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Son and his mates
Hi, My son has had a bit of a hard time recently and as Dad I'm worrying about him. Hes 11 and just gone up to senior school. He went up with a friend from juniors but the other lad doesn't seem to want to be with him anymore. He had a prior best friend to that in junior school for about 4 years but they phased out. He…
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recommend a book for christmas eve
I am looking for suggestions for a book to read on Christmas Eve to a nine year old. Something I can read to him (so not a long novel type book, more in the style of the grufflo type books) Any suggestions welcome. Many thanks
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I'm really alone now
I'm about to be quite lonely. I have kept in touch with my ex in part because I thought he'd change his mind and in part because we can go out and see and do things together that I have to plan well in advance with anyone else I know. I've now asked him to leave me alone after finding out something about him that I just…
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Long Relationship + short marriage - why?
If this should be on the Discussion board, them Mods, feel free to move it, but as it's about marriage, I thought this is the right place. I recently got married. Me and the OH have been together nearly 15 years and the only reason we didn't get married before was because we never got around to it! The other day, I was…
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Should all shops be closed on Boxing Day?
Do you work in retail? Are you a shopper who enjoys the Boxing Day sales? On Monday 12 December at 4.30pm, MPs will debate a petition calling for all retail to be closed on boxing day. The petition reads: “Close all retail on boxing day, retail isn't needed on boxing day! Christmas is a family time, the one day is not…
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Collection point for clothes for refugee women & children?
I've been having a mahoosive clear-out of clothes - tops, cardigans, skirts, jumpers etc - and also all the childrens' clothes that have been abandoned at Granny's house - and I would like to donate them somewhere that they can be useful - but I cannot find a collection point near to me (Colchester area). The charities…
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Need URGENT benefit advice after a relationship breakdown
Hi everyone. Unfortunately me and my fiancee's relationship recently broke down after 25 years together. It was the best 25 years ever and we both have no regrets! We have no children. None of us have any savings. We're still absolutely best friends but we both want to move on and we've set a deadline of 4 weeks for her to…
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MSE News: Revealed: GPs charging domestic violence survivors £100+ to sign legal...
People who have suffered domestic violence can be charged more than £100 by their GP for supporting legal aid applications...Read the full story: 'Revealed: GPs charging domestic violence survivors £100+ to sign legal aid forms' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t…
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Finally calming down after years of depression
Ok, so Im 34, 12 years ago a family member was murdered though always had anxiety issues (5 years ago finally after years was diagnosed with mild autism) and before the death I was very child like happy to the point of being hyper a lot but also nervous and anxious (I remember doing things like clapping hands a lot or…
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Should I end it....
Basically to cut a long story short I have been with my partner for a little over a year now and I really don't know what to do. Normally in relationships in the past I've known if it feels right or not, but with him I just can't make up my mind. I met him and we clicked rather quickly, and fell in love. The big problem…
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Things to do when you're laid up?
My work colleague is going in to have some serious surgery on her foot soon. She will have to be immobile for at least three weeks afterwards. This is going to be so difficult for her as she is quite an active person. She's not much of a TV watcher, so I'd like to get her a few bits to help her pass the time. I have got…
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Advice for alcoholic...
Situation: I have 2 brothers-in-law, for anonymity I'll call them A+B. Both are in late 50's and have severe alcohol dependency issues and are living in the family LA home. "A" is in hospital atm, has been for around a month and expects to be there a further month. This brother is somewhat financially independent due to an…
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Should I give my cleaner a Christmas bonus when she is having a long holiday ?
I am disabled and struggle with household chores. Just over a year ago I started having a cleaner come once a week and she has been amazing and made my life so much easier. last year I gave her extra money at Christmas even though she hadn't been coming for long as I was so happy with her help. Cleaner had a two week…
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Getting Married and Keeping a Council House
My father is 82 years old and has recently started to date (yes I know that's old fashioned) someone who is 52. I am pleased for my father that he has managed to find another partner is his life, and that he is not lonely. However his vision of the future doesn't make sense to me, and I want to make sure I am correct. My…
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Disabled Car Scheme
First, some facts.. I am self employed, work from home and my gross earnings are about £25k. I am married with three teenage children who live with us. Including our mortgage, bills etc we have no spare income. After my dad died we moved my Mum in who is 94 into our home. We converted the garage and despite the downs there…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pass on my salary sacrifice savings?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My father-in-law helps out with our child's nursery school fees. However, I've been able to pay for some of them with childcare vouchers obtained through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and reducing the cost. Should I pass on the savings to him? Unfortunately the MSE team…
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Wedding Suit Hire - Nottingham & London -Any suggestions?
Hi all, first post so please go easy. I've got my wedding planned for June 2017 and I wanted to hire morning suits for my groomsmen and fathers of the bride and groom. Issues are that the future in-laws are based in Nottingham and most of my groomsmen are based in London. I've Googled this and the 2 main chains that come…
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Scottish divorce query
Hi 7 years ago my partner and his wife separated. She had and still does suffer from mental health problems. She brought the separation on irreconcilable differences ? The separation went to books of council where all financial matters are sorted first. She kept the council house and he was effectively homeless. We got…
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Paris Metro ticket - possible proof of an affair
Update page 14.......... I could do with a bit of help here. Going back a couple of years, I had reason to believe that my partner was having an affair. He denied it, and I've never found definitive proof, although the old gut feeling was there. The woman I suspected he was having an affair with, put a lot of pictures on a…
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Am I entitled to equity in the house
I am looking for some help. I am in the middle of splitting up with my fiancee. I moved into her home and we have been splitting all bills and mortgage payements over the past 3.5 years and I have done repairs to the house and have also transferred some capital money into our joint account which has been sent from there to…