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768 replies

Home77 · 03/04/2019 10:14

You have to: Have big house in the country
Work, both of you, all the hours you can to afford this.
Drive everywhere
Get a cleaner

If you have e.g. a flat, in the town, that is not a 'proper home'
If you don't work all the hours you can, you are lazy
Ditto for driving.

OP posts:
Contraceptionismyfriend · 12/04/2019 13:14

@CarmineStarman and God forbid if he's not that bothered about the 'issue' and doesn't immediately put his mother in her place.

What if shock horror! He actually thinks his wife were the issue.

Cornettoninja · 12/04/2019 13:34

You must be an introvert as it's far more interesting than being an extrovert

In fairness I think forums attract introverts more than extroverts. It’s easy social interaction that can be taken at whatever pace you choose.

badlydrawnperson · 12/04/2019 13:54

It's illegal.

(whatever it is)

report it (to someone).

nelsonmuntzslingshot · 12/04/2019 13:58

badlydrawnperson and if it’s not illegal but mildly irritating, make sure you log it with 101 “just in case”.

huntinghighandlow · 12/04/2019 14:24

UHU must be doing a roaring trade as anyone who dares goes against the majority on here is most definitely inhaling it.

Coolcoolcoolcoolcool · 12/04/2019 15:38

I would probably count myself as one actually Cornettoninja, but I can manage to be polite and even pretend to be fun sometimes Grin

Aridane · 12/04/2019 18:27

House insurance. House insurance solves all problems ever. Fact.

Scuffed something. Claim it on your house insurance.

Yes!

Ditto travel insurance!!

QueenOfIce · 12/04/2019 20:30

No matter what the issue you must patronise the op by telling them to 'pick your battles' a phrase only used on MN.

You must be vocal on your empowerment of women until it comes to replying to another forum member then disregard your previous statement and always blame the woman. She's a bad mother/wife/friend etc.

ALongHardWinter · 13/04/2019 18:19

Anything that is irritating or annoying must be 'logged with 101'.

If your DH/DP so much as calls you a mildly offensive name during an argument,then you must absolutely LTB and start divorce proceedings. Actually,you shouldn't even be having an argument in the first place,as 'normal couples' NEVER argue. Hmm

shesgrownhorns · 13/04/2019 18:27

You must appear to be an active social justice warrior.

OldJoseph · 13/04/2019 19:02

You look much younger than you are, you're frequently asked for id when buying alcohol.

ALannisterInDebt · 13/04/2019 19:17

You must go NC with any family member that annoys you....also reply with 'No is a complete sentence' to any favour asked!

TrendyNorthLondonTeen · 13/04/2019 19:48

"You look much younger than you are, you're frequently asked for id when buying alcohol."

But you must be absolutely FURIOUS about this and complain about the injustice to anyone who'll listen.

autumnnightsaredrawingin · 13/04/2019 20:37

You can ‘just move’ house whenever things aren’t working out

Have a spa day when you’re feeling stressed Hmm

Not working = certain doom, working a very hectic busy job = why did you have kids?

Worrying about/having issues with childcare in the holidays with school age kids is not allowed why did you not think of this before you had children it is your own fault Hmm

ALannisterInDebt · 13/04/2019 23:04

This thread is making me literally laugh out loud Grin

Catchingbentcoppers · 13/04/2019 23:08

You must use the words vile, vulgar, simply, fuming and raging in every single conversation you have.

Sux2buthen · 14/04/2019 13:05

If your first post is interesting it's a lie

You must park in a parent and child space unless you are a parent with a child. Not wanting to lug children, car seats and shopping or be squeezed into a small place is entitled

ALongHardWinter · 15/04/2019 17:44

If you are short of money,taking in ironing is a good way to make some instant cash. Hmm

Aridane · 16/04/2019 07:41

(or selling all those valuable possessions lying around you just didn’t think to sell)

Aridane · 16/04/2019 07:41

(I meN ‘spare’ valuable possessions)

Dongdingdong · 16/04/2019 08:53

You must use the word “sodding” on a regular basis because it’s just so hilarious - even though you’d never say it in real life.

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 16/04/2019 09:04

Clutching my pearls as I type!Booking therapy as sadly I seem to fit in to most catagories!! Great thread OP!

Thelovecats85 · 16/04/2019 09:09

What's wrong with toilet brushes? How are you supposed to clean your toilet?

Sallycinammonbangsthedruminthe · 16/04/2019 09:13

organically and with fresh air and elbow grease Cat! xx

Thelovecats85 · 16/04/2019 12:39

You must ltb over the slightest little issue.

When he has left he must never move I meet anyone new or have more children and he must pay all his salary to you.

If he does re-marry and have more kids his must still have a house big enough to have bedrooms for all your kids even though he only sees them eow. He must also continue to pay 90% salary otherwise his new wife is evil and money grabbing.