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Bigoted best friend?
As I'm writing this I am in shock and feel my world has been turned on its head a bit. I'm writing about my VERY best friend. At the weekend we spent a day at the beach with her children. A black family was playing nearby and overheard me ask a question, the young mother was very nice and answered it for me as they were…
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Suggestions please - what makes an Environment event worth attending for you?
I volunteer at a local group, to do with all things green and energy conservation. There are talks and shows every month, lasting a couple of hours, in the evening. I was wondering, as this board is full of people with households to run, needs to be met, etc, if you would attend such an event in a local village hall, if…
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First date in forever - help!
I’m 50, female; was married for 16 years and have been on my own for 12. My children are now pretty independent young adults. I’ve just been asked out on a date for dinner at the weekend and accepted, and I’m terrified. Although I’ve been asked out a couple of times in recent years, this is the first time I’ve had any…
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Moneysaving home birth essentials?!
Apologies if this has been written about before, please feel free to move/merge if so. Hi :wave: just wondered if anyone has had a home birth and what essentials they used and of course in the interests of this site (and my pocket!) if there were ways to reduce the costs (without compromising on safety/hygiene etc) ? I was…
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Can I file a clean break order myself
Just recently I instructed a solicitor to draw up a clean break order and file for my absolute as my wife hadn't done it. To cut a long story short the solicitor went against my instructions and has cost me money I can't afford, now she wants more to file the consent order at the court plus the letters to and from…
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Conservatories........
I know I am possibly asking a "how long is a bit of string" question here, but anyway....... Can anyone give me a ball park figure on cost? I am reluctant to get quotes at the moment, as it is just the beginnings of an idea, and I do not want to be hounded by sales people nor waste their time :D Can anyone recommend any…
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Stories of being absolutely skint!
I mean, scraping the barrel skint. Last Thursday I was expecting a cheque to clear - it hadn't. I'd also had to spend a lot of money on moving house last month. I also didn't get paid at the end of April because of moving jobs and starting after the cut off point. I know it's just one day, but I had no train fare so I had…
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my nearly 3 year old nephew not talking
My nephew who is nearly 3 years old cant talk. He has not started saying any words. unfortunately my cousin seems to be in denial about this and is reluctant to accept that there is a problem. she has only direcrtly spoken about it to one person in the family. any ideas how we can try and help the child. I do not know the…
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Benefits to being married?
Hello everyone, Pretty random question and probably pointless too, but having been married since September 2011, I've wondered if there are any actual financial benefits where being married pays off, as opposed to being simply partners? I swear I heard something a while back where saying that if you were married, you could…
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How to make friends
As question above really, moved to area a few yrs ago and have never made any real 'friends'. :( I have aquaintances but don't see them outside of the work environment (Only 3 staff where i work) I have tried a google search for a friend forum but most of them seem to be dating forums (happily married thankyou) :) :)…
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What to do when someone is terminally ill.
A Brief background. The aunt of my very close friend is terminally ill. I have met this Aunt on many, many occasions, including going away on holiday to Spain for my friend's 40th. The Aunt and I have had many good times and lots of laughs together, and I am very fond of her. We get on extremely well, even though , due to…
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my 12 yo DD- where has my baby gone?
I took my little girl to the doctor today, she was diagnosed with scarlet fever, no big deal, but needed antibiotics, so we stopped at the pharmacy, and when we come out, it hit me that not only had the doctor asked all the questions directly to her, the pharmacist asked her for our address and told her also directly what…
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Divorce Cost
Hello I am in the process of a divorce and have no idea what the cost will be. Everything is very ammicable, she assigned a solicitor who sent me a letter, all signed and sent back, I had another letter saying everything has been applied for and a clean break order put in place. There is no financial claim again her or her…
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Partner wants me to pay all the rent?
My partner and I are talking about getting a place together. I would like to go into it 50/50 but I do earn more than him so would be happy to pay more. BUT, he says he has about £150 ish each payday once he has finished paying a couple of debts, and his spending money to put into a place. I am guessing he wants me to pay…
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My dad's birthday
Hi there, I lurk a lot but I know what a nice community this is so I'd like to ask advice. Unfortunately my dad went into a coma November last year, which we were told that he would never recover due to the type of stroke and excessive bleeding caused. This Saturday is his birthday but also my last exam of my entire…
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These long distance relationships aren't much fun, are they?
More of a mopey whine than anything even remotely productive but my partner was offered a one year work placement towards the end of last year in New Zealand and she jetted off a few weeks ago and to be honest I'm finding it quite difficult. We made all the "talk to you every day" promises that people make but the time…
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Starting to talk about financial settlement
Ok, dh and I have had an initial discussion about finances. Our situation is this: House worth approx £250k, with mortgage o/s £41k. Approx. £41k of savings My pension is worth about £10k. His pension is worth about £45k. He earns £50k, I earn £5500k For various reasons his job is unstable so we both want the main home for…
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With friends like these who needs enemies
Why are some women such witches! A year ago DH and I had what we thought were a nice group of friends. Then a few months ago I got the distinct impression that one of the women had taken a dislike to me, but thought I was just being a bit paranoid as some new people came to the area who were welcomed into the group and she…
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Financial disclosure ahead of an FDR
Hello My daughter was granted a court directions order that asked her ex husband to supply credit card statements from several companies dating back six years. The ones she has received appear to be little more than summaries. They do not have detailed purchases, credits, debits, cash advances and balance transfers. Does…
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Home Emergancy Cover Question - Washing Machine
HI All My wife just rang me at work to say that our washing machine (Hot point - bought in Jan,2011) broke down half way during the wash cycle with the clothes and water still in. Would I be able to call upon my Insurance Home emergancy cover for help? The other option is to call someone to come and fix it but I dont get…
