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Cantstomachanothercheesywotsit · 24/07/2026 18:54

What are you doing this fine Friday night? What general area, life situation, age etc?
Late 40’s here, live abroad, but desperate to return home. Lay on sofa, very hot, listening to my Dd play upstairs with her friend, batting flies off me, night in front of the tele when really should make the effort to go to the beach down the road and make the most of summer.
In a rubbish marriage, challenging child who I adore and trying to keep hope for the future

You?

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AlexC1978 · 24/07/2026 19:16

I'm 48, single and bought a camper van this time last year. I'm currently on the Yorkshire coast between Whitby and Staithes. I'm just contemplating doing some cooking whilst relaxing outside my van with a glass of wine.
Life may not be perfect but it could be worse.

Happyjoe · 24/07/2026 19:15

50's here. Just got back from running errands, then will go find my nervous cat for her evening walk around the streets (yep), before going to water the flowers at the churchyard I volunteer at. It's behind my house so easy to lend a hand with the garden. Hopefully be back by 10pm and my other half will make me a huge mug of tea :-)

AmberUser · 24/07/2026 19:13

Early 30s. Nap trapped on the couch with a velcro baby who can't be put down. Risotto and a nice glass of wine e for dinner.

TheChosenTwo · 24/07/2026 19:11

41, currently lying in bed, dh and ds have gone to get takeaway pizzas for us - I had an operation the other day and just managed a short early evening walk with the boys down to the river and back again, furthest I’ve managed all week!
dds are older, one finished uni and is back home working, the other is at uni and is still there due to their job (flits between there and here though).
life is generally pretty lovely to be fair, can’t complain. Nice house, good flexible jobs, had our kids young and life was a struggle in many ways but it’s all come good for us and I’m very grateful for it all.
No plans to make any drastic changes to our lives except we will move house once ds is driving. We want more outside land and I’d like a driveway big enough for all of our cars.

Evaka · 24/07/2026 19:10

Mid 40s, no kids. Partner is out having a sauna. I'm watching Law and Order in my pants following a busy week. Lovely weekend of outdoors stuff planned.

Sorry to hear things aren't easy OP x

LorenzoCalzone · 24/07/2026 19:10

49 and single with 11yo. Sitting watching TV with no plans at all. Content though!

Redkatagain · 24/07/2026 19:05

Also late 40s
Home alone (yay) DH away
cold drink and pizza on the way
Just deciding what telly to watch

geraniums111 · 24/07/2026 19:05

Early 40s, no children. I'm having a night in after being busy every other night this week - seeing friends, quizzing, seeing my boyfriend, comedy, a nice dinner. I've done some exercise, cleaned the house and will pop down the shops - it's a nice walk - to get dinner. I'll run the hoover round before watching tv - I have a busy fun weekend ahead. Feeling very grateful for a good and happy life at the moment. It hasn't always been so.

Sounds like you should spend your evening making plans to make your life a happy one op. Life's too short. Ditch the marriage and move back home.

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