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Clairy
Summrise personality by ringtone
Clairy, 24 of October of 2008 at 09:36

I'm working in a hotel cafe, and there's a bloke in here whose phone has rung twice. Ringtone one was a very loud wolf whistle. Ringtone two was the theme from the Benny Hill Show. What do you reckon?...

HappyBrownDecor6850, tuesday 6-Mar-18 43 3,951
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Engagement ring size dilemma!
Dawnie83, 25 of January of 2018 at 19:40

Hi all, I'm new here today! My partner proposed to me on Christmas morning. Total shock! (In a good way) Anyway, my ring seemed to fit but I sent it back for a replacement due to a scratch on the...

ExpensiveGoldDecor45, tuesday 13-Feb-18 410
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circumcision operation for adult male?
bones, 9 of March of 2009 at 18:41

Anyone know much about a circumcision op, for an adult male? - namely recovery period etc/ length of time you cannot have sex for afterwards etc we are ttc and so just wondered how much 'time out' it...

Brian-Mcculloch-Glas, wednesday 17-Jan-18 3 1,596
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It's been a year and I'm still upset!!!
RomanticRedDecor874, 16 of October of 2017 at 05:11

Hey everyone (or anyone), I just had to share this because it's been heavy on my heart for over a year. I got married last year in September and after seeing my wedding pictures I was left perplexed....

LuxuriousBrownCars70, wednesday 10-Jan-18 4 1,444
minerva
Tipping removal men - do you and how much?
minerva, 10 of August of 2008 at 21:36

As per title really. Got them packing up most of a house (quite a bit of furniture staying) and moving it a short distance. Any views?

LuxuriousRedConfetti, friday 15-Dec-17 11 6,315
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Pod coffee machines - are they a faff
Headless Lois, 6 of August of 2008 at 19:41

I have just looked at one - it had a couple of handles on the front and looks faffy. I am looking for the quickest thing next to instant that tastes better. L xx

SunnyOrangeBridesmai, thursday 7-Dec-17 17 2,201
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Endometriosis
BlossomKatie1993, 4 of October of 2017 at 20:39

Hi All, I recently had a laparoscopy done to find out why I was suffering with a lot of painful symptoms, and it turns out I have mild endometriosis on my bladder and uterus. The thing is, I had my...

BlossomKatie1993, wednesday 4-Oct-17 381
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Please help - Unasking a bridesmaid
RomanticPinkBridesmaid923, 31 of July of 2017 at 23:49

Hi everyone So having a huge problem with one of my bridesmaids. It's been eating me up to the point of anxiety. I need to un-ask one of my bridesmaids. These are my reasons and just want to know if...

SunnyIvoryStationery, tuesday 3-Oct-17 3 1,758
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Wedding guest list
Njb0002, 7 of September of 2017 at 19:34

My son is 23 and I try not to meddle in his choices. Him and his fiancé are planning a wedding. They met 5 months ago. The are finalizing a guest list. We have such a small family, me, his brother...

RomanticYellowHair89, tuesday 12-Sep-17 2 575
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Wedding lingerie
HappyPurpleBridesmaid760, 16 of May of 2017 at 17:47

Can anyone help! I'm finding it really difficult to find pretty/sexy wedding underwear. Has anyone else had this problem and where did you look? I've tried googling and haven't found anything yet ☹️ ...

ExpensiveIvoryConfet, tuesday 8-Aug-17 4 1,142
Erin8
Cat food recommendations
Erin8, 24 of June of 2014 at 08:26

What cat food would you recommend? At the moment l give them Burns dried food -either chicken or fish. Then for wet food l give them either Iams or James Wellbeloved. They seem to like what l give...

LuxuriousPinkHair844, wednesday 28-Jun-17 21 3,560
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Gym knickers - please tell me why?!!
MarineGirl, 13 of July of 2008 at 19:21

Just watching athletics on TV - women's 3000m steeplechase - blimey these women are toned and fit! Anyway, the front runner is wearing skin tight very short shorts - and looks proper athletic like....

RomanticYellowHair89, tuesday 13-Jun-17 8 16,701
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His Family Are Nightmares!!
HappyYellowCakes807, 29 of May of 2017 at 14:43

Okay, so I don't know if this is the correct area or not, but I definitely need some advice or at the very least, unbiased opinions. It's an extremely long story, so I won't go in to details unless...

RomanticYellowHair89, tuesday 13-Jun-17 2 1,343
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Family causing hell
SunnyRedConfetti830, 12 of May of 2017 at 07:05

So not sure if this is in the correct area of the forum but needed somewhere to rant! Been with my other half for eight years and getting married this august, I moved 54 miles away from home to were...

HappyPurpleCars799, friday 19-May-17 2 963
haagweg
School uniform skirts
haagweg, 10 of October of 2008 at 12:45

Recently I've seen that most schoolgirls are wearing trousers rather than skirts. I can understand if it's cold then trousers are better, but it still looks odd to me because it's not cold at the...

SunnyOrangeDiamonds7, tuesday 21-Feb-17 17 3,896
LittleSnowflake
Wedding cancelled
LittleSnowflake, 14 of May of 2015 at 13:28

Weddings cancelled, I'm not going to become an OM well not just yet. I decided that the guy I'm with isn't the one I want to get married too, and there's health reasons too. I don't have the whole...

Pooba, wednesday 25-Jan-17 36 5,789
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christmas eve proposal insaid yes
LuxuriousYellowFlowers722, 29 of December of 2016 at 21:03

Hello I'm new to all this, and not sure if I'm writing in the right place lol So I'm Christmas eve my partner got down on one knee and asked me to marry him I said yes yay Now I'm so excited I just...

RomanticBrownCakes68, friday 30-Dec-16 1 1,054
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What's your ultimate pet peeves?~Light hearted!
Mrs-Riley, 18 of August of 2016 at 15:09

A little bit of fun - or somewhere for you to have a rant! What are your ultimate pet peeves? What really grinds your gears/gets your goat/ticks you off/gets on your tits?! ? My husband tells me all...

RomanticIvoryBridesm, thursday 25-Aug-16 13 2,351
AnnaBanana
Different chopping boards for meat & veg?
AnnaBanana, 29 of July of 2009 at 10:32

One for the scientists - is it really necessary to use different chopping boards to avoid cross contamination? I do, mainly because when I was a student I was working in a restaurant and it was part...

Jayne E, friday 5-Aug-16 16 6,321
daisymoo86
Whats your favourite film and why?
daisymoo86, 19 of April of 2016 at 12:32

Just a bit of fun, and to get things going again over here... So what is your favourite film and why? I actually struggle to answer this sort of question myself, me and OH are complete film lovers. We...

FutureMrsT17, friday 5-Aug-16 23 3,879
DorisNabors
Parent golden anniversary gift?
DorisNabors, 22 of July of 2016 at 15:22

Looking for ideas for the golden anniversary of my parents - huge win win for them They are amazing couple - still hugging and kissing after so many years. My mom is 69 and my dad is 71. So I want to...

DorisNabors, friday 29-Jul-16 2 1,652 1
k.j.w
Missing an interview?
k.j.w, 13 of May of 2016 at 23:03

At work we were due to interview someone today for an entry level job. Now they had already postponed it due to a family bereavement from last tuesday 3rd to today 13th. She then emailed HR this...

LalaC1988, sunday 15-May-16 3 1,704
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Being blunt: Have you ever had to poo at work?
LuxuriousGreenCars539, 20 of April of 2016 at 16:40

Here's a random one for a Wednesday afternoon. I have been meaning to sign up to this for a while and thought an 'anonymous' message board was perfect to answer a question that came up at the pub at...

LalaC1988, tuesday 10-May-16 7 2,194
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Gap Between Cooker & Worktop
SunnyPinkConfetti569, 19 of April of 2016 at 17:03

Hey all, Just like the penny that ALWAYS rolls under the furniture I seem to have a problem with food making a dash for the side of my cooker where there is a small gap. Do any of you have this...

SunnyPinkConfetti569, saturday 7-May-16 7 1,547
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Does anyone use Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation?
SAM83, 2 of April of 2009 at 14:00

Does it stay on all day really? Also how long do you find a bottle lasts you? Thinking of trying it. Thanks

Mrs Monkey, monday 15-Feb-16 17 7,980
Lapland2015
Forest of Dean
Lapland2015, 4 of February of 2016 at 15:06

Im so excited!! My lovely lovely employees have all clubbed together to send me and my husband (feels so odd saying that!) four nights in the Forest of Dean. I have never been before so any...

pixo, sunday 14-Feb-16 6 1,554
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when someone choose the same venue
my day2017, 8 of February of 2016 at 20:11

I don't know we're to start but some friends of ours have decided to get married this year after we told them we would be doing our in 2017 which felt like stealing our thunder but they have know...

Karen84, tuesday 9-Feb-16 2 904
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Bridesmaids in second weddings
SunnyIvoryHair353, 25 of January of 2016 at 21:03

Hi, I am a second time bride to be in 2017. We have 5 children between us - 3 boys, 2 girls. I want an informal non traditional wedding party. My girls will wear nice dresses. I have 6 very good...

rach_217, wednesday 27-Jan-16 3 936
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rubbish birthday :-(
, 28 of December of 2015 at 00:08

Not sure why I am surprised, it's a big birthday tomorrow and no one has planned anything at all. My MOH is being really awkward about it too as she now wants to drive (100% not preggo) so I will be...

bliss_balloons, wednesday 30-Dec-15 13 2,089
pink & glitz
Feeling let down by my husband
pink & glitz, 19 of November of 2015 at 16:18

Hi ladies I need to vent somewhere and to get your advice. Today I was on my phone as usual and happened to notice the history of sites that have been looked at. My husband and I both have I Phones...

MadamRed, saturday 5-Dec-15 13 2,540
daisymoo86
I daren't ask for a payrise :(
daisymoo86, 17 of September of 2015 at 16:39

I earn a fairly low wage (£16k). Its not appalling by any means, I am just finding it tough saving for the wedding, the honeymoon and having a life in the meantime. I work in the legal sector and have...

MrsShep, wednesday 18-Nov-15 29 3,482
Jayne E
what about some inappropriate first dance songs?
Jayne E, 11 of November of 2015 at 20:47

D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Will you still love me tomorrow. What else?

bliss_balloons, wednesday 18-Nov-15 14 2,634

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