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Which things are common misunderstandings do you think? Why do people think Ian Brady is dead? I did a poll at work today and it was 50/50 whether he was dead or alive Cannabis isn't bad for your...

It wasn't until I was in my mid twenties that I found out that 'mong' and 'spaz' weren't made up words like smeg. I thought they were silly made up words. I never made the connection, firstly with...

Sorry for the random nature of this post, but in hot weather does anyone else suffer with hot, swollen feet? Mine seem to swell and get hot to touch quite easily and just wondered if anyone could...

Why do people let their children stand on seats? The people sat next to us seem to think l am giving them evils for their child kicking our belongings, it's actually because he's stood on his seat....

On a wedding planning thread, someone wrote 'I smell a troll'. I really don't get it and don't understand. Please can someone explain what it all means? This is the first Forum I've ever joined, and...

I should start by saying that I'm not asking personal questions about your finances, how much you earn or how much more or less you earn than your OH! I'm interested in how couples handle finances -...

So this is the first time I will actually be able to vote my first time I was out of the country so this is the first time I can actually go to the polling station and vote just wondering whether...

My Mum's best friend was going out with my Dad's oldest brother, my parents met on a blind date on New Years Eve 1970 when all 4 of them went out for the evening. My Mum thought my Dad was a drunken...

A job has come up recently which I really should apply for. If I got it I would be earning 50% more than I am now. The problem is, as you would expect from such an increase in wages, I would need to...

How much do they normally charge? We've had quotes between 1.25% and 2%. And how do you choose which one?! There's one that we think we will probably go with, but never having done this before, we're...

We're waiting to hear back about our offer this afternoon as to whether its been accepted or not.. Very nervous. This will be house number 2 and a brilliant adventure if we get it as it needs a whole...

Hello All, We have had an offer accepted on the house we like (tentative bounce) and mortgage in principle. We need to sort a solicitor and I really dunno how to choose one (previously used the one my...

Hi, sorry the first post is asking for opinions! To cut a long story short, myself and h2b do not get along with h2b's brothers partner. When I say we don't get along, it goes as far as we barely see...

It's my 30th in June, and I conveniently have the two weeks after that off on my rota. H turns 30 later in the year as well, and as we hope to start TTC once my job situation is sorted, we want to go...

Our lovely Twiga is once again in hospital, surrounded by (I quote) 'relentless-asos-shopping-fools' (Best Insult Ever). Hopefully, she will be back on her feet again soon, so let's put a smile on her...

Hi guys, I'm giving notice tomorrow (squee!!!) and have been doing some research into it. I have discovered that part of the process involves giving my fathers full name and occupation, but there is...

Hi All, I am a new member to Hitched, although I have been using the site for the last couple of months. I'm currrently in the process of looking for a wedding venue but am getting really stressed out...

Hey everyone, After much deliberation we've made the call on just inviting family children who are in the bridal /wedding party. That's two nephews and a young bridesmaid. We made the decision because...

Apart from your wedding dress, what is the most you have ever spent on an item of clothing? I love clothes, I love fashion and I love Vogue, but when I read it I can't help but wonder how many people...

Sorry for the yawnfest post but I need some perspective! So we are finaaaaally off to Cuba on Friday but my H thinks he may have a chest infection. He's been feeling a bit run down for weeks but since...

Help! In the space of about 6 hours my hands have gone from normal to huuuuuge. I've never had swollen hands before. Should I be concerned? Any tips to make them go down? I've taken my wedding ring...

I'm having a dilemma over the two teenage bridesmaid dresses. I've seen the perfect dresses, which they both like (which was an uphill battle with two teens!!) but I'm worried if I buy them now they...

Hi all. Were getting married in a civil service and I have been informed the whole thing is over pretty quick so someone suggested having a couple of readings. Now I know they can't be religious but...

Yes, I know. I've been sucked in again. Anyone want to add me? My user name is pooa24

Mrmini and I have been talking about giving the smalls some pocket money, we can't agree on how much and how to give it though. Just wondering what everyone else does with regards to it? Do you give...

How many different places have you lived? I am currently on my 15th place. Going to university contributed a lot to that! We are not going anywhere anytime soon though.

Would you chase them for it? Bit of background to consider, the person in question is one of my best friends, I agreed she could give me half last week (which never happened due to cancelled plans)...

Should they, shouldn't they? I have very mixed, almost sitting on the fence, feelings about this. On the one side I don't blame them for taking action as there are a hue amount of jobs being cut and...

Hi Ladies & Gents, In the midst of our wedding planning, my future hubby & I are looking to develop a new business. Would you consider having stone baked pizza at your wedding? Either for your...

Hi all, I am sure this is a silly question but... a lot of the wedding invites I am looking at don't have room to write names on. How do they know who is invited? Would you write it on the envelope?...