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The MN solutions to all problems

134 replies

Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:46

LTB (obviously)
A spa day
A bubble bath
A glass of fizz
Posh chocs

For children;
Hot chocolate

I can't think of any more but I am sure there are a few!

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DiamandaTheGreat · 19/12/2023 15:47

Have you tried a hot wash and leaving it to dry in direct sunlight?

sprigatito · 19/12/2023 15:47

You forgot "take in ironing" for the short of cash

WallaceinAnderland · 19/12/2023 15:48

Tinkly laugh

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 19/12/2023 15:49

Get him privately assessed for autism/ADHD.

SuperSharpShooter · 19/12/2023 15:49

Learn to drive.

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Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:50

sprigatito · 19/12/2023 15:47

You forgot "take in ironing" for the short of cash

Mildly curious to know if anyone has ever done this? Many people I know cut back hugely on ironing during (and since) Covid. DH irons his work shirts, I hardly iron anything these days!

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Summermeadowflowers · 19/12/2023 15:50

Make him sit in the buggy

Reins

Slings

IveOnlyEverHeardOutwithONHere · 19/12/2023 15:52

Write a list of all the household chores to show him how much you do, then agree on which jobs you’ll do, and which jobs he can take on.

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Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:52

I forgot;

Therapy / counselling / "speaking to someone" - for even the smallest issue
Just move house / downsize - ah yes, this one is so easy
Just change jobs - as above
Get new friends / new partner - as above

Some people make suggestions as though it's a matter of pointing your magic wand at these 'new friends', 'new job' etc and it will appear.

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gamerchick · 19/12/2023 15:52

Get a lodger in.

Always weirds me out that a solution to a hard home life is to introduce a stranger to it.

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Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:55

IveOnlyEverHeardOutwithONHere · 19/12/2023 15:52

Write a list of all the household chores to show him how much you do, then agree on which jobs you’ll do, and which jobs he can take on.

This brings to mind the genius suggestion to "invoice" a tightwad DH/DP for childcare, cleaning, cooking etc which enables him to carry on with his "big job" while the OP tries to survive on Maternity Pay / savings.

If anyone's DH/DP has EVER looked at such an invoice, said "oh my darling, I didn't realise" and pulled out his wallet then I'll eat (all) my Christmas jumpers.

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PuttingDownRoots · 19/12/2023 15:55

Always rear facing car seat. (Yes I acknowledge they are safer for most)

Something the want, need wear and read

GodblessHookyStreet · 19/12/2023 15:55

Co sleep with your child until they are 10

AngelAurora · 19/12/2023 15:56

Spa day tops the list for me 🙄

TrashedSofa · 19/12/2023 15:56

Get your free half hour from a solicitor, you're entitled.

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Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:57

gamerchick · 19/12/2023 15:52

Get a lodger in.

Always weirds me out that a solution to a hard home life is to introduce a stranger to it.

My sister tried this a few times after her divorce, over a period of a few years. Out of maybe 6 or 7 lodgers, 2 of them were fine, the rest ranged from a bit weird to completely bonkers or downright unpleasant.

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Wishimaywishimight · 19/12/2023 15:59

AngelAurora · 19/12/2023 15:56

Spa day tops the list for me 🙄

I just don't get the appeal - I have tried several times but I cannot relax enough to enjoy being mauled by an oily handed stranger while my face is pressed into a hole in a table. I hate the forced small talk or, even worse, the silence while allegedly 'soothing' music plays in the background.

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MaturingCheeseball · 19/12/2023 16:00

Definitely log it with 101.

Esgaroth · 19/12/2023 16:02

Go back in time and don't have children with him. Why would you have children with him? This is your fault.

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 19/12/2023 16:05

Soak it in really hot water then plaster it in magnesium sulphate.

ItAintGonnaGoDownEasyIfItAintCheezy · 19/12/2023 16:07

Go NC.

BethDuttonsTwin · 19/12/2023 16:08

Dog walking for cash shortages.

Dog walking is like any other business, you have to build a client base, which takes months/years. You also have to…know something about dogs and like them! It’s hard work with total responsibility for actual living animals, yet presented as on the same level as ironing a load of shirts!

AmyandPhilipfan · 19/12/2023 16:08

On threads about children's behaviour

Seek an autism/ADHD diagnosis - now yes, I realise that lots of children do have these conditions, but we seem to be moving to a time where children can't display any negative behaviour without being labelled. Sometimes kids are just naughty!

Can you send him/her to boarding school? - I would say it's only the elite few for who this is a financial possibility and as 99% of boarding schools are private I very much doubt a child with poor behaviour would be accepted into one or last there very long.

TallulahBetty · 19/12/2023 16:09

Cancel the cheque

Move closer to a city, but NOT London. In fact, everyone needs to move out of London immediately.
Breastfeed until 15. Oh, you gave up at 6 months? Re-introduce it anyway to your 8 year old

bignockers · 19/12/2023 16:09

Ebf until they're 37