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Nice People Thread Number 11 - A Treasury of Nice People
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He does something actuarial 'in the city' now, happily married. Not sure how DD feels ( would not ask, she would not tell) but OH and I still miss him (not just for his cake icing skills). For much of the four years we felt we had 'adopted him'.
All advice on this topic (involvement with GF or BFs rather than cake icing) gratefully received. New game to me and I don't know how to play. eg DS2 tells me that GF did amazingly in some exam. I reply that he shouldn't constantly compare scores or he is going to be disappointed, and he should just be pleased for her. Wrong answer. I was meant to be impressed with how well she did in that subject because it is a subject near to my studies. So I should be impressed with how well she is doing? We've never met, she is a uni girlfriend. I suspect that in a years time he will return to London and she will either return to her family up North or remain in uni city.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Currently whizzing through the NP heartland on a pendolino
Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Doozergirl wrote: »Currently whizzing through the NP heartland on a pendolino
I was in Watford earlier. Did you see me wave?Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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All advice on this topic (involvement with GF or BFs rather than cake icing) gratefully received. New game to me and I don't know how to play. eg DS2 tells me that GF did amazingly in some exam. I reply that he shouldn't constantly compare scores or he is going to be disappointed, and he should just be pleased for her. Wrong answer. I was meant to be impressed with how well she did in that subject because it is a subject near to my studies. So I should be impressed with how well she is doing? We've never met, she is a uni girlfriend. I suspect that in a years time he will return to London and she will either return to her family up North or remain in uni city.
Considerable numbers of people do meet future spouses at university.
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lostinrates wrote: »Considerable numbers of people do meet future spouses at university.
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Fair point, but he tells me he won't be following our trend and can't imagine getting married before 30.
That aside, how do I behave now eg should I ask after her when I speak to him?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
vivatifosi wrote: »I was in Watford earlier. Did you see me wave?
I nearly went to Watford this afternoon but then CBA.
I'm looking for light shades that are in stock, cheap and transportable but not made of paper. Tried Argos and Dunelm. Any other ideas?I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Fair point, but he tells me he won't be following our trend and can't imagine getting married before 30.
That aside, how do I behave now eg should I ask after her when I speak to him?
I would. She's important to your son, so .... Yes.
They probably won't get married, but ......they might. Its their decision. Personally, I'd be treating the relationship with respect, because who knows which relationship with last and which will not? I'd treat them all like keepers tbh.
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lostinrates wrote: »I would. She's important to your son, so .... Yes.
They probably won't get married, but ......they might. Its their decision. Personally, I'd be treating the relationship with respect, because who knows which relationship with last and which will not? I'd treat them all like keepers tbh.
( especially the ones you dislike)
I don't dislike, in fact I don't know her at all. Never met her. I've seen one picture and she looks nice. I know he seems more relaxed now they are an item. I know is that she is on his course and seriously clever. Just wondered if it was a bit overly keen of me to ask how she was doing when i speak to him.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
I don't dislike, in fact I don't know her at all. Never met her. I've seen one picture and she looks nice. I know he seems more relaxed now they are an item. I know is that she is on his course and seriously clever. Just wondered if it was a bit overly keen of me to ask how she was doing when i speak to him.
I'd ask.
I'd also say ...'.I'd love to meet her, I love how relaxed and happy you sound since you have met her. Would it be possible to meet?'
I'd probably also say 'you know son, its all new to me, how to get this right and I don't know whether I should ask after her or if it puts too much pressure on you......so, if I get it wrong sometime forgive me and know I'm trying!' 0
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