The cost of being single

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  • coffeehound
    coffeehound Posts: 5,656 Forumite
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    gettingtheresometime wrote: »
    It can be any two adults, not necessarily partners in any shape or form, that regularly travel together.

    I still don't see why they get a discount, though. A single able-bodied person between the ages of 31 and 65 is now the only person who pays full price on the trains
  • trailingspouse
    trailingspouse Posts: 4,035 Forumite
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    coffeehound wrote: »
    I still don't see why they get a discount, though. A single able-bodied person between the ages of 31 and 65 is now the only person who pays full price on the trains


    I hadn't thought of it like that before - but I do believe you're right. Only 7 years to go...
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  • m1kjm
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    My parents' friends had just renewed their car insurance when shortly afterwards the male died suddenly. The widow telephoned the car insurers to notify them and they wanted an extra £200 from her :mad:
  • trailingspouse
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    m1kjm wrote: »
    My parents' friends had just renewed their car insurance when shortly afterwards the male died suddenly. The widow telephoned the car insurers to notify them and they wanted an extra £200 from her :mad:
    That's appalling!!
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  • Marvel1
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    TV licence
    Broadband and Telephone
    TV subscriptions
  • Poor_Single_lady
    Poor_Single_lady Posts: 1,527 Forumite
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    Living on your own IS worth the cost I promise. It is expensive but so liberating!
    2017- 5 credit cards plus loan
    Overdraft And 1 credit card paid off.

    2018 plans - reduce debt
  • Kim_kim
    Kim_kim Posts: 3,726 Forumite
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    Poor_Single_lady wrote: »
    Living on your own IS worth the cost I promise. It is expensive but so liberating!

    Yes I love it!
    The TV remote is mine, the food in the cupboard is my choice, I have want I want for dinner & a bowl of cornflakes instead if I fancy.
    No one to wake me up at the weekend if I want a lie in and lazy day.

    The holiday thing is a right bloody pain! I like beach holidays, ideally large luxury all inclusive hotels on their own beach in a peaceful location - they are all priced for 2.
  • trailingspouse
    trailingspouse Posts: 4,035 Forumite
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    When it comes to things like food and gas/electric/water, the amount I use is up to me and I can cut back if I feel I need to.


    It's the insurance that's bugging me the most. I haven't suddenly become a worse driver!! (And before someone comes on and tries to explain how it works, I know.)
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  • Ilona
    Ilona Posts: 2,449 Forumite
    calleyw wrote: »

    some people prefer to be on there own for what ever reason. Some people need to be on their own as they are too toxic to be in a relationship.
    Yours
    Calley x

    I am one of those people, but I'm not toxic, whatever that means. I chose to stay single. Everything I own has been paid for by me, and I've managed my finances pretty well throughout my life. It's what I'm used to because I don't know any different. I pay whatever the rate is.

    ilona
    I love skip diving.
    :D
  • Dean000000
    Dean000000 Posts: 612 Forumite
    Worried about the cost of being single?

    Wait till you see the cost of being married!
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