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What's your guilty pleasure?

33 replies

BigJanette · 24/02/2026 16:38

Mine's TV - Clean It, Fix It.

It's a calmer and less hard-core version of Stacey's Sort Your Life Out plus it's got Asher in it .
I always end up getting dust in my eyes watching it!

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WorstPaceScenario · 24/02/2026 16:49

Using a teaspoon to take half a teaspoon of Nutella and half of crunchy peanut butter then shoving it all in my gob.

Sitting in the car on my driveway scrolling on my phone before I begin the arduous process of going into the house, emptying my bags, and preparing dinner.

Emily In Paris, entirely for the wardrobes.

BrickBiscuit · 24/02/2026 17:12

A rum and coke or a pint of beer with my breakfast (usually my only alcoholic drink all day).

Favouritefruits · 24/02/2026 17:14

Going back to bed after the morning school run!

Bigearringsbigsmile · 24/02/2026 17:15

BrickBiscuit · 24/02/2026 17:12

A rum and coke or a pint of beer with my breakfast (usually my only alcoholic drink all day).

Really?
Why do you want alcohol at breakfast time?

I don't have any guilty pleasures. Why feel guilty about things that bring you joy?

TomatoSandwiches · 24/02/2026 17:15

We have a deep soaking tub so I like to have a hot bath with my milk soak and an early night in clean crisp sheets.

defoneedanamechange · 24/02/2026 17:15

90s boybands

Shufflebumnessie · 24/02/2026 17:20

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (only the BH series, I don't like any of the other variations).
A mid morning can of Coke (original, not diet/zero).
Occasionally buying a reduced price but indulgent dessert from M&S and hiding it away so I don't have to share it, then enjoying it whilst I'm home alone during the day😅

MrsBucketHat · 24/02/2026 17:21

WorstPaceScenario · 24/02/2026 16:49

Using a teaspoon to take half a teaspoon of Nutella and half of crunchy peanut butter then shoving it all in my gob.

Sitting in the car on my driveway scrolling on my phone before I begin the arduous process of going into the house, emptying my bags, and preparing dinner.

Emily In Paris, entirely for the wardrobes.

Upgrade to a dessert spoon if you really want a treat!

loveawineloveacrisp · 24/02/2026 17:22

Designer handbags.

Owlmoonstar · 24/02/2026 17:22

Drinking alcohol on a Saturday night.

StarlightLady · 24/02/2026 17:26

It runs on batteries! 😉

FeelingALittleWoozyHere · 24/02/2026 17:27

Reading a vast quantity of absolute smut 😈😄

Simonjt · 24/02/2026 17:29

Smoking, its the best, I only smoke at the weekend, which is torture.

Morepositivemum · 24/02/2026 17:31

Pjs on, cereal, can of coke and a book in front of the fire!

NewYearNewMee · 24/02/2026 17:32

Sometimes if there’s a good treat in the cupboard and DH is home I’ll sneak an extra bit before offering him some.

I think a cheeky Starbucks too when I have a perfectly good coffee machine at home feels like a guilty treat!

neversaynevereverforever · 24/02/2026 17:35

Cigarette with coffee outside in the morning.

StarlightLady · 24/02/2026 17:43

neversaynevereverforever · 24/02/2026 17:35

Cigarette with coffee outside in the morning.

If you are based in the UK, l’m surprised your cigarette doesn’t get extinguished and your coffee doesn’t get cold from the rainwater. 😀

MamaBobo · 24/02/2026 17:52

Re-reading my favourite Enid Blyton books from my childhood, especially The Five Find-Outers & Dog, The Secret Of stories and Malory Towers. I know they are awful! I don’t feel guilty about reading stuff like Swallows and Amazons…just the sordid Blytons!

Crikeyalmighty · 24/02/2026 17:54

Simonjt · 24/02/2026 17:29

Smoking, its the best, I only smoke at the weekend, which is torture.

Sadly mine too

deepseaargyllfish · 24/02/2026 17:56

Seems to be perfume atm. Not expensive ones. Often little sample 20 or 30ml bottles, or the £19 ones from M+S.

The little dopamine hit as I spray it on seems to lift my spirits.

Allseeingallknowing · 24/02/2026 17:56

Britains got talent, chocolate covered pistachios, sometimes both together!

CatPawprints · 24/02/2026 17:58

At the end of the day, drinking a large glass of red wine in bed whilst scrolling Instagram reels

Hilllbillbilly · 24/02/2026 17:59

Two coffees in bed before I get up.

mondaytosunday · 24/02/2026 17:59

Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Though it’s not called that now it’s moved to Disney Plus, but it is the same exact program!

damsela · 24/02/2026 18:03

Two slices of thick white unhealthy (ha ha) bread, covered in real butter, a few hot sausages, a good dollop of tomato ketchup and mayo, and eating it over the sink. Mmmmm.

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