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TwinklyFawn · 2025-10-14T12:13:51+00:00

Light hearted. I dislike my mum's boyfriend. I am sick of his constant grunting when i ask him a question. It is like he is incapable of saying yes or no to a simple question. He is a terrible bus driver. He drives like he is on a race track.

ginasevern · 15/10/2025 11:30

I wish I'd had my poor old dog PTS when it was obviously the best thing to do. I loved him so dearly that I was blinded to his suffering. I kept him going for longer than I should have. It was selfish, although I honestly thought I was being kind.

RealReginaPhalange · 15/10/2025 11:31

Hungrysalmon87 · 14/10/2025 20:43

I love my mom, but I don't know if I really like her. She's a very loving mom, and loves me very much, but she says dumb stuff regularly. I like my mother in law more, sometimes, I think.

Could you elaborate? I think i have the same problem and i feel like the worst daughter who gets annoyed at her constantly and always been led to believe i am the problem.

Jollyjoy · 15/10/2025 11:32

Jollyjoy · 15/10/2025 11:25

Personally I haven’t read Reform’s policies, because I think your average shouty male Reform voter (like this guy) is of the variety that is happy to claim that asylum seekers etc are rapists because they are brown and we don’t know about them, but completely unwilling to engage with the massive amounts of rape, murder, sexual assault and misogyny perpetrated by white men in this country. That is a far bigger problem in our country than the (also awful) well publicised assaults by asylum seekers or refugees but I don’t see evidence that Reform are going to focus on that first. Happy to be corrected if I’m wrong on that.

Sorry that was meant to be a reply to you @Rickyrainfrogsittingonhislillypad but looks like a had a quoting fail..

ThatCyanCat · 15/10/2025 11:32

JimmyHillsChin · 15/10/2025 11:14

I eat my bogies.

Why???

JamieCannister · 15/10/2025 11:36

Dontlletmedownbruce · 14/10/2025 23:06

I find getting new gifts and presents quite stressful. I only want what I need. Both my family and dhs are generous and at Christmas the house will be filled with things, especially for the children. I have so many vouchers that I don't use, it becomes another pressure. The same is expected in return so i end up with loads to buy and hate adding to the waste and extravagance. I am aware I would sound like a spolt brat if i said this but I really do prefer a more frugal simpler life.

I am the same. I cannot stand trying to choose presents, and honestly all I can really do is cheap second hand silver jewelry, alcohol, nice food or whatever people explicitly tell me they want.

As for receiving presents, I hate it. I am not rich, but I am not poor and live a simple life where I buy what I need. Unless someone wished to buy me a large storage unit so I can have a declutter without selling stuff, or wants to buy me a new car or house then I'm OK thanks.

Fantomflangeflinger · 15/10/2025 11:37

About mothers. When we look at how our mothers were, we can try and do better, as it is a lesson. However, I know my dc think things about me that are hurtful but true Mollycoddler, worrier, sometimes strict. I tried my best though and I live for them even if I am too involved. From this angle I see that my future grandchildren if I have any, will almost certainly have a list of gripes against my dc and they in turn, will almost certainly come to understand their parents once they reach a similar age as their parents once were. I don’t mean abuse. I mean annoying habits and restrictions and also frustrations that unavoidably can contaminate a household.

mrwwhite · 15/10/2025 11:38

SunshineAndFizz · 14/10/2025 22:04

I don’t like receiving flowers. I’ve never told anyone, as lots of people have bought them for me over the years and it’s a very kind gesture. But I don’t like them.

No. I received so many after the birth of my first son. They were a total pain in the arse.

wherewillwegoto · 15/10/2025 11:40

I don't like my mum, she irritates me enormously. I visit because she's my mum and try to be nice, but I can't wait to leave and mutter a lot under my breath - luckily she's slightly deaf and can't hear me.

Fantomflangeflinger · 15/10/2025 11:41

ThatCyanCat · 15/10/2025 11:32

Why???

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Why eat bogies? Chewy, salty, crispy / what’s not to like.

plus why get up for a snack when it’s available in your own nose larder.

itsgoodtobehome · 15/10/2025 11:42

PrivateMusic · 14/10/2025 22:49

Sometimes I wish we could just move far away. (Majority of family all live nearby.)

Me too. I would just feel so guilty. My horrible secret is that I am waiting for them all to pass away, and then we can move to wherever we want.

TattooStan · 15/10/2025 11:42

Dogdaycommeth · 15/10/2025 11:25

I really regret getting married 4 weeks ago and im counting down the days till I can split from my husband and its acceptable

Oh wow, can you tell us more? How long have you been together? How long before the wedding did you start to have doubts?

Tryonemoretime · 15/10/2025 11:42

I have severe IBS (together with other dgestion problems). It causes terrible, unpredictable diarrhoea. I once had to bang on a house door and plead to be allowed in to use a loo. And once had to go behind a bush. For years it stopped me going anywhere where a loo wasn't available. It ruled my life. I now take Immodium instant before going for a walk or travelling on motorways etc. I can do normal things again.

Oaktreet · 15/10/2025 11:42

youalright · 14/10/2025 22:51

I use sarcasm to tell people to their face what I really think of them they think I'm joking I'm not

What a great way to get your frustrations out haha

Fantomflangeflinger · 15/10/2025 11:43

Dogdaycommeth · 15/10/2025 11:25

I really regret getting married 4 weeks ago and im counting down the days till I can split from my husband and its acceptable

Should you maybe annul?

Imbrocator · 15/10/2025 11:44

I don’t have any secrets I wouldn’t tell at least one person in my life.

Fantomflangeflinger · 15/10/2025 11:44

Tryonemoretime · 15/10/2025 11:42

I have severe IBS (together with other dgestion problems). It causes terrible, unpredictable diarrhoea. I once had to bang on a house door and plead to be allowed in to use a loo. And once had to go behind a bush. For years it stopped me going anywhere where a loo wasn't available. It ruled my life. I now take Immodium instant before going for a walk or travelling on motorways etc. I can do normal things again.

Great tip for others if it worked for you.

Imbrocator · 15/10/2025 11:45

I don’t have any secrets I wouldn’t tell at least one person in my life.

TattooStan · 15/10/2025 11:46

ginasevern · 15/10/2025 11:30

I wish I'd had my poor old dog PTS when it was obviously the best thing to do. I loved him so dearly that I was blinded to his suffering. I kept him going for longer than I should have. It was selfish, although I honestly thought I was being kind.

Same. Not having our last dog put to sleep sooner is one of my biggest life regrets and haunts me. We didn't know better and were led to believe that there was hope for a recovery (from spinal issues). With our current dog, who is 11 and we adore, DH and I are on the same page that we would have her put to sleep immediately if she were to get diagnosed with something life limiting.

Dinoswearunderpants · 15/10/2025 11:46

I hate the fact my DH says he'll do DIY and then takes months to get things done!

Melonmango70 · 15/10/2025 11:46

I often feel like this, and don't believe I even exist most of the time.

This was in response to a post, but I forgot to quote it so it makes no sense on it's own but I can't delete it!

Opal888 · 15/10/2025 11:47

Kimura · 15/10/2025 01:17

I work in a fairly small office (less than 25) where we have a lot of freedom, with virtually zero oversight.

For the past five years, when I've asked to confirm how much leave I have left before the Jan 1st reset, the 'office manager' tells me that I have more than I actually do. I know this because I keep track of mine and my team's leave in a separate Google calendar.

This year for example I have three days left to book, but was told this week that I have 8. The person who tracks it definitely isn't doing it on purpose as they're terrified of breaking rules. They are prone to admin errors, so I'm sure I can't be the only one enjoying this 'perk'.

I desperately want to ask a few of my colleagues if they're having the same experience, but as a senior person at the company, it would obviously look bad.

Also, I don't want to lose the 'perk', or be the reason anyone else does 👀

I have the exact same thing. I work in private healthcare in a tiny company with almost no supervision and i know I get an extra handful of AL days every year due to their error. I'm contracted 35hours but get all my work done in about 15/20 so It's a very easygoing job and I actually love the freedom

DeedlessIndeed · 15/10/2025 11:47

@Kingsleadhat - sorry if this has been mentioned, I'm not reading 18 pages, but Christmas trees are generally a by-product of the logging industry.

They grow a massive tree, which gets sent for lumber. And then the top bit gets cut off and sold as Christmas trees.

It's one reason why a pot grown tree is so much more expensive than a cut one.

So actually it's using up part of a tree that would be shredded / pulped!

BunnyLake · 15/10/2025 11:50

ChessBess · 15/10/2025 10:34

You’re entitled to that opinion. You’re entitled to tie yourself in knots to explain why my opinion is wrong, using semantics.
It’s irrelevant to me as I still think good old will power is to be applauded more

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So you do see it as a competition? How do you measure the praise and applause though? How do you know if A who used willpower is getting more, less or the same praise as person B on jabs and more importantly, why does it matter?

Yes of course you are entitled to your opinion but I just don’t get why it bothers you. When I did lose weight a few years ago it took a lot of exercise and discipline but when my friend recently got the jabs it didn’t bother me at all.

TattooStan · 15/10/2025 11:52

Tryonemoretime · 15/10/2025 11:42

I have severe IBS (together with other dgestion problems). It causes terrible, unpredictable diarrhoea. I once had to bang on a house door and plead to be allowed in to use a loo. And once had to go behind a bush. For years it stopped me going anywhere where a loo wasn't available. It ruled my life. I now take Immodium instant before going for a walk or travelling on motorways etc. I can do normal things again.

I have "toilet anxiety" about urination.
It's plagued me for 10 years.
I panic about not having immediate access to a toilet, which makes me get the fight or flight response, which actually makes me need a wee for real, and the cycle perpetuates.
Only DH knows that it governs my every move and I'm planning and planning ahead of every trip, work meeting, get together with a friend, job interview.
I've had thousands of pounds of talking therapy, cbt, and hypnotherapy and it's not made one bit of difference.
I've given up trying now and am starting to accept this quirky aspect of my nature. I look like a normal person and hide it well, and have managed to have a normal life, with a successful career, but it's exhausting.

Anxietybummer · 15/10/2025 11:52

Opal888 · 14/10/2025 22:50

I regret becoming a parent

I'm a good parent and my children are loved and liked and parented well, but if I could choose again I wouldn't do it. My DW knows this truth but nobody else does.
Fully expecting to get flamed.
No I'm not depressed I have a great life

If my DH ever felt this way then I’d hope he’d have the decency not to burden me with it and to seek counselling if he wanted to discuss his ‘regret’.