According to The Atlantic (AND Leandra Medine), 25 is the new 21. Well, having turned 25 today, I can officially say that a) the Atlantic is wrong and b) navigating life in your mid 20s is NOT easy. Before I pretend to have a total identity meltdown, I decided to go through a quick checklist to see if I was actually experiencing a quarter life crisis in NYC. Turns out - I am. If you're in the same boat, don't be alarmed, every mid-twenty-something New Yorker (besides Taylor Swift) is right here with you. Check out our personal guide to find out if you're ALSO experiencing a quarter life crisis in the city.

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