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This morning I was giving directions to a colleague and she was most confused when I told her to "take the third exit at the island and then turn left when you get to the outdoor" she didn;t know what...

I am a graphic design. Everyday I spend long hours staring into the computer screen. Now after many months, my eyes are starting to feel strained easily and it feels 'tighten'. I do not have...

I was thinking of a Madonna bride style but the costumes are a bit too skimpy for me. So I'm thinking a longer tule tutu skirt with lace 3/4 length lace Leggins, lace gloves, big bow on the top of my...

Just looked at my payslip and I've been taxed an extra £7 for the fortnight, I looked at the tax code and its changed since my last one last fortnight. I've heard nothing from HMRC and work doesn't...

Where did you get it from? We ordered a lovely one but then realised it was too big for the space so now we're back to looking. I can't see anything I like so far.

How do you clean your laminate floor ? I keep seeing loads of "miracle" items such as special cloths, mops etc. So what do you use or what can you recommend ? Oh yes - I have a very exciting life ! ...

We had friends round last night and started discussing what time we go to bed and go onto the fact that my H stays up late on his own most nights as I go to bed earlier than him. Our friends joked...

Hey Has anyone else got a but deflated once you have booked everything then in turn second guessing the actual cost of everything when you start adding things up? I don't know what to do and feel...

I know, I know, another boring house question!! I know that the mortgage company will do a valuation survey on a house, but did you have a separate homebuyers survey or buildings survey completed? I...

We're going camping next weekend, for a week. I haven't camped for many years and suddenly I'm in charge of camp catering for four. What can I cook, since I have only one ring. The boychild is...

Hello, in need of a bit of advice. My partner and I have been together almost 10 years and got engaged 2 years ago. Since getting engaged our relationship has changed and become very up and down; he...

Anyone know of a company that offers this type of policy? I've found several that do the joint policy where you both insure a car each with the same company, but what we want to do is trade both our...

Sorry for the anonymous post, I'm scared that people I 'know' are going to see this if I do it under my normal user name and I don't really want it to be linked to my account in case real life people...

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My partner and I are eloping to marry tomorrow in Crewe, our witnesses have come down with covid today and are unable to attend We are hoping 2 kind people would volunteer to be our witnesses tomorrow...

Hey couples! So, we’re curious… How many nights per week do you and your partner actually sleep in the same bed/room? Are you two like ships passing in the night or are you the ultimate cuddle bugs? *...

As title really? An odd smell penetrates our towels once they have been stored in the airing cupboard. Not sure if it's the wood that the shelves are made from or what but can't smell it when open the...

I'm considering making a fairly big purchase from ebay, paying with a c/card through paypal... but I've been put off because the small print says if there's a problem you are only guaranteed what they...

I know, i know ? i bought one of those cheapy ones from the post office...the ones which are supposed to self-adhere to the window. but its fecked and currently limply lying on the dashboard where i'm...

I've just found out I might be eligible to apply for a lease car through the NHS. Problem is I don't know whather it'll be worth it or not! It's so hard knowing what my business mileage will be - if...

Dear ladies of hitched, where else would i turn when i have a *cough* chuff related query? i hope you can assist me. i have recently bought...

Hiya, I wondered if anyone has been through a similar situation and can offer any advice… My sister and mum detest my Aunty due to some family issues a few years ago and have therefore kicked off...

Hello all, just a quick random question. We've been using Hitched to plan our wedding for the last 3.5 years and after a long wait and loads of planning our special day is on Saturday!! I'm just been...

Hi - Im using the Hitched wedding website to manage my RSVPs etc and Im at the stage where Im editing the text to make it relevant to my wedding. Im OK with updating the text and pictures on each page...

I remember seeing in a thread that someone knew how to have your own music as a ringtone? I've googled but I need simpleton instructions please.

Right, just looked at my car documents and found my MOT expired on 1st August. I know it's no excuse because I should have been organised enough to have sorted it out before the expiry date, but I...

A friend just sent me this, being an East Anglian I thought it was hilarious so wanted to share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDuW3joTBq8

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Short back story, my mum helped a lot with the engagement was really there for my h2b. Since wedding planning she kinda back off a bit as much as I tried to get to her to come to wedding showcases etc...

What are people getting as thank you gifts for parents? Really unsure what to get mine and my MIL, but I know I want to get them something as they've contributed so much to our big day. I really want...

Adams (the childrenswear shop) owes my business several hundred pounds. It was their Hull branch that booked the advert, but they have since announced they are going into administration. However, they...

I really, really want to buy a sideboard and I'd love to have it from the same range as my TV unit, bought from MFI. Although it's flatpack, it's nice and chunky and I like the colour. I could just...