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Following on from the 'did I over react' thread
Out of interest ladies, what would be the 'correct' way to back off from a situation? My time with a contact has run it's course, she/I hasn't done anything wrong as it were, however the little things that annoy me will grow bigger and her situation doesn't appear to be able to change in the near future (which is a worry…
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Did I over-react?
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Online dating site help
Hi I'm an absolute div I joined a free online dating site and had been chatting to a lovely man for a few weeks. Expecting to meet in a couple of weeks but my laptop crashed and burned and needed a complete clear out of everything which was done by a lovely man at the computer shop....HOWEVER....... I cannot remember which…
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What are your thoughts on online dating vs real world dating?
I come in peace! :beer: no more whining from me, just want to hear your opinions. Basically, i just wanted to know what you guys thought of online dating vs real world dating? For a while now i have been sporadically trying out meeting women on the street. I just compliment girls on what they're wearing or how they look,…
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My ex and his wife won't leave me alone - possible blackmail?
Hi all, my ex and I split over four years ago,one child together. We moved out and tried to leave a normal life as possible. It was inevitable that one of us would move on first - it so happened to be me. Since that point,my ex was always ringing and texting and trying to split us up. My ex then met someone and we breathed…
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Why should I have children???
Hi! 27 y/o female here, been in a relationship for 3.5 years with a man who does eventually want kids. I know I never will want them. I have no maternal instinct and feel the world is overpopulated as it is. The way I see it, people seem to be 'breeding' because they still believe that is why they are on this planet for,…
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Man ? suffering economic abuse
I'm posting on behalf of a friend whose father we believe might be a victim of economic abuse from his partner. At a "girls night in" last night my friends and I came to talking about one of our dads and we came to the conclusion that he may be a victim of economic abuse. To summarise as briefly as I can, he's been dating…
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How to diplomatically tell someone to suck it up?
I've got a problem with someone I work with but it's a personal problem hence me posting here. I work in a very inclusive work place, we're a small team but we have people from 4 religions, 5 non-UK countries, some people with mental health problems and a few physically disabled and learning disabled. Recently we recruited…
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Friend's attitude has hurt me
Been friends with her for 4 years. Normally, we go out twice a month, Last time was 3rd week in June. I was on holiday in July then she had builders in. Past 2.5 weeks, I have been trying to phone her but either was engaged - just the once or not in. She has tried to ring me a couple times herself when I'm out. The past…
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Advice for a father to be.
Hello all, First message here. So yeah :D wife is pregnant. World about to change, so any advice? I work full time Wife is currently not employed and not on benefits. What options will this give us for paternity/maternity leave/pay? most information I can find seems directed to working couples thanks in advance for any…
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Grrrr tough day ahead!
After many months of burying my head the day has come for my side of the family to meet up. It is a dysfunctional one at best. Everyone keen to have the greater needs, it is a silent competition to see who has the greatest ailments, the most need for disabled aids. Then a moan about the political system, and then bringing…
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Divorce settlement and adoption
This post on behalf of a friend, advice or knowledge please to pass on. She is mid-divorce and has custody of their only child. She currently lives in the family home which her ex is wishing to sell. Decree absolute not yet done. Her ex has moved into a family with 3 children in it (not his) and his girlfriend is pregnant…
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Can't try again after miscarriage
So, I had a miscarriage last month at 13 weeks. Obvisuly totally torn up about it but we were going to try again straight away. However after calculating our finances we can't seem to afford to try again straight away now. I was working up until april when we moved counties and it took almost three months for me to find a…
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divorce entitlement
Hi, I'm worried about my dad, his wife of 3 years has just asked for a divorce, they have no children together. My dad works long hours and pays all the rent and bills, and his wife cleans the house or visits her grown up children and other family but does not work, they don't spend much time together, which i guess is the…
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I keep thinking it can't get any worse, and then it does...
I've posted on here about the troubles I have with my dd. For the past 2 years I have thought she has a mental health problem. I've been through hell & back with her for years. 3 months ago we took custody of our dgd (she's 14 months now), I was seriously worried about the neglect & emotional abuse she was going through.…
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Large sticker to go on bag?
I wonder if you can help. My DS is going off on a 5 day and night school trip in a few weeks. I have a bag for him to take his belongings in, but there is a slogan on the side that is more suited to girls than boys. I don't want him being ribbed about it, but equally would sooner not have to buy a new bag for a week away…
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gay couple - is this domestic abuse?
my wife and i have been batting this around for the past week but can't seem to agree, so just wanted some input out of interest from some other folk. our best friends are a gay couple, they have been together since 2011 and live together - one is 32 and one is 44. lets call them C and R, respectively. R year old can be…
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How to put my foot down?
I guess I'm looking for some friendly advice and a place to have a vent. It's 3 years today since my step dad past away, none of my friends have sent me a message to see how I am, my boyfriend hasn't remembered :-( My little girl starts school on Monday I asked my oh if he cld come when I took her on Monday, he's just got…
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Holiday Nightmares!
Hey all, I'm very much stressing about this so bear with me, ill try to explain as well as I can. About 6 months ago me,my fiance and my friend and his fiance decided to book a holiday together, we talked money, arranged the hotel we wanted and I booked the holiday as I had a substantial employers discount. I paid for the…
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Child Support Agency and Data Protection...
Just got home to find a letter from the CSA updating me of NRP's latest arrears. All ok, except they have sent me his letter as well. His new address, NI number, all sorts of details. I am *really* concerned they may have sent mine to him (I have moved and made efforts to conceal my exact location) Should I contact them?…
