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marriage and depression please help
Hi I'm writing this as I feel so hurt and need some advice. I'm 24 and so is my husband we have been together for 5 and a half years and married for five months, we have two children . In october last year my husband was acting very oddly, he suffers with certain anxietys and ocd behaviors but in October he became…
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paying for care
hi i wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction. Elderly parents own their own home, worth approx 125k, plus small amount of savings. Living with them is her sister who is incapable of looking after herself. Needs help with washing, dressing, can only walk a few paces, losing eyesight rapidly amongst other…
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domestic violence
I need help!!my partner and i have split(temporarily i hope)she means the world to me.generally i am quite a calm and collective person but sometimes i let myself down.in november last year we had been out on a sunday afternoon in my local town for few drinks we had a nice time no problem!!!then when it was time to go home…
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Potential Inheritance Issue
Hi I'm not really sure if I should be asking here or not but there doesn't seem to be any relevant forum and this was the closest as it does involve family, that said it is more of an inheritance question. Please move to a more relevant forum if necessary. To try and keep it short, there's 3 of us expecting to receive from…
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What is an appropriate amount to give for a wedding present?
Hey everyone. Going to a wedding on saturday (my oldest friend), and they have requested that rather than people giving them actual gifts, they would rather have money towards the honeymoon. What is an appropriate amount to give? I don't want to look tight but I am on a very low wage. Thanks
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Narcisism!
some of you may remember that thread on narcisism (I Know, I Know - I still cant spell it!), which got moved to the Arms. I complained and I am sure many others did too. Well, we seem to have a result! The latest sticky has informed us that its ok to post on Marraiges and Old style even if its NOT strictly moneysaving!…
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Good Primary School in Dundee
I am moving to Dundee in September to work in ninewells hospital.I have 4 year old son.Looking for good primary school anywhere in Dundee not necassarily near the hospital.Any help from Dundonians appreciated
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Want To Leave Abusive Partner But Worried
I have been with my boyfriend for coming up to 8 years. He is an alcoholic, albeit now dry but still quite emotionally and mentally abusive. I have been quite depressed, I put on a lot of weight through comfort eating (10 stone) and I have huge anxiety issues regarding leaving the house, meeting new people etc. My bf…
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Gym have restarted a standing order
I will try to be clear and brief:) My husband joined a local gym on 4/12/2010. For some reason the standing order would not work for Jan, Feb & March so my husband paid £30 cash for each month, and each time filling out a new standing order form to try and set it up. By 30/3/2011 my husband had decided he wanted to cancel…
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How to help teenage son who doesn't want help?!
Hi all, Son, 16 years old, doesn't care about anything anymore, he dropped out of school a couple of months ago, although thankfully he does have GCSEs through doing them early (years 9 & 10) He was going to go to college but now 'can't be bothered'. He won't get any help for himself and when I suggest things he 'doesn't…
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Should an executor of a will be informed if other family members have gained power of
Attorney? My husband has been an executor of a will made joinly by his late mother and step father.Step siblings have gained power of attorney for their father.Should my husband been informed?
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Suggestions for cheap, healthy, vegetarian pack lunches
Can I have some ideas for cheap, healthy and fairly easy to make pack lunches for a 4 year old please? I am not an earth mother type and will not/cannot spend hours in the kitchen cooking organic meals or anything like that. Also, would prefer vegetarian lunches if possible. Thank you!
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can compulsive liars change?
Does anyone have experience of being in a relationship with a compulsive liar (lies mainly regarding finance, etc). Or of being a compulsive liar? I am talking about someone who lies out of habit more than necessity, and becomes extremely angry and self-righteous if a lie is exposed, to the point there's no point…
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Why isn't life straightforward
Well, my husband left me in February 2010; left me for a girl at work although denied it to the hilt at the time. Left me heartbroken and and DD totally confused what was going on and really showed this in her behaviour which went down hill terribly. Over the past 12 months he asked to come home a total of 3 times; the…
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really really concerned about friend
Any help v appreciated on this one: (i have to be a bit careful what I write on off chance she sees this, so sorry if its a bit sketchy in places.) My friend has been struggling with her mental health since last year, after a series of major problems in her personal life. She has had counseling and is on anti depressants…
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Financial implications of having kids
I have been looking all over the net (including here on MSE) for a beginner's guide to having a baby - the financial side of things, that is, the physical side is well covered :rotfl: Has anyone ever seen such a thing? Maternity / paternity leave and pay, child tax credits, childcare costs, childcare vouchers, what stuff…
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help with divorce
Hi Guys I am currently on income support and going through a divorce, I am going to get a job and will be on tax credits and wondered if it will affect my legal aid? Hope you can help Diane
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Desperate for advice!!!!!!
At the beginning of June 2010 I told my husband that our marriage was over due to his constant and wearing jealousy. He had worn me down in spite of my telling him he was pushing me away.Took my rings off and said I wanted a divorce. At the end of June I started seeing a good friend who lives 100 miles away but he was very…
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Pregnancy and redundancy situation
Hi All - hoping someone can help! We've just found out I'm pregnant - very early days - 4+6 I think but we're over the moon. However - I've got a weird situation at work and not sure whether to tell them. I'll try to keep it brief! I was put 'at risk of redundancy' and my current post was deleted. I applied for another job…
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Exhaustion/Depression? Need a break
I am a single mum to 2 daughters aged 10 and 2. My eldests dad has her every other weekend, my youngests now and again (maybe a few hours once a month, or overnight once a month). I work part time, 24 hours a week, have just finished an Open University course and am hoping to go to university in September to study nursing.…
