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What do you no longer do ?

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FlowersAndFairiesAndPie · 24/06/2024 16:27

I don't listen to boring co workers stories of woe and get involved and make myself counsellor. I make the right noises and move on. Been reeled in with all that crap before.

I work to my wage and don't over exert myself whilst others are sitting round gossiping.

I only partake in 2 way relationships. Anyone wish to share what they no longer do?

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Mabelface · 25/06/2024 07:18

Got more!

I no longer take responsibility for the behaviour of others. That's on them.
Worry about things that aren't in my control
Berate myself for past transgressions as they can't be changed.
Try and fit in. This is me, and if you don't like it, tough.
Keep my hair long because "it's so beautiful, you can't cut it!" Watch me. 😉
Keep quiet if I see something that's not right.
Take on more than is good for me.

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FlowersAndFairiesAndPie · 25/06/2024 07:19

Compash · 25/06/2024 07:12

Feel obliged to help and befriend and 'rescue' that person who everyone else is avoiding like the plague for very good reasons. 99% of the time their helpless exterior hides the fact that they are demanding and engulfing dicks, and they will take you down with them like a drowning person.

After a lot of self-work - and the menopause - I am done wid dat shizzle...

Also the high heels and underwired bra thing.

Yep been there too many times with dickheads like that.

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Lifesucks2024 · 25/06/2024 07:22
  1. Wear heals.
  2. Swim because I'm fat in my costume.
  3. Have fun.
  4. Pander to my friend with anxiety (too many years of it taking a toll on me).
  5. Go away on spontaneous weekends.
Normallynumb · 25/06/2024 15:30

I no longer care what people think of me
It's liberating
I wear shorts ( I have a disability and many surgical scars)
No longer see friends who previously drained the life out of me
I am content with my lot

PassingStranger · 25/06/2024 17:39

Celebrate Christmas.

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FlowersAndFairiesAndPie · 26/06/2024 17:22

I dont think I'm very pleasant.

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WhatsMyEmail · 26/06/2024 19:30

Ironing (unless absolutely necessary)
Doing any life admin for my husband
Stopped putting me last (I now have regular hair cuts, buy nicer quality make up and generally spend a small amount treating myself)

Mairzydotes · 26/06/2024 19:49

I don't blow dry my hair straight anymore. The amount of time I wasted doing that.

Unforgettablefire · 26/06/2024 20:25

@MrsDanversGlidesAgain please tell me you mean it's a good thing.
I'm in the midst of it and it's utterly awful.

PassingStranger · 26/06/2024 21:33

LindorDoubleChoc · 24/06/2024 18:57

I no longer get up at 3am for holiday flights, especially not just for short city breaks. Infact, I no longer go on short city breaks at all - if there's a European city I want to visit I build a 2 week holiday around it.

One of my (I thought) closest friends invited me on a 2 day trip to Malta, in March last year, involving a very early flight from an airport many miles away. I politely declined and she hasn't spoken to me since!

I no longer fret about stuff like the above.

2 day trip hardly worth bothering for 2 days.

Daisy12Maisie · 26/06/2024 22:45

I don't work on my days off any more because I don't get paid for it and why should I.

I help out a friend who needs a lot of help but only when I can. I have put in boundaries and say no when I can't do it.

Tiredbean · 26/06/2024 23:02

I’ve stopped making an effort with my MIL. It’s been liberating and I wish I’d have done it years ago.
We haven’t seen or heard from her for about 6 months now, as she doesn’t visit us or call.

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FlowersAndFairiesAndPie · 27/06/2024 07:17

Also I do nothing for my kids school as I think it's crap. I'll attend concerts etc but I don't donate anything or any of that shit

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