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I'm flummoxed, and hope someone can enlighten me. I tried to start running (probably about 10 weeks ago) and could barely manage 8 minutes running on a flattish road. I wasn't progressing, got bored,...

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

I have just repainted the bedroom all neutral colours so am looking to add some colour. Show me yours , I need inspiration!

Hi all thinking of our next year and Trailfinders price they quoted for us worth a serious consideration. Any of you guys used them? recommended/not recommended? anything to watch out for? thanks

I wonder if such a thing exists! I've always had difficult skin, as I get rosacea, spots and I am quite pale. I really want to find out what to do with my skin as it can look so red, and blotchy and...

...i will never and have never understood the whole tradition of bringing in cakes for your colleagues on YOUR birthday!!? whats it all about?! its my bloody birthday bring ME cake! My birthday is on...

I'm so, so cross with myself. I had an interview today for a fantastic job, but had written down the location wrongly and went to the wrong office, halfway across London to where I was meant to be -...

I always really struggle when asked what are my good and bad points i know a few of us on here are looking for jobs etc so thought a few questions like this may help some out i always say for good i...

I have been unhappy in my job for a while, and did spend most of last year looking for a new job without any luck. When 2015 started, I decided to put job-hunting on the backburner because I wanted to...

I got married just under two years ago, but havent updated my passport to show my married name. Since then, I have always travelled under my maiden name, ensuring that all travel is booked in the...

I was wondering how many people here have a name plate on or by their front door. We've never bothered with one - when we moved in to our flat we weren't even engaged and having two names on the door...

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Does anyone know any other shops on the high Street that sell plus size clothes apart from Evans, Newlook, Ann Harvey and Elvi. I live just outside Milton Keynes if anyone knows any other shops there...

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

I want to buy something very special for my new born niece, and something a little more original than an egg cup and cutlery set, or a silver first curl box, or a charm bracelet ... a few years ago my...

I need to set up a Ltd company and in the past my accountant has done it for me but my new accountant (who I actually don't really like) charges £350 and my old one was £125 9i can't use him as he's...

We need some new ideas for games for our school Christmas fayre - we have things like throwing as many beanbags as possible into rudoph's mouth in x seconds, bagatelle, that kind of thing. So...if you...

Am I the only one who hates them? Recently I have become increasingly disenchanted with wearing an underwired bra, they are so uncomfortable! I now take my bra of the minute I get through the door and...

A friend as been told that she needs chemo and has asked friends to send her funny articles that she can read when she needs cheering up. Does anyone have suggestions for light hearted/funny reading...

Hi I am trying to clear something up . A bridal boutique a friend of mine used wouldn't let her take her dress To be altered elsewhere . The owner insisted the dress couldn't be taken away unless her...

I'm just interested in opinions really. I've never really been paid much attention to alternative medicines, but recently I've had problems with stress and high blood pressure, and was really unhappy...

If you do, or know someone that does, have you experienced any side effects?

I haven't got any bisto left, but I have an oxo cube. The joint of beef I have is pretty lean and the last time we didn't get any juices off it, can I make gravy with an oxo cube and water??? Thanks ...

My daughter has to suggest some possible (tabloid style) newspaper headlines for the 3 little pigs, hansel and gretel and sleeping beauty. We've thought of two (all she needs, so she has the work done...

Gone into the edit profile area but can't find where to do it?

So after yesterday's photo share, I've gone and got a blister on mine today (bloody summer shoes, grr!). Should I put a plaster over it or what to do??

I normally say no before they get much of a chance to say anything, but yesterday the guy was so sweet and I felt very sorry for him. So I bought 4 of the crappest cloths you have ever seen for £5.99....

Hey Hitchers, Stupid Husband jumped on a train a couple of months ago without realising he had run out of carnet tickets (the entrance he used doesn't have a turnstyle). When he got to London Kings...

I went to see Tony Stockwell last night as a present from some of my hens (girlie-friends, not my chickens!) who couldn't make my hen night last week. I've read some of his books and really liked his...