Are You Left-Handed? You'll Totally Relate to These 17 Struggles

The left-handed life is a rough life. Yes, we only make up 10 percent of the population, but we're still here, so get used to it, righties. And guess what, right-handed rulers of the world? We got struggles. Some serious struggles. If you're left-handed, congratulations on having a higher IQ and more creative mind. However, my condolences to you on basically doing everything else in life. Do you ever face these problems?

01
Scissors are your greatest nemesis.
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Scissors are your greatest nemesis.

Fingers. Don't. Fit.

02
Writing inside a binder is not an option.
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Writing inside a binder is not an option.

The rings are out to get you.

03
Learning how to drive was a NIGHTMARE.
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Learning how to drive was a NIGHTMARE.

Why are all the important functions on the right?!

04
Finding a left-handed desk is nearly impossible.
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Finding a left-handed desk is nearly impossible.

Many times you have suffered through your elbow hanging off the desk.

05
You constantly bump elbows with people.
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You constantly bump elbows with people.

Whether you're at the dinner table or in a lecture hall, the awkward elbow bump is unavoidable.

06
There was never a mitt for you during PE.
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There was never a mitt for you during PE.

Can I just sit this one out?

08
Also ice cream scoopers. Not OK.
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Also ice cream scoopers. Not OK.

I hate you, ice cream scoopers.

09
Learning how to write was the ultimate struggle.
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Learning how to write was the ultimate struggle.

Your parents were concerned . . .

10
High fives always feel really awkward.
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High fives always feel really awkward.

Must refrain from using left hand.

11
Everything you write ends up smudged.
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Everything you write ends up smudged.

So cute.

12
Adjusting your watch while it's on your wrist is not an option.
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Adjusting your watch while it's on your wrist is not an option.

Gotta love it.

13
The sight of a computer mouse makes you quiver.
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The sight of a computer mouse makes you quiver.

With anger. Because it's really hard to use.

14
The great feeling you get when people shoot off the statistic that lefties tend to die younger than right-handed people.
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The great feeling you get when people shoot off the statistic that lefties tend to die younger than right-handed people.

I know, I've heard it before, thanks.

15
Credit card swipers don't care about you.
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Credit card swipers don't care about you.

How rude.

16
So you want to play guitar? HAHA, you wish.
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So you want to play guitar? HAHA, you wish.

Finding a music teacher who teaches left-handed guitar is like finding a needle in a haystack.

17
The side of your hand always gets dirty when you write.
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The side of your hand always gets dirty when you write.

And it's SO ANNOYING.

We feel for you, lefties.
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We feel for you, lefties.