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A wise man once said to me "You'll understand once you have kids"....
Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.0 -
Understand what?Sunsaru said:A wise man once said to me "You'll understand once you have kids"....
I have a young adult out there making her way in the world. I'd like her to have the best in life, of course i would. But, from my own experiences with sibling, what one would like or prefer, is not necessarily what one can afford. Would i expect her to tie herself to the location i've chosen to live in? Not a snowballs chance in hell. It is her life, her choices, and she absolutely must do what is right for her. What is right for her might well be paying rent. Posters often talk about rent being wasted money, and i do understand that perspective. Maintaining a property is rarely mentioned and for some these costs can make the difference between clinging on, and going over the edge. Judging by TV advertising there are plenty of people who take out short terms loans to finance boiler repairs for example. Each to their own1 -
I was responding to the comment about 'kids being a choice so don't moan'. Life is never as simple as that.tooldle said:
Understand what?Sunsaru said:A wise man once said to me "You'll understand once you have kids"....
I have a young adult out there making her way in the world. I'd like her to have the best in life, of course i would. But, from my own experiences with sibling, what one would like or prefer, is not necessarily what one can afford. Would i expect her to tie herself to the location i've chosen to live in? Not a snowballs chance in hell. It is her life, her choices, and she absolutely must do what is right for her. What is right for her might well be paying rent. Posters often talk about rent being wasted money, and i do understand that perspective. Maintaining a property is rarely mentioned and for some these costs can make the difference between clinging on, and going over the edge. Judging by TV advertising there are plenty of people who take out short terms loans to finance boiler repairs for example. Each to their own
Everything else you've just said I am in full agreement with.Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.1 -
Well we have finally had an offer accepted. Went to sealed bids and a few other offers were on the table.EA is pushing to use their solicitor which I am reluctant to do.But the process is starting! Fingers crossed it’s smoother this time and we manage to get to exchange/complete!4
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