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How often do you use your washing machine?
, 1 June, 2014 at 14:25

We do 2 to 3 washes a week for the two of us which I would have thought is about average, but we used to do it once every two weeks or once a month at Uni. I would sometimes buy new underwear instead...

Jackson, saturday 13-Jan-24 42 6,678
NeoShoegal
My holiday vacation has been cancelled again
NeoShoegal, 1 October, 2008 at 12:53

Last year I booked a cruise to China & Japan for April 2009. In January this year we received a letter to say that the ship had been privately chartered and that they would cancel the cruise. They...

Kevind, tuesday 9-Jan-24 5 714
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What was your favourite wedding present?
, 3 September, 2008 at 19:52

As the title really. We got a fab present from a friends - a case with six bottles of different wines and champagnes, with little notes telling us what occasion we should drink them on! It was so...

Kevind, tuesday 9-Jan-24 33 3,344
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Feeling let down by friends
Jessica, 18 September, 2023 at 13:50

Hello all, Hope you are all well. First time posting! Bit of a longer read. Sorry I got engaged on the 11th of August 2023, was over the moon, taken by surprise, but it was all pretty perfect. Of...

Katrina, friday 29-Dec-23 27 3,230 5
Mrs C
Extra Wide Venetian Blinds
Mrs C, 18 April, 2014 at 18:21

Anyone with any recommendations or bored and wanting to google?? Our windows are 2660mm wide and 1330mm drop. We ideally want oak coloured venetian blinds but most places that do custom blinds only do...

Gwendolyn, thursday 28-Dec-23 5 1,242
Agnieszka
Two weddings
Agnieszka, 7 August, 2023 at 08:34

I’m getting married for the 3rd time. It’s 1st time for my fiancé. We live in his home country, I’ve been here over 15 years, my second wedding was here too. When we got engaged my instant reaction...

Lina, tuesday 26-Dec-23 185
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Very TMI post - condoms
, 16 September, 2014 at 10:05

I've decided to stop taking the pill in the next few weeks as I am trying to limit the amount of medications I take that I don't *need* to take. I started a new pill a month ago and my boobs have...

Jinnykey, monday 25-Dec-23 9 1,629
barongreenback
Turning down opportunity for internal promotion - career suicide?
barongreenback, 19 January, 2009 at 10:30

Would love to hear any experiences of this. Over a year ago I applied for a promotion for a job based in London in the full knowledge that there was one candidate ahead of me in terms of experience...

Duncan, saturday 23-Dec-23 9 1,220
Hugo Brambles
Dicky Tummy Advice
Hugo Brambles, 7 September, 2008 at 11:22

I've had a upset tummy since Friday, yesterday after a bad bout in the morning I went all day without 'going' despite rumblings and what not! However I woke up twice in the night (probably not helped...

Anosh, saturday 9-Dec-23 7 1,612
(Claire)
Gary Speed - Latest rumour?
(Claire), 28 November, 2011 at 15:13

So I've just heard that apparently he was gay and the papers had found out about this and were planning to expose it this week!? If this is true then something has to f**king give!! Another death on...

Lennarson, friday 1-Dec-23 66 164,150
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I dont want to be her maid of honour..
HappyPinkCakes1802, 11 February, 2020 at 03:56

I have a friend I have known for a number of years. We used to work together and then kept in random touch over the years since we left. Shes a lovely girl, in a lovely relationship. She asked me to...

Kolyas, saturday 30-Sep-23 1 1,557 1
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My fh wants to cancel our wedding
Sarah, 14 September, 2023 at 18:36

I had a stroke in April and everyone e knew on the ward I was getting married next year and it was my motivation to get up and moving. I'm 97%well again but my fh and mother in law have decided that I...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 18-Sep-23 2 95 1
Stephanie
Wedding insurance
Stephanie, 14 September, 2023 at 17:42

I have paid a deposit to the venue, and deposits to most suppliers and my venue had changed their payment policy meaning we have to pay earlier on. This has made me think about insurance (which we...

Stacy, friday 15-Sep-23 38 1
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Order system
Jinnykey, 15 September, 2023 at 08:15

Hello guys. Me and my fiance recently have opened our own e-store. But now we kinda we meet with some problems. And the first one is about how the thing going on with that order system and what shoud...

Virginia, friday 15-Sep-23 25
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Collecting email addresses
Nayibe, 10 September, 2023 at 07:15

Hi all does anyone know if it’s possible to edit on this app if people can add additional guests and babies/children when sending the link to collect their email addresses?

Nayibe, sunday 10-Sep-23 90
LoveHimMegaMuch
Head lice!
LoveHimMegaMuch, 26 February, 2014 at 22:55

Today I got a call from my daughters school informing me that my 10 year old daughter has head lice. The assistant head went on to tell me about treatment etc and also mentioned she noticed them on...

Elhanan, thursday 7-Sep-23 13 3,707
Shnarfy1
Facial Hair?
Shnarfy1, 20 October, 2010 at 14:47

I've been wanting to post this for a while but felt reluctant to as it's something I'm very sensitive about. I have quite dark hair which appears on my upper lip and a few little black hairs sometimes...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 13 1,082
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hair removal?? epilator??
, 2 July, 2010 at 15:57

Has anyone used an epilator?? i've been getting waxed for years, but due to the recent relocation and sunny weather i have started shaving!! bad bad move! when hair grew in on my legs it used to be...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 6 1,295
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Wedding
Rebekka, 27 August, 2023 at 20:06

I have a wedding soon. That's why I want to do a matte pedicure. What design can you recommend me?

Chelci, thursday 31-Aug-23 98
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My best man got married without telling me
Jimmy, 16 August, 2023 at 22:38

I’m getting married in 5 weeks time. My best man got married last wkd, without telling me anything about it. One of my ushers & wife were there for the celebrations. Both kept everything secret...

TONY, wednesday 30-Aug-23 2 414 1
Hayley
Theater groups
Hayley, 16 August, 2023 at 20:10

Hey Does anyone know of any theater groups in the Exeter area that preform at weddings please ? I have no idea where to start Thank you in advance

Hayley, wednesday 16-Aug-23 18
Gryfon
My carpet is ruined! What can I do?
Gryfon, 10 June, 2008 at 16:34

I might be going a bit OTT here but my new carpet (well free from someone new carpet) now has plaster splatters all over it ? Much as I'm grateful for them taking a window out and plastering around...

Marcela, wednesday 16-Aug-23 5 930
Leah
Anyone else planning a wedding later than they’d have liked?
Leah, 31 July, 2023 at 20:36

A bit off topic and personal, but is anyone else in my situation where they’re planning a wedding at an age where they also want to plan a family? My fiancé and i have been engaged for 6 years, and...

AlexSpride, saturday 5-Aug-23 3 173
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Stocking fillers for men
, 3 November, 2012 at 19:43

OH and I are doing each other stockings this year and evidently my offerings last year didn't hit the mark as lots of it never made it out of the sack! Any suggestions for good stocking fillers for...

Lord, wednesday 19-Jul-23 16 2,794
Lady Vixen
Latin translation
Lady Vixen, 12 June, 2008 at 15:50

Can anyone tell me what Teneo Vestri Vox means? TIA

EarlPinion, tuesday 18-Jul-23 9 4,362
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Has anyone ever claimed successfully on their pet insurance?
Boop, 14 January, 2009 at 16:14

Having had Direct Line turn down a claim, More Than also refuse to pay out for bollocks reasons, this time Riley was insured with Pet Plan right from the start. They've just turned down our claim for...

Zamnacapital, thursday 6-Jul-23 17 4,091
Holey
Sunburn
Holey, 3 June, 2013 at 15:05

I am sunburnt, badly from the top of my knees to my ankles. What can I do to relieve the pain? I can barely walk it kills! I've resorted to ibuprofen to try and take the edge off and am applying...

, thursday 22-Jun-23 13 986 1
Nature Bride
Housework and working full time.
Nature Bride, 26 September, 2014 at 19:25

Hi all, I'm just wondering, and I'm sure it can't just be me, but how do those of you who work full time and your fiancees work full time manage your housekeeping? I am really struggling and it's...

Micky, wednesday 14-Jun-23 24 4,639
Gryfon
Do you have tinnitus?
Gryfon, 10 September, 2008 at 10:56

I was just wondering how many other people actually get this. Mine is driving me nuts at the moment so I need to move and put the telly/radio on to mask it.

Alice, wednesday 31-May-23 22 1,618
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I can't hear! Ear candles/ear syringing?
, 13 November, 2008 at 15:19

I think I need my ear syringed! I had it done once before and hated it - I passed out during it! But, my ear is really blocked and I can’t hear out of it! I tried to make an appointment to get it...

Digital, thursday 25-May-23 12 7,134
Chickster
Mirena Coil - Having Horrible Side Effects :-( UPDATE
Chickster, 24 March, 2013 at 16:59

I had a Mirena coil fitted on Wednesday and I have been having some pretty horrible side effects ever since. On Thursday I started suffering with waves of really crippling stomach cramps. They were so...

Michael, tuesday 9-May-23 18 7,272
Knownowt
Photoshop and uploading to Photobox
Knownowt, 26 May, 2008 at 06:18

I want to create a picture made up of 20 photos- 5 across, 4 down- then upload it onto Photobox or similar and order it as a mousemat. I haven't taken the 20 photos yet but tried making a mock-up...

Michael, friday 5-May-23 7 794

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