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Buying a House Together Before You're Married/Engaged
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 5 August, 2015 at 04:38

After talking to my British FI and friends, I've realized there's a big gap between Americans and Brits when it comes to buying a home. It seems like everyone in the UK is very eager to get on the...

Charles, saturday 9-Nov-24 11 5,195
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Wedding website question
Hayes, 1 March, 2024 at 21:02

Hi, looking to have a page on the website for guests to suggest song choices for the evening celebrations, is this possible, only see the questionnaire section but seems to be only closed questions...

Kihec24, wednesday 6-Nov-24 1 102
Twiglet girl
Those door to door sellers of cleaning cloths etc...
Twiglet girl, 18 April, 2009 at 19:59

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....

Bhwlawfirm22, tuesday 5-Nov-24 10 6,842
Flossie Mac
Buying the 'show home' any experiences - good or bad?
Flossie Mac, 3 March, 2009 at 09:37

My OH and I have looked at a new housing development and really like the showhome, not just because of the interior but because it is a larger plot and also has some other advantages. I don't know...

Jessica, friday 1-Nov-24 11 13,326
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Help - starting to smoke again
Scaredycatanon, 17 April, 2014 at 19:33

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...

James, wednesday 23-Oct-24 19 2,519
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1st Anniversary gift ideas?
, 14 February, 2012 at 16:56

Claire_lou has just got me thinking about my 1st anniversary. Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc?...

Vandana, monday 21-Oct-24 19 9,746
AKWedding
Job hunting and wedding planning at the same time - is it possible?
AKWedding, 7 May, 2015 at 13:50

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...

Alex, monday 21-Oct-24 9 1,783
Becklarrr
Funny road signs
Becklarrr, 13 November, 2012 at 11:13

These made my day a little bit better ?

Andriy, sunday 6-Oct-24 2 2,496
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car part exchange question
bingy, 12 June, 2009 at 10:26

We're about to go shopping for a new car, as yet undecided whether to go for something brand new or a couple of years old - depends on the offers available! We have a car to part exchange, it's 8...

Daniel, friday 4-Oct-24 16 4,443
Ali_G
Oh nooo, what should I do? May have left my straighteners on...
Ali_G, 25 January, 2013 at 09:12

There's a possibility I left my straighteners on this morning. It's more than likely I turned them off, but I didn't check before I left the house like I normally do, so they might be on. I always...

Gastino, wednesday 2-Oct-24 20 180,004
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Help needed
Shameem, 19 September, 2024 at 13:26

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...

Shameem, thursday 19-Sep-24 13
Dani
Q1) Sleeping solo or snuggling up! How many nights a week do you share a bed/room? 💤
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:50

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? *...

Every single night

75%

9 votes

Most nights

17%

2 votes

Some nights

0%

0 votes

One or two nights

0%

0 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Dani, monday 16-Sep-24 28
Flowmojo
Coffee machines
Flowmojo, 9 October, 2012 at 14:20

So as of Saturday (yes, we are talking 4 days) Mr F has taken to drinking coffee and has requested a coffee machine for his birthday, specifically one that makes cappuccinos..yes im rolling my eyes at...

Master, monday 16-Sep-24 21 2,519
Pina Colada
Anything can do to prevent odd airing cupboard smell tainting my towels?
Pina Colada, 1 November, 2008 at 13:21

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...

Kihec24, wednesday 11-Sep-24 5 9,948
ebee
Does paypal actually offer any protection?
ebee, 29 July, 2009 at 14:01

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...

Kihec24, tuesday 10-Sep-24 4 3,231
kierenthecommunity
super dull...how do you stick your tax disc to the car window?
kierenthecommunity, 23 November, 2008 at 17:45

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...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 9 2,242
Arquard
Getting a wedding dress dry-cleaned...
Arquard, 28 June, 2011 at 11:28

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

Abdul, wednesday 4-Sep-24 14 9,121
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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 October, 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Biba, tuesday 3-Sep-24 1 235
David
Editing wedding website
David, 18 October, 2023 at 22:01

Hi there On the wedding website there are stock photos and I want to change the photo to me and my fiance. But when you click edit it just come sup with design, pages and so on. How do I change the...

Luca, monday 2-Sep-24 2 352
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Anyone know anything about lease cars - esp NHS?
Clairebecky, 25 September, 2008 at 16:47

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...

Ivory, friday 30-Aug-24 8 17,079
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ben wa/kegel balls (tmi)
(Have, 12 June, 2009 at 23:29

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...

Connie, wednesday 28-Aug-24 2 2,753
Brittany
Nightmare Mum & Sister
Brittany, 11 April, 2024 at 19:44

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...

Brittany, wednesday 28-Aug-24 25 849 1
Jade
Turn Hitched into a scrap book/keep sake
Jade, 26 August, 2024 at 22:07

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...

Jade, monday 26-Aug-24 24
Lisa
Editing Hitched Wedding Website
Lisa, 6 August, 2024 at 15:36

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...

Lisa, tuesday 6-Aug-24 45
*Funky*
Laser Lipo
*Funky*, 27 June, 2013 at 08:52

Has anyone tried laser lipo? I keep seeing groupon deals for it and with the wedding approaching if I get desperate to lose a inch or 2 nearer the time I'm thinking I might give it a try, I appreciate...

Duncan, thursday 20-Jun-24 7 962
*Mini*
iPhone ringtones
*Mini*, 2 June, 2013 at 20:51

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.

Awan, friday 14-Jun-24 7 1,070
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Oh crap - my mot expired - just a quick bit of advice please
, 15 August, 2008 at 15:47

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...

Licenses4us, thursday 13-Jun-24 4 16,263
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What colours go with dark brown /chocolate brown?
SAM83, 8 July, 2009 at 13:42

Trying to do some interior design today! Have a brand new house, have bought a dark brownc/chocolate leather 3 piece suite and the walls are painted magnolia. What colours would go? Was thinking of...

D Daivd, tuesday 11-Jun-24 14 20,763
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Do night schools exist anymore?
, 22 February, 2009 at 09:00

I'm not even sure I'm asking with the right phrase. My Dad did O & A levels at night school (is that what it's called?), back in the mists of time. I did my A Levels at 6th Form, but lately have...

Shree, monday 10-Jun-24 14 1,947
Mrs Vineweevil
I need a can't fail cookie recepie please......
Mrs Vineweevil, 8 October, 2008 at 13:28

I must learn not to burn my cookie attempts in my fan oven, but even those unburnt one's aren't always that great, any suggestions???

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 11 1,653
Sara
Toxic friendship
Sara, 13 May, 2024 at 00:23

Evening so I’m getting married in 14 days, and I haven’t spoken to this friend for a month, I’ve known this friend for 35 years we been to the same schools, collage, we had the same friends, Ive been...

Ayme, monday 10-Jun-24 29 946 1
MBK
'American Boy' Spoof song about East Anglia
MBK, 31 July, 2008 at 10:23

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

Noiseta, monday 10-Jun-24 14 7,125

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