To ask what things you never knew u tilypu joined Mumsnet?

KimberleyClark · 2024-11-02T13:22:18+00:00

I’ll start. That having a one syllable first name and surname is an absolute no no.

StarlightLady · 03/11/2024 16:26

tuvamoodyson · 03/11/2024 15:06

…that shaving your legs is the fault of the patriarchy, and that it is very freeing to walk around as if you have two seal cubs clinging on to you.

And choosing to remove your pubic hair, even if you are lesbian is pandering to men and will result in you being put in the stocks.

tuvamoodyson · 03/11/2024 15:06

…that shaving your legs is the fault of the patriarchy, and that it is very freeing to walk around as if you have two seal cubs clinging on to you.

MartinCrieffsLemon · 03/11/2024 15:03

Everyone is in bed and asleep by 10pm and anyone outside after that time is a wrong un

username7891 · 03/11/2024 12:08

CleverShark · 03/11/2024 12:03

Yeah, that's not what it said though.

Comprehension is SO important and you just did exactly what the person was complaining about.

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There are a few of them willfully misinterpreting me and yes, it's very common on here. It's quite funny.

CleverShark · 03/11/2024 12:03

Klippityklopp · 03/11/2024 09:45

@username7891
There you go, a bun fight in an empty room. Because I don't want to traipse up and down the stairs opening the door to chuggers, I'd step over someone shouting for help on the street.

I've just found out today that there are actual adults who will not only not answer their door but would also happily step over someone shouting for help, god help any child who may have a person like this as a role model, imagine thinking acting like that is normal adult behaviour

Yeah, that's not what it said though.

Comprehension is SO important and you just did exactly what the person was complaining about.

username7891 · 03/11/2024 11:54

Klippityklopp · 03/11/2024 09:45

@username7891
There you go, a bun fight in an empty room. Because I don't want to traipse up and down the stairs opening the door to chuggers, I'd step over someone shouting for help on the street.

I've just found out today that there are actual adults who will not only not answer their door but would also happily step over someone shouting for help, god help any child who may have a person like this as a role model, imagine thinking acting like that is normal adult behaviour

Imagine. Won't anyone make stuff up and think about the children!😱

Tittat50 · 03/11/2024 11:53

This thing with answering the door! Both posters are right. 💐

When I'm physically well I'll be all smiles opening the door, helping neighbours and would feel a bit stressed about missing a knock in case it was really important.

When I'm not physically well, all I care about is my safe comfortable space and I feel a bit vulnerable to door knocks if I don't know it's my Amazon delivery! I can go from neighbour of the year to mentally thinking 'get to hell and leave me alone' quite easily.

InconsideratelyThoughtful · 03/11/2024 11:46

RampantIvy · 02/11/2024 16:41

I hope you are in a better place now

I find it really heartening when posters can help women in abusive relationships.

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I am @RampantIvy , thank you. I started putting up barriers to try and prevent his attempts which did make a difference but changed tack and he ramped it up. Thankfully he finally left for the OW (she was part of the reason I think he ramped it up) and as soon as he was out of the door I could start to heal, although that wasn't an easy process. I feel very calm and contented now, thank you

Clarabell77 · 03/11/2024 10:11

Katemax82 · 02/11/2024 13:37

That I'm the world's worst mum because I got my daughters ears pierced at Claire and I should have my kids removed by ss because I teach them to pronounce H as aitch

It is aitch. As explained by Alan Partridge.

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKpxDJ8UqBQ

tuvamoodyson · 03/11/2024 10:05

If your partner has assets, you must marry them, that way you’ll get half if you get divorced.

If you’re the one with the assets, you must not marry them, that way, they won’t get half if you get divorced.

Klippityklopp · 03/11/2024 09:45

@username7891
There you go, a bun fight in an empty room. Because I don't want to traipse up and down the stairs opening the door to chuggers, I'd step over someone shouting for help on the street.

I've just found out today that there are actual adults who will not only not answer their door but would also happily step over someone shouting for help, god help any child who may have a person like this as a role model, imagine thinking acting like that is normal adult behaviour

CleverShark · 03/11/2024 09:21

That some people stand up to wipe their bum.

That some people think it's disgusting not to wash towels after every use.

That some people think the Police 101 line is somewhere to 'log' everyday concerns.

converseandjeans · 03/11/2024 09:13

How many people earn good money or are married to a 'high earner' and have quite a nice life as a result
The number of men who treat their partners badly. Not abuse as such but just generally expect their partner to do everything at home & get annoyed if they're not in the mood for romance.
People get overly offended by minor things
Lots of people get annoyed with teachers for a myriad of reasons & have no understanding of how hard it is to be an amazing teacher 100% of the time

LindorDoubleChoc · 03/11/2024 08:05

That not having a toilet brush is a thing and any bathroom that does have a toilet brush is a germ-ridden cesspit.

StarlightLady · 03/11/2024 08:01

That they had names for girls like me when they were at school.

Itsalwaysfools · 03/11/2024 07:50

Changedforthetoday · 03/11/2024 06:52

As a menopausal woman please tell me if these fanny tablets?

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Vagifem. They help with vaginally atrophy and associated symptoms.

Changedforthetoday · 03/11/2024 06:52

Itsallgoingtopot · 02/11/2024 13:47

About the existence of Fanny tablets (Gina) and Vaginal atrophy!

Life changer. Me and my rekindled bedroom shenanigans will be forever in your debt mumsnet!

As a menopausal woman please tell me if these fanny tablets?

EmpressOfTheThread · 03/11/2024 06:50

Ladyof2024 · 03/11/2024 06:10

I'm on here frequently and I've never once seen an example of this.

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Nor me.

tilypu · 03/11/2024 06:33

That some people passionately hate the word 'gotten' being used, proclaiming it to be an Americanism - when it's use never died out in some areas of the UK and so it's as British a word as 'colour'.

Ladyof2024 · 03/11/2024 06:12

Another thing I learned on here is that an awful lot of people seem to think that a lodger has the right to stay in a property, such as a tenant has.

Ladyof2024 · 03/11/2024 06:10

Bartcla · 02/11/2024 15:14

That so many people are thick enough to let jk Rowling tell them how to think

I'm on here frequently and I've never once seen an example of this.

Ladyof2024 · 03/11/2024 06:04

I did not realise that so many women are being abused in their relationships with men. I don't mean hit but left to do all the housework as well as holding down a full-time job, taking 100% of the responsibility for the children as well as running the house and holding down a full-time job well for example the man will only work and when he comes home expects to do nothing but put his feet out. And then spends all day Saturday playing golf.

Downunderduchess · 03/11/2024 05:28

How many people refuse to name a most likely benign/boring/popular hobby in case it’s too outing. I’m certain in most cases it’s not.

downundergirl · 03/11/2024 05:24

Demonhunter · 02/11/2024 13:42

Also that any bad behaviour must be down to ND, and not the fact that some kids and adults are just arseholes!

100%! 👏

Edingril · 03/11/2024 03:08

There are people who think other people spend their lives worrying/judging/spending ages about them but never admit to doing it themselves, unless it is the neighbours

And how easy people make up conspiracies about others