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If you woke up tomorrow and your DP was a celebrity...

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Wambamcam · 31/07/2023 19:12

what would life be like now? You can either base it on real DP or fantasise about suddenly waking up married to Idris Elba 😄

For me DH would have made millions either writing some best selling computer program or a famous book, as those are his 2 interests and instead of people thinking he's 'a bit weird' and having depression he'd suddenly be seen as 'mysterious' and would be much happier as a recluse (DH would be in his element if he could afford to be an old-timey style recluse).

I'd spend the days indulging my hobbies and doing any interaction on DHs behalf while he's reclusing. I wouldn't swap him for a celeb but can't pretend the money wouldn't help us spend more relaxed time together and I could still watch Tom Hardy on telly!

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MillWood85 · 31/07/2023 19:19

DH is often described as "eccentric" weird so I'd imagine that he'd invented something very clever but useful. And hopefully he'd be round the world showing it off, leaving me at home in utter peace with the dogs.

Ahhh, what a lovely thought.

Wambamcam · 31/07/2023 19:38

MillWood85 · 31/07/2023 19:19

DH is often described as "eccentric" weird so I'd imagine that he'd invented something very clever but useful. And hopefully he'd be round the world showing it off, leaving me at home in utter peace with the dogs.

Ahhh, what a lovely thought.

Peace and dogs.... that sounds perfect

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Theblackdogagain · 31/07/2023 19:42

My DH would be an actor, so far only am dram and extra work but the magic would make him uk famous. I would give up work and coach the kids through their gcses then finally get the charity/community shop set up with his millions funding it. I have the plans just not the cash.

HorribleHisTories15 · 31/07/2023 19:48

DH would be Toto Wolf . Grin

LaMaG · 31/07/2023 19:48

I would absolutely hate to have a famous partner. It used to be bad enough being approached for autographs but these days people just photograph you doing ordinary things or stick their head into your face to do a selfie. And constantly making stupid conversations, I love your work, what inspired you etc. When I see celebrities on TV I always feel a bit sorry for them!

Hummusanddipdip · 31/07/2023 20:05

Dh would have joined one of the top class gaming teams like cloud9 or skgaming or something because someone discovered how brilliant he is at world of warcraft or league of legends.

People would comment on his talent and not his completely introverted personality.

He'd be off travelling to Europe to take part in those competitions and them to America to take part in world's. Ds and I may tag along for some of it, but I enjoy my job and ds starts school in September...

It's either that or he gets discovered as an amazing sessions guitarist and goes off supporting bands 🤷‍♀️

Begonne · 31/07/2023 20:10

I dreamt that dh had, unbeknownst been elected president, and I was absolutely furious.

Can’t think of anything worse than being First Lady and scrutinised for everything I wear and say, and ignored for anything I actually do.

MotherOfVizslas · 31/07/2023 20:18

He'd have to be an ultra private celebrity, because I cannot think of anything worse than living my life under public scrutiny.

But if he was, I reckon he'd be a rock star. He can sing (although he doesn't believe he can), and always rocks it out while he's cooking and thinks I'm not listening❤️.

Suspific · 31/07/2023 20:21

LaMaG · 31/07/2023 19:48

I would absolutely hate to have a famous partner. It used to be bad enough being approached for autographs but these days people just photograph you doing ordinary things or stick their head into your face to do a selfie. And constantly making stupid conversations, I love your work, what inspired you etc. When I see celebrities on TV I always feel a bit sorry for them!

I'm friends with someone 'selfie' famous and they can't really relax when they're out because someone often bothers them or they think (probably rightly) people are looking at them and judging them. It's mildly amusing for me as I see them once a month or so but it must be a real bind for them.

I wouldn't mind me/DH being really successful in our industry so we are known in work circles as being excellent at what we do. But celebrity famous, no thank you!

Ponderingwindow · 31/07/2023 20:26

He would have to be the kind of celebrity that is only famous at places like Comic-Con, not the kind that walks a red carpet or gets stalked by the paparazzi. I don’t think anything else would work for him. I’d enjoy my
vip con passes. Pity he wouldn’t be able to walk the floor with me, but he doesn’t enjoy that anyway.

CalistoNoSolo · 31/07/2023 20:34

I'd leave. I couldn't stand that kind of lifestyle.

Hedonism · 31/07/2023 20:41

I wouldn't like to be famous, or married to someone famous. DS, however, has plans to be an international sportsman so I am going to be a famous person's mum. I am anticipating that he will be the sort of international sportsperson says in interviews how grateful they are to their parents for supporting them and driving them round to practice every weekend, etc etc, and then buys them a house, and everyone goes on about what a lovely young man he is. That's my plan, anyway.

ApolloandDaphne · 31/07/2023 21:03

My DH would be Bill Gates. Geeky, technology guy with no real interest in being rich. We would remain very grounded and we would be well regarded philanthropists.

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LaMaG · 31/07/2023 19:48

I would absolutely hate to have a famous partner. It used to be bad enough being approached for autographs but these days people just photograph you doing ordinary things or stick their head into your face to do a selfie. And constantly making stupid conversations, I love your work, what inspired you etc. When I see celebrities on TV I always feel a bit sorry for them!

As someone who has been there, and they weren’t even household name famous, its shit. Everyone famous also has a small vocal minority in their fan group who think they are in charge of their idols life, what they wear, who they date etc. Its very damaging.

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