To think at 41 I can swap the shoulder I wear my handbag on

[Toothiehurtie]

Yes I know that there are more important issues. No I’m not taking the piss.

You can’t. It would be like being in a parallel universe. I can’t even chew my food on the opposite side without it feeling odd 😂

Agree with above poster. My bag was stolen three years ago and since then I've felt more secure with a cross body bag anyway.

Jesus Christ OP where does it end?

Wearing your watch on the right wrist?

This cannot be done!

It's impossible I had a bad shoulder last year. It was literally impossible. I think that's partly why I've stopped using a handbag as much. And cross body bags which don't get much of an airing got used much more

Does anyone know why this is a thing?

I have done it and am now ambidextrous Maybe try wearing one crossbody from the new shoulder at first so it can't slide off. Or, so you think the GP can help or is this strictly a call for new bags at once? 🤣

I can't do it. I have a dodgy shoulder from years of bag carrying and I just can't. It feels so wrong.

I'm ambi-shouldered. I can carry on either shoulder although my left seems a bit more comfortable but cross bodied that has to be on my right shoulder, with my bag on my left. I really feel very uncomfortable with a crossbows bag on my left shoulder.

Nooo crossbows bag, although.... 🤔 Crossbody bag.

I changed which side I part my hair. That was more than enough trauma for one decade.

You all have a "side"?
Mine just goes on whichever side is nearest to the bag.....

I've got a bad shoulder and have had to swap sides of the bed with DH after 25 years. It is not going well.

I had to swap sides when I had a bad shoulder, but it didn't last, I could not resist swapping back when my shoulder was better. I did permanently change which side I sleep on though. And I can wear my watch on either wrist.

@MrsBertBibby

I changed which side I part my hair. That was more than enough trauma for one decade.

I tried this but my hair revolted. I also looked wierd as fuck

Totally absurd idea.
(Other than tiny astonishingly talented minority posting here)

I couldn't even manage to swap shoulders with cross body bags - if bag not on right hip my body rejects it. Hope i never need a new kidney

Absolutely not. Not happening. No.

Do we all have one slippery shoulder?

Nope sorry. I have had to get a rucksack.

I'd sooner buy a new clutch than wear a bag on the wrong shoulder!

You need a bumbag... alternatively known as a fannypack i the us of a...
You're welcome

It's possible! After developing some serious issues that cause pain on my right shoulder i managed to start using my handbag on my left shoulder. It took me a few months to get used to it.

Since you are clearly suffering, I would suggest going ALL IN and purchasing a backpack. I love 'em.

Nope, it'll only go on the right side or the left arm. A crossbody bag might work?

I think it would be nearly impossible, though I believe I could manage to wear it across my body. I have enough trouble wearing it on the usual shoulder! The dratted thing likes to slide off, if I accidentally put it on over my hair.

I couldn't. It falls off my left shoulder for some reason! I've recently got a handbaggish-looking backpack because I'm on crutches at the moment, and this is much easier than even the shoulder I'm used to.