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Regret moving!
I'm not after sympathy just someone to listen really. We moved, Son, Husband and I two and a half years ago to rural Wales. Hubby was promised a new job that he was going to love. Lots of fresh air, big garden, decent house. Actually just trying to find reasons why we moved is making me wonder why we did it really! Job…
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splitting money asset after divorce
Hi, I have a simple question. Although there are probably lots of issues to consider. I am currently divorced and have 3 children. All the children with will be living with my ex wife and will be paying for there support. We have just sold the joint property but cant agree on the split of the money from the assets. She is…
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Engagement ring setting only?
Hi all, I'm new here so hope someone can help. My partner recently proposed with a diamond (actually it was a mossanite stone but very big and beautiful.) We're now looking to get it set and after heading to Hatton gardens (we're london based) we were quoted £700 for a platinum ring inc setting our stone. Got to admit that…
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year 8 maths extra help suggestions please
Very long and drawn-out story short - my daughter's maths class in secondary school this year hasn't had a great deal of support from the teaching staff (I've raised this several times and am waiting for a face-to-face meeting with the Head of Maths for the school next week). I'm not a maths whizz, so I'm looking for some…
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Sooo happy - but need your help!?
My lovely parents have come into some money and have given my sister and I £1000 each which they would like us to spend on 'something' preferably a holiday as they know we cannot really afford to go away this year! (or for the last few years!) So here is where you lovely people come in - we have not had a holiday (bar a…
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i think i know the answer....
but need a kick up the jacksy i have become very close to my best friends uncle. we met about a year ago whilst on a night out and talked the night away. we met up a couple more times and then i ran into him on a night out with my friend (about 2 months later). friend and uncle had had a falling out around 5 years before…
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What happen's if they refuse or cant afford to go to court?
Hi all, For a long time now I have been considering asking a court to decide what's best for our daughter and every attempt to resolve the matter in a more civil way has been met with rejection (i.e. mediation.) Although I can't really afford to my self, I am willing to forgo whatever I have to ensure that my daughters…
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What to do - hen do/wedding reception?
Hello, I just wanted some advice. So, last year i had been told to save the date for a hen weekend which will happen in a few months time. I was a bit undecided as to whether to attend or not, as were others, but finally something (just) more affordable has been decided and i agreed to attend. Recently i have received an…
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Flowers to send, a reliable service cheaper than £25?
Hi all, I wonder if any one can 'recommend' from previous good service, a reasonably priced service to deliver flowers. I would like to send my mother flowers for Mothers Day but would like it not to cost more than £25 Can anyone recommend? After valentine and mothers day disaster stories that I have heard of in previous…
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locating family members.
Looking for a lost sister. The person in question is around 26, to 28. To be honest didnt know the person exsisted until it was revealed by another family member. All I know is the persons name and most likely the part of the UK where she lives. Is there anyway I can start to investigate where this person maybe, using…
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help needed about my older son dont know who to ask or what to do?
Hello if I have posted this in the wrong place please advise me otherwise. This is the pickle i'm in my older son who is 20 goes to uni and lives away. He is not in halls of residense any more as he is in his 2nd year. So he lives in a shared flat with other uni students. I'm disabled and live with my 10 year old son all…
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Teenagers money
Hello everyone Some of you may remember my posts under 'what next' with regard to 15 yo granddaughter and her mother's new man. She now seems to have permanently (according to her) moved in with me. However nothing is written in stone, as is usual in these situations. She is still on reasonably good terms with her mother…
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Opinions please - alternative to party bags
Hello lovely people, I'd like your opinion please. I have 10 children attending my 5 year old dd's birthday party. Instead of party bags I have bought books instead. Great deals in The Works. Anyway, I was thinking of writing a ' Thank you for attending my party' message inside each book with my dd's name. How would you…
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Spending Money?
Hi All, My Husband & I share our income. We pay all our bills, have allowances for food / petrol and anything else we know is coming up in the month (family birthdays, haircuts, etc). We are also putting money away to pay off our debts. I'm just wondering what is a reasonable amount of 'spending money' each. I'm thinking…
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New start!
So I have separated from my husband of 7 years and I feel exhilarated, yes he is feeling very hurt the children are a little confused, but time will heal. Have not been happy for about 5 years never thought it would get so far but it has. So my question is who has gone through this? I am feeling very mean for upsetting…
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Is it ok to wear red to a wedding?
I've been invited to a wedding in a couple of weeks. I've been on medication for a while and have gained a couple of cup sizes. As a result, my wardrobe of lovely dresses don't fit me anymore and I've scoured the shops for something nice (found nothing - it's all the same brown lace dress in a cut that doesn't suit me!!) I…
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I'm going insane!
I need some help please. Since I was little I have suffered from mental health issues. These went undiagnosed until about 9 years ago at the age of 35 when I suffered a breakdown. However even then I was just sedated and never spent a stay in hospital. I have been on Anti depressents and OCD medication since but it seems…
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Direct Debit query
I had a membership with a gym a few years back, paid by Direct Debit and then cancelled this (with the gym). I have now recieved a letter from Direct Debit Services stating that my Direct Debit will be increasing. I called them and said I am no longer a member of the gym and cancelled about 2 years ago. They said they…
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someone please tell me I'll get over this - marriage ended
Hi everyone. As some of you might remember from previous posts me and my husband were on the verge of splitting up for last 6 months. We gave it one last shot at working things out, but it wasn't too be. I moved out on Wednesday this week. I'm beyond devastated, and feel like my whole world has collapsed around me.…
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Practical suggestions for getting over an inappropriate crush?
Hi, Long-time MSE’r here but having to post under an alias as, quite frankly, I am ashamed of how I’m feeling right now. What I’m looking for is some advice as to how to make the pain of falling for someone you can’t have go away. In September, I started university as a mature (late 20’s) student. There are quite a few of…
