back.” Sitting in her home robe with a headband, a messy bun, a makeup-free face and a comfy mug in her hand, Cooper shared a solid response. With no regrets, she revealed her plans, “Last night, the love of my life ordered me my favorite dinner, watched my favorite show with me and we went to bed by 8 pm.” She proudly flaunted that she slept for a “good 11 hours.” Even the morning that followed included her being “surrounded by my cats” and a latte. Taking a short and impressed pause, Cooper noted, “I promise you, if I wanted to be at the club, I would be there.” 

“I promise I’m enjoying myself,” she wrote in the caption. While speaking with Newsweek, 27-year-old Cooper noted that her idea of peace and fun has changed over the years and she is unapologetic about it. "I think people have this idea that if you don't go crazy in your twenties, it's a missed opportunity. I see a lot of content creators saying that your twenties are prime drinking years and people should get blacked out. It's as if the only way to enjoy yourself in your twenties is being in the club,” she remarked. However, she explained that as hard as it seems to believe, having a different perspective from the latter and wanting to stay in doesn’t mean Gen Zs are “missing out.”

"As I become happier with myself and my life, I feel less need to go crazy every weekend. There's definitely a time and place for it, as I love to dance and have a good time, but I enjoy the calm, quiet moments just as much,” Cooper said. She confidently noted that partying is not a bad thing, but having a calmer and soothing idea of fun doesn’t have to seem sad and negative either. "To each their own. There is nothing wrong with having fun in the ways that feel good to you and this is just mine," she mentioned. People agreed with her point of view. @paintedlady_0 said, “Why do ya’ll say I’m missing out? Just because I’m not going to clubs? I promise you I’m not missing out on anything.” @tee_snugglz added, “I come home to dinner with my husband, do hobbies for a while, snuggle the cat and sleep for 11-12 hours. It’s divine!”

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