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There is nothing more comforting than...

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candycanetime · 15/01/2026 10:28

Being at home, all alone, with a wax melt burning and the sound of the washing machine in the background, with a dog snoring at your feet!
What's yours?

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BrownFlower2 · 15/01/2026 10:34

Eating white toast with melted butter on.

candycanetime · 15/01/2026 10:35

Bonus points for the smell of Lenor from the washing on the radiators!

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EmpressaurusKitty · 15/01/2026 10:36

Curling up with a cat.

There is nothing more comforting than...
HeadyLamarr · 15/01/2026 10:37

Really warm socks, a mug that fits into you hand just so, and good book.

ThatWasMyLastFatFreeFrush · 15/01/2026 10:38

In bed after a bath, with clean sheets on, a cup of tea and a book. Lovely.

Starlight1979 · 15/01/2026 11:06

Friday evening. WFH so managed to get house relatively clean in my lunch hour / after work, dogs walked, showered and changed into comfies, DH gets in from work, get the log burner going, dogs on the sofa / in front of the fire, open a bottle of red, takeaway ordered and on the sofa chilling out by 7pm. No plans for the rest of the weekend😍

HornyHornersPinkyWinky · 15/01/2026 11:08

ThatWasMyLastFatFreeFrush · 15/01/2026 10:38

In bed after a bath, with clean sheets on, a cup of tea and a book. Lovely.

Yes, this is lovely - extra cozy if it’s lashing rain outside, and you don’t have to get up early the next morning.

TomatoSandwiches · 15/01/2026 11:11

Having a midday nap under a heated blanket and the cats curled up either side.

JacknDiane · 15/01/2026 11:12

On your day off, making tea and toast and taking it back to a cozy bed.

NewYearNewMee · 15/01/2026 11:13

Snuggled on my sofa, cats snoozing too, with a cup of tea + sweet treat and a good book with some music on in the background. +10 comfort points if it’s bad weather outside too!

AbovetheVaultedSky · 15/01/2026 11:14

Going out to a congenial pub to see a gang of good friends, in the sure knowledge that you will have an excellent time and laugh a lot.

Ohthatsabitshit · 15/01/2026 11:15

Two moments, looking out the window sitting up in bed after dh goes to work and before I start the day, and in the sitting room with dh listening to my children laughing together over the washing up in the evening. It’s rare really as we are busy but magical when it happens.

Limth · 15/01/2026 11:17

Friday night, about 7:45pm
On the sofa
Wearing clean PJs and an oodie
Drinking a well-made cup of tea
Full up from a delicious meal
Tired from an exercise class
House heated to about 20C
Reading a brilliant book
Dog curled up next to me snoring
Pokemon game music in the background
House is clean
Weekend is stretching out ahead of me

Absolute bliss....

December2025 · 15/01/2026 11:22

For me it's my dog a cup of chocolatey coffee in the mug my best friend brought me blankets and candles im in recovery at the moment and doing plenty of it.
Add my little girl in on a Saturday laughing with her daddy my DH and my heart is full

frozendaisy · 15/01/2026 11:28

End of day foot massage from H
socks off day done

SilverPink · 15/01/2026 11:36

Curled up on the sofa, blanket, good book, coffee, scented candles and a cat or two.

mondaytosunday · 15/01/2026 11:40

Fire on, good tv show, piping hot cup of tea (or wine), and something yummy to eat that is simultaneously delicious, nutritious and within my calorie allowance (so no guilt)! Also this is after checking in with my kids that all is well. Even better if it’s stormy outside and my cats are curled up next to me.

wishingonastar101 · 15/01/2026 11:46

My girls getting into my bed on a weekend morning when we don't have clubs....

candycanetime · 15/01/2026 11:56

We were only saying this week we miss our 2 climbing into our bed in the morning. They're too big now to want to get in and watch Bluey with us!!!

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sprigatito · 15/01/2026 11:58

Coming in from a rainy, windy walk, putting my huge spotty blanket on and watching Miss Marple with a big bowl of homemade soup.

Migrainedays · 15/01/2026 12:06

Going to bed and waking up in a clean quiet home, knowing im still single.

explanationplease · 15/01/2026 12:26

Reading in bed, with a hot drink.

HelpMeGetThrough · 15/01/2026 12:31

wax melt burning, washing machine going, I have that going now. I don’t have a dog, so no snoring, but I did let out a very pleasing fart.

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