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Issue with work colleague
Not sure where to post this really - hope you can offer some advice. I had an issue with a work colleague today which resulted in her asking to speak to me away from the team. I was astounded by this since I hadn't done anything wrong - merely asked a question of her that I was asking of everyone in the team (work…
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ex partner and my rights
Hi I'm new to this forum and not even sure I'm in the right place!! My partner and I split a year ago and I am still in the house with our 3 kids. Both names are on the mortgage. We have lots of equity in the house although he pays the "interest only" mortgage as part of the maintenance repayments, I have just found out…
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Elderly parents and mobile phones - getting them to use or at least call
First off, given up trying to get him to use mobile phone I bought him. It just stays in the box and never used. My Dad is 78, and live alone. But, I'm having difficulties trying to explain to him that calling my home phone is not the only option if he needs to get hold of me (especially if I'm not there!). I have a…
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How to understand the grief of death for a 9 year old
We have had some dreadful news today that my son's god father is dying. It is so very sad. He got himself into a bad way these last few years. He was an upstanding member of the public had a very high paid important job, but whose heavy drinking led himself into a dark place estranged from his family, lost his job and…
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What is the importance of father in our family?
As, we know we all called our father the head of the family. But, it' not enough, we need to know what is his important in our family? I ask this question with very good purpose. So, give your views as many you can.
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Groundhog Texts
I hope I'm not going to come over as a compete bee-ach here, I'd like your opinions. I have a friend, we've been very good friends for many years, and I love her and her family to bits. She like me is a working mum - her kids are adults now but still living at home, mine are still teenage and at school. We text on a daily…
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Ideas for a light snack/pre-lunch please!
A friend & her partner are coming to visit this weekend - I haven't seen her for many years but it will just be a quick catchup. They suggested 11.30am & have arranged to meet family later, presumably for lunch. So apart from offering a cup of tea and a biscuit, I'm looking for ideas for nibbles without going over the top.…
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Beware : Amazing Brides in Wakefield and The Wedding Dress Studio in Dewsbury
This was shown on watchdog yesterday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg74/features/rogue-traders-amazing-brides-wedding-dress-studio http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s8vbg
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Silly situation but a little upset about it.
Yesterday I arranged to meet a friend for coffee - there was quite a bit of travelling involved but I had to go anyway as I had a appointment to attend. I suggested a time and she didn't disagree. I had been waiting for my appointment for an hour and texted her saying I didn't think it would be much longer ... she replied…
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Letter of Authority
Hi I have a situation whereby a family member has ongoing issues that need to be addressed and dealt with, but due to a condition of them having stress and anxiety issues they are not particularly able to either state, remember, or take on board proceedings and issues in either a cognisant, logical, or manner that reflects…
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Would you tell?
My OH was out for dinner and drinks last night with a few of her colleagues. She wasn't drinking herself as she had to drive home. One of her male colleagues walked her to her car and then made a pass at her. She politely brushed him off, came home and told me. I have no problem, I trust her so feel like I don't have to…
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Need ideas for rainbows plz!
Hi guys,I need some ideas for rainbows,we want new ideas for the girls promise evening,at the mo the parents just come in and watch the girks and that's it! We have heard from other u it's they do games and have a kind of party. Also we need ideas for when a rainbow leaves for brownies. Thanks!
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Not sure what to do....
Hello I struggle to make friends; it seems to be that I struggle to make conversation beyond the basics i.e what's happening at the moment/people and this seems to lead to a difficulty in building relationships. My main social contact is with people from my current job who this past few months/weeks (no fireworks to…
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A friend staying at our place for 2 weeks
Hi all, one of my good friends came for a visit and staying with us for 2 weeks. I am really happy to see her, and I buy products for her to have dinner and everything. But she also takes products from the fridge and freezer without asking my permission which I feel uncomfortable with. For example I bought a special ice…
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Starting a family
We are currently trying for a family and i am a bit nervous about finances. we bring home just over minimum wage salaries at a gross of about £2000. All of our bills, petrol etc come to about £1300. Based on my £15000 wage and my partners £14500 wage, can anybody give me any ideas about any benefits i might be entitled to?…
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more new born question - moses basket and tommee tippe bottle
hi its me again with more silly questions! 1) our DD is sleeping in a moses basket on a stand. She is premature so quite small for moses basket. do people put things around the baby (leaving some distance of course) so there isnt too much empty space between baby and basket side? 2) she is exclusively fed expressed breast…
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Horrendous supermarket overspend this month... Need HELP to change our habits!
I absolutely need help!!! Quick situational info... Me SAHM, husband works full-time, four children, two at school, one at nursery and one toddler. The short version of the story is... Having done some maths, from May 1st, we have spent... £817 at supermarkets this month :o :o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o The even more shameful thing is…
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To Expat or Not?
I have been offered an expat job in Far East (Singapore) with provision to bring my young son (only me and him). I have already been there many times of business trips and love the place. Tearing me apart on what to decide, welcome any tips or advice from others experiences if possible. (I am taking my son out there this…
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Kept up by someone mowing the lawn between 9:30 and 11pm!!!!
Just need to rant!! :eek: Last night i went to bed at 9:30pm since i had an exam (finals!!) the next day (today). Settled in bed, i heard lawn mowering...ok i thought it will stop in half an hour..... It didnt!!! The damn thing was on till at least 11pm, at times sounding like he was mowing rocks!! Even if you worked…
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Just need to vent
I know there are worse things in life but it really got to me this evening. I have been friends with a small group of 4 individuals since school. We meet up every so often for meals/pub quiz etc and a catch up. It was one of these girls birthday's the other week and for whatever reason i wasn't invited to birthday drinks.…
