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old feelings stirring?
Sorry this is anon, for obvious reasons. My ex boyfriend got married recently someone I was with for a few years and my first love. I ended the relationship after finding out about several incidents involving other women, however we were very young. We were together from teens and moved out for the first time together. I…
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The Dining Room
A previous owner of our house knocked the sitting room and dining room into one lounge/diner. Since the kitchen is big enough to eat in and the garden also, we've not used the dining room part as a dining room. We've re-decorated the front end and we're about to re-decorate the back end in the same colours. We have enough…
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Wills and probate - how long to sort things out after death
One of our relations has passed away, and another member of the family has been made executor. They are now concerned that the probate will take between six months to a year (they have been told this by the solicitors) to sort out. Is this normal, or would this indicate some problem with the will? They are also concerned…
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Not money saving but certainly a bit of harmless fun
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What would you do if you suddenly had a few days to yourself each week?
I am just interested to hear what people would do if they suddenly had extra time to themselves? My situation is that I work part time and have 2 young children. I had told myself that when both children have started full time school then I would try to get another part time job to fill some of my remaining hours or if I…
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Shopping for Christmas already
I have a lot of Dec/Jan birthdays in my family as well as Christmas so I am trying to get ahead of the game while there are still several pay packets to budget over. Am I the only one gift shopping at the moment? I have bought M&S vouchers off Ebay for my mum and MIL (saving £20 off cover price) I have bought a few gift…
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Partner left, TV licence in his name, what do I do?
Hi everyone! I've tried searching the TV Licence website for my answer but I don't know what to do about switching the TV Licence to my name or buying a new one. From the googling I've done, it seems I have to buy a new one for the address in my name only. What happens to the one he has in his name? Will they think he's…
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marriage/financial difficulties
Hi. I would appreciate some advice. My wife and I are having marriage problems and financial difficulties. Joint mortgage. 80k mortgage house worth about 130k. One son aged 16. My wife lost her job in June now unemployed claiming jobseekers. My wife has always been irresponsible with money and I have always taken up the…
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Is this dodgy?
My FIL has recently lost his wife(god bless her)and decided to move into sheltered housing.The family are sorting out all his move,finances and benefits etc.He is 82 years old and likes to go for a pint in his local club and a couple in there in there 50's have latched onto him.They have phoned his daughter saying they are…
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wish i could post anon...
can't tho :(
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legal rights to stay in house with my child as house in ex's name
I have just split from my partner and need all the advice I can get as to my rights. The situation is that I moved in with my partner 7 months ago and we had decided to get a larger house together so put our names down for a new build 9 months ago. I have rented my flat out to tenants, and for convenience at the time my…
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Thinking of fostering
Hi, I have been thinking about fostering for quite some time now, however, I have been on anti depressents for the last year and I'm not sure if this will make me an unsuitable foster parent? Does anyone have any experience of this? I'm hoping to come off the anti depressents soon, and I see my doctor on a regular basis. I…
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Tattoo's.. what do you have and where?
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2 children 2 different personalities...desperately trying to treat equally
I have two gorgeous lovely children who are 5 (boy) and 4(girl). I have noticed over the last year or so that one child is much easier than the other in personality. I have done nothing different and treated both of them equally and shown them both what expectations I have of behaviour and manners etc. I do want to say,…
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Why are men cruel? My experience so far...
OK, so I am back in the market after my divorce and so far the experiences I have had online and face to face have left me sad and disappointed. I'm new to flirting and men language, so I guess it is a discovery journey for me anyway, but this is what has happened, that has made me think, some men can be cruel 1- Online…
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My friends want to throw me a baby shower but...
My friends wants to throw me a baby shower which in itself is a lovely thought but is causing me a bit of .... well stress! I'm due in about 6 weeks and I got an email today from two of my friends saying something along the lines of 'we'd like to throw you a baby shower in September. Please send us a guest list and we'll…
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can an ex wife claim pension after divorce
hi . can anyone tell me if my husbands ex wife of 12 years can now ask about his financial affairs? and mine, she has been re married for about 9yrs.thanks
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Divorce
Need some pointers what to consider when approaching the subject of divorce, a friend been married to 2 years, joint mortgage etc, awaiting sale of the house which could be sometime. I advised my friend to get a solictor ensuring everything is done properly. Thanks, Garcon 6.
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Whsmith, The Sun paper and Lego toys
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on when the next one of these "weeks" is coming up. We practically missed the last one and only got the heads up from a notification in Martin's email. Luckily our WHSmith's had overs and were happy to pass them out to us. Our son is lego obsessed, even now he is half…
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Title change
I got married recently and kept my own name. I thought I wouldn't need to change any documents, however, now I am now wondering as I am no longer a miss, do I need to officially change my title to mrs? Is it enough to change my name to mrs as new things come up, or should I do a blanket change on everything where I may be…
