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feelingfree17 · 03/10/2024 04:56

Sounds a wonderful man OP
Oh, and Spring in NZ
It doesn’t get much better

GingerMaineCoon · 03/10/2024 04:27

DryBiscuit · 03/10/2024 03:56

What odd questions. Why?

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Haha, sorry to alarm you. Because you're right - a lot of people don't have that perspective until they've lived abroad.

Even factoring in mentioning spring etc

DryBiscuit · 03/10/2024 03:56

GingerMaineCoon · 03/10/2024 02:55

Where do you live? Have you ever lived abroad?

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What odd questions. Why?

LostittoBostik · 03/10/2024 03:44

Woollypullover · 02/10/2024 22:10

Spring has not sprung.

Depends where the OP lives doesn't it?

GingerMaineCoon · 03/10/2024 02:55

DryBiscuit · 03/10/2024 02:41

Do people think EVERYONE lives in the UK?

She posted about the sun at night, and Spring

Its not difficult to realise she isnt in the UK !

Where do you live? Have you ever lived abroad?

DryBiscuit · 03/10/2024 02:41

Do people think EVERYONE lives in the UK?

She posted about the sun at night, and Spring

Its not difficult to realise she isnt in the UK !

PomPomtheGreat · 03/10/2024 02:30

Are we married to the same man, pollyglot?! Possibly not because we're in Australia and a bit younger, but otherwise your post rings a bell. I'm also almost sure I've read that snippet before. Are you possibly on one of the Facebook writing groups like 20 to 50K?

It's also springtime here, and I'm also lounging around in my pyjamas finishing my latest book. Cups of coffee and snacks appear at regular intervals without me even asking for them. Like yours, my husband is my greatest cheerleader and has always encouraged me to take the leap and switch my career to writing.

He's always been great at cooking, cleaning, and childcare. And he's never once raised his voice to me in almost forty years of marriage. Plus, despite working very long hours, he insists on helping by editing and proofreading all my books because of his background in linguistics.

When my first book came out, he had the cover printed on a mug. He took me out for coffee on publication day and secretly asked the barista to use that mug for my hot chocolate. I'll never forget it arriving at the table and the server grinning at me.

Maybe there's just something about British men who end up living in the Antipodes?

GingerMaineCoon · 03/10/2024 02:14

DonnaBanana · 02/10/2024 22:35

It’s very nice. It’s a lot easier for older men to be romantic once they give up their youthful male ego and realise they haven’t got a chance to get anyone else anymore so will be nicer to you

My husband and I are both in our 30's
I've recently had a baby by c-section and daughter was colic, so he did most of the carrying to calm her duty (he took 3 months paternity) which has surprisingly resulted in some impressive muscles (men just grow muscle so easily!).

He could very easily trade up for a better woman than me right now (not putting myself down, just reality) but he's come home early twice this week and been a real sweetheart.

Point is - a nice man is nice at all ages, and a worm of a man will usually be a worm at all ages, although you're not wrong, some men do exactly as you say.

Your post is a little bitter, it doesn't have a place on this rare-for-mumsnet, positive thread

cassiefromlondon · 03/10/2024 01:39

❤️

ScottBakula · 03/10/2024 01:38

Hi @pollyglot , I am glad you are coming over ,
$38 yikes ! You would bankrupt yourself if you posted anymore .
If I can get up to Oakwell Hall I will buy them but until them keep writing so can buy more 😀.🖋

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pollyglot · 03/10/2024 01:18

Scotty!! I'm definitely coming over next year and will bring them with me. Oakwell Hall will be selling them too...(I sent one copy to an elderly cousin in Devon, and the postage cost $38!!!) I'll catch you in the UK! xx Take care!

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ScottBakula · 03/10/2024 01:04

DonnaBanana · 02/10/2024 22:35

It’s very nice. It’s a lot easier for older men to be romantic once they give up their youthful male ego and realise they haven’t got a chance to get anyone else anymore so will be nicer to you

Well ain't you just the best pessimist!

@pollyglot 👋 hello 🙂.

I am so glad he is still been supportive and can see what a wonderful loving and intelligent lady you are.

I am glad the writing is still going well , I can't wait to read your 1st book in full. ( and then the rest of course)

4405cd · 03/10/2024 00:29

pollyglot · 02/10/2024 23:45

4405cd · Today 23:36

I am 60 and want your life . I have friend who is avoiding coming back to NZ ,lives in Cambridge…rubbish marriage I think !

Perhaps I should have mentioned that he is an Englishman. My absolutely best holiday souvenir. Cambridge Waikato or Cambridge Cambs?

Waikato I think . Absolutely wonderful that you have such a great husband,love to you both.X

SwordToFlamethrower · 03/10/2024 00:24

I'm so happy for you 💓 thank you for sharing!

Apotofgold · 03/10/2024 00:23

pollyglot · 02/10/2024 22:08

I'm sitting here in my well-worn and unglamorous pyjamas, laptop on my knee, working on my latest book. The sun is streaming in through the French windows, and spring has indeed sprung.
DH comes in with a coffee for me, and says..."You look so beautiful sitting there in the sun. I'm so proud of you, and the luckiest man alive."

Readers, I'm going on 75, and he is 76. I have glasses, wrinkles and gardening hands, carrying a little more avoirdupois than recommended. Beautiful I am not. Is he lovely, or what?

love this! 🥹

Sunshineandrainbows23 · 03/10/2024 00:12

VimesandhisCardboardBoots · 02/10/2024 23:07

Beautiful I am not

Bollocks to that. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. He has beheld you, and found you full of beauty. Therefore you are beautiful.

Absolutely!!!

Bear65 · 03/10/2024 00:11

pollyglot · 02/10/2024 23:30

Msmbc · Today 23:20

That you met him just before 50 is the best thing about this, it gives me hope i can still find my person! (currently 43)

Oh, believe me, Msmbc, keep the faith. It is worth the wait! 50-ish is a great time, your best decade, in every way.

And me three, 37 newly divorced and feeling totally lost. This post has given me hope. Thank you

KimberleyClark · 03/10/2024 00:08

Lovely. Mine is also lovely. Has just brought me a glass of fresh water for my bedside table as he does every night.

Sunshineandrainbows23 · 03/10/2024 00:07

I love this! Really cheered me up tonight! You both sound lovely ❤

Motnight · 03/10/2024 00:01

You are my relationship goal, Op 🤩

GingerMaineCoon · 02/10/2024 23:55

Nice post 🙂

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pollyglot · 02/10/2024 23:45

4405cd · Today 23:36

I am 60 and want your life . I have friend who is avoiding coming back to NZ ,lives in Cambridge…rubbish marriage I think !

Perhaps I should have mentioned that he is an Englishman. My absolutely best holiday souvenir. Cambridge Waikato or Cambridge Cambs?

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LBFseBrom · 02/10/2024 23:43

pollyglot · 02/10/2024 22:08

I'm sitting here in my well-worn and unglamorous pyjamas, laptop on my knee, working on my latest book. The sun is streaming in through the French windows, and spring has indeed sprung.
DH comes in with a coffee for me, and says..."You look so beautiful sitting there in the sun. I'm so proud of you, and the luckiest man alive."

Readers, I'm going on 75, and he is 76. I have glasses, wrinkles and gardening hands, carrying a little more avoirdupois than recommended. Beautiful I am not. Is he lovely, or what?

Yes he is lovely and so are you, a lovely couple. It's heartwarming to read. You're very fortunate, not everyone makes it. Long may it continue.

LikeWhoUsesTypewritersAnyway · 02/10/2024 23:41

outdamnedspots · 02/10/2024 22:49

What a shitty response. You really didn't have to say that.

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It's pretty much true though, in many cases! 😂

Proudestmumofone1 · 02/10/2024 23:38

This has made my day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️