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regaining trust?
do you think its possible to regain trust after its been blown apart? OH other month admitted to getting close to a girl at his work - sending her texts saying he loves her and they eventually had her kiss (shes now denying all of this and claims OH been stalking her but people at his work have confirmed what hes said and…
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Does anyone else have an OH that doesn't contribute much financially?
Hi, Just a quick question. As the title suggests does anyone else have a partner that doesn't contribute much financially? We have a small child and I am a stay at home mum. I am unable to work due to ill health and so recieve incapacity benefit as well as tax credits. My OH is self employed and his wages fluctuate. My…
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Best value for money gift for a newborn - swing, mobile, gym?
I dont have any kids so I dont know which item is the most useful etc. I want to spend about £100-£120, for a present for my new nephew. That can be made up of more than one item. Was looking at some of the Fisher Price rainforest item, but not sure which would get the most use? Any suggestions or recommendations? What has…
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Stories at bedtime
Hi I have 2 DDs and oldest (5 in NOvember) loves her bed time stories. But, we read things like the Gruffalo, snail and the whale (stuff we can read in a night). But, at what age do you think I could start reading stories over several nights (Eg Roald Dahl, Jill Murphy)? Thanks in advance NS x
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help with live in mother
I need to off load this! My mother sold her house and moved in with my husband and I and our two kids. We asked for none of the proceeds of her house and she does not contribute to bills. She is very mean with her money. Since moving in with us she has become more and more dependent on us. She is not yet 60 but is morbidly…
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What time should my 14 year old son`s curfew be
My son is 14 year old (15 in November) and wants to stay out later than his present curfew 9pm during the school holidays. He wants it to be 10pm do MSEs think this ok? not sure what to do at the moment so any comments welcome. He sometimes gets into trouble at school but he is ok when he goes out.
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I am at the end of my tether
Our 21 year old son had his mobile phone stolen and lied to us about what happened. He didn't report it missing for 2 weeks and we are landed with a high mobile bill. We have 4 months on our contract in our name, as he was living at home, he was keeping to his allowance. We are upset enough at having to pay this bill but…
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No flowers allowed at Hospital - alternatives?
I've just found out that a relative is terminally ill in hospital and only has days to live. I'm going to see her tomorrow but have just checked on the hospital website and they don't allow flowers. I'd like to take her something but not sure what would be appropriate, apparently she is quite drugged up so may not be too…
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Challenging A Will
Dad had always said (since I was 7 years old (I'm 54 now)) that eventually I would have the (his) house. After he re-married he made himself and my step-mother joint owners. His will made no provision for dispersal (?) of the house after my step-mothers death. Since his passing, my step-mother will have nothing to do with…
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Recommend me: Nursing/ Feeding Glider chairs
Budget of £150 which one i.e: http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?N=165&catalogId=10751&categoryId=14692&dm=filter&fcd=set&langId=-1&pageView=&storeId=10001&Ns=Price%7C0&x=45&y=3
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Want to help mum - anyone else in this situation?
My mum is past retirement age and widowed. She works part-time also (4 days on, 4 days off) and it makes her quite tired sometimes. She likes the work but it can be quite demanding (she is on her feet a lot) and I think that she would like to give it up. But she says that she can't afford to. She lives in Ireland, where…
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Nappies
Any advice on the best value for disposable nappies.I need lots on a regular supply Ta
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Honeymoon + a 18month old??
We are planning our honeymoon for next year but will be taking along our baby (who will be 18month) just looking for ideas which will make it special enough for a honeymoon but not TOO expensive?:confused: Any ideas?? - must have is hot weather! lol
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Reflexology/Acupuncture to bring on labour?
Has anyone tried reflexology or acupuncture to bring on their labour? If so, did it work and was it worth the money? I had an induction with my dd and really don't want to do that again!
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Asked to repay debt but can't afford to
It's a long story but in brief: Three years ago my grandad died. My parents split their inheritance between me and brother for deposits on house. We also employ mum part time. In the past 8 months, on top of the money from the inheritance, my parents have used my dad's tax free cash from his pension to help my brother…
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Dating again at 40 - help!!
Hi everyone, Okay.I've just been asked out on a date. I'm in a state of quiet panic because it's over 20 years and one long marriage since I was last on the dating scene!! However the thing that's worrying me is who pays for what? I already know him a bit (we're friends who share the same interest) and I know he doesn't…
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Baby Carriers - Baby Bjorn Range, Original, Active, Synergy, Air???
what are the main differences and why the price range? Had a look at Air, a mesh version was light weight in design which seems good. But going by price it seems to be in middle ground. What do the others have which make it more expensive?
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Arguments
If you argue with your partmer what is it usually about ? My list includes ...him not helping with housework, his kids, his ex, him not spending enough time with me ................ The only thing we do not fight about is money lol
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Contact
Well today it finally happened. After 11yrs of being a single parent family DS made the first steps towards contacting his absent father. I'm trying hard to be brave. He asked to see the correspondence that had gone between us so I showed him some, but 10yrs on it reads so differently than it did at the time and those…
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What do you look for in a tradesman?
My husband is in the process of starting self employed as a builder and tiler. I am hoping to get information from people on what makes a tradesman stand out to them? Obviously word of mouth is important and being on time/clean and tidy/high quality work and reasonable prices but is there anything else? I am also helping…
