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Friend has let us down twice now
A few months back, Friend A told me and several other friends to keep today's lunchtime free for her 50th birthday meal. During the past 2-3 weeks, I have asked Friend B don't forget about A's birthday meal and the place where we were going to eat. B spoke to A on Tuesday saying she will be there. Myself, a few other…
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Is my brother being bullied and manipulated?
My brother and his wife have been married for about 9 years, he is 53, she is 55. They live in a large house on the nice side of town, no mortgage. One of her sisters is getting divorced (husband was a bit of a gambler and there is no money and lots of debts). The sister and her husband bought their current home from the…
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What's more important to you?
Getting to work on time or making sure you look good for work? This is for a customer facing role. I just don't understand why my OH (male) will have a shower and straighten his hair to make sure he looks good when he has 20 minutes to get to work (travel time) and he starts doing these things 20 minutes before!!! For the…
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Divorce papers what happens next
My oh and his ex are finally sorting their divorce. He filled in the papers sent them off at start of sept. last week after weeks of chasing (a backlog apparently) the copies arrived to him and his ex. She signed them to agree and posted them back. What happens now?
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Counselling is not doing any good! Not sure what to do.
Hi everyone. I had a thread recently where I was concerned about my hubby's relationship with his boss and recognised I had no self esteem and body image issues. I also mentioned in my thread that I had requested to be referred for counselling and had my consultation in August. Well since then, I have only had 2 sessions…
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Domestic violence next door
Right, I live in a small HA block of flats and maisonettes. I've lived here since Jan. A month and half ago, a new family moved in next door. Since then, I've heard terrible things through the walls. Screaming, pleading, shouting, shouting, banging, etc., the list goes on. The first few times, I thought it was just moving…
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Who do you feel is entitled to a Council House
I am currently at University (first year) and I have a question around entitlement for a Council House. I have of course written with evidence but I was just interested - Who do YOU think should be entitled to a Council house? :)
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Is he being kind or deceitful?
I am a 50 something woman who has been in a relationship with a single man for the last 3years. We don’t live together but spend some weekends together aswe live in different towns. We get along very well in the majority of ways andboth enjoy our enthusiastic love life.And have recently thought about planning a future…
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How romantic is your partner?
Hi all i have been with my boyfriend for 20 months and we love each other to bits:D I am a very romantic person ie I love being cuddled and holding hands etc. My boyfriend on the other hand isn't as forthcoming with the cuddles etc. He says that just because he doesn't cuddle and kiss me all the time doesn't mean that he…
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Choosing a school - seperated parents - help or advice please ?
Hi I am separated from my sons mother. We still get along very well and our son spends 50 percent of the week with myself and 50 percent of week at his mums. He is 3 years old and begins school next September. Now this is our problem......... We want my son to go to a school that's nearer to my home than nearer to his…
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Living with someone with possible OCD
Hi, I am really struggling living with a partner with possible OCD and need some advice. A bit of background, been together for 5yrs with a young child. At first the relationship was fine, no real problems living together just minor niggles but I am finding his 'ocd' way almost impossible to live with now.. I dread him…
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How many partners have you lived with?
Following on from the thread about how quickly couples move in together... Someone on that thread said something about not wanting to move in too quickly because of not liking the idea of having lived with a string of people, if relationships do not last. I am one of the people who moved in with my partner very quickly,…
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Expecting baby - hospital bag for husband
I am planning my hospital bag for giving birth, and would like to pack a surprise hospital bag for my husband as well to make the stay as comfortable as possible for him. So mums and dads, what items were you glad you packed and was there anything you in hindsight wished you had with you to the hospital? Here is the list…
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Advice on DS meeting GF
Afternoon All, Just wanting some other peoples opinions. Been dating someone for a month now, officially bf/gf (sound like a teenager) for 2 weeks, she stays over at mine 5/6 out of 7 nights. I have my son 5 nights a week. At the minute it is working ok as she arrives after he goes to sleep and has to leave for work before…
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Crutches- can you buy them?
My oh is partially disabled and has great problems walking any distance as he has a lot of pain when he puts his left leg to the floor. We plan to take a holiday and are considering a cruise. However his mobility around the ship would be greatly helped if he could get a pair of elbow crutches to use. He is going to speak…
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Necklace with Initial - help!
Hi, I'm getting my wife a necklace with an initial on it as she's previously hinted that she wants one - however i am unsure of whether to get my initial or her's put on it! I initially assumed i would get her my initial but now having second thoughts and don't want to ask her! any ideas???! Cheers
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Dream analysis is back!
After giving proof to the mods that I wasn't charging for dream analysis they have agreed that I can start a new thread. I will reiterate this is all self taught stuff, I am not claiming to be clairvoyant, I'm not going to advise on changing your life etc, its just an explanation of the symbols in your dreams according to…
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Should I ask my friend to remove my pictures
from her FB page? Loverboy and I decided to part ways two weeks ago due to time constraints ect and we're very happy to remain friends, well that was the case before the pictures surfaced. He's just called saying he can't belive that I've moved on and found someone else so quick :eek: I haven't done any such thing. One of…
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Couples moving in together
Was just reading the thread which asks how we met our other halves and I couldn't help but notice the comments about people having only been together 6 or 7 months and moving in with their partners. This seems really fast! How long do you think is right to wait, should there be a set time or do it when you feel it's right?…
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When do you put your Christmas tree up?
Having a debate with my other half about when to put the Christmas tree up I LOVE Christmas so want to do it on 1st December He says not before 12th December as the 1st is too early (what a humbug!) So out of interest if you particpate in Christmas trees and/or decorations when do you put yours up?…
