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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
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By *avie65Man
over a year ago
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I was ill and off work for months so I gave up working and went to university. I discovered a love of education and have never looked back. I wasn't young either and I think this made it more enjoyable. |
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"I was ill and off work for months so I gave up working and went to university. I discovered a love of education and have never looked back. I wasn't young either and I think this made it more enjoyable. "
Wow I love this for you, man! What did you study? |
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By *avie65Man
over a year ago
In the west. |
"I was ill and off work for months so I gave up working and went to university. I discovered a love of education and have never looked back. I wasn't young either and I think this made it more enjoyable.
Wow I love this for you, man! What did you study? "
Business and tourism management. I've never used it as I started teaching in my 4th year. I wanted to market Scotland. I can still do that if I get my finger out |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm extremely cynical of all men.
I excel at self sabotage.
Oh and I love snacks."
Don’t blame you on men especially if it’s to do with your lived experience as a woman.
Self sabotage is tough but I hope you can work through it and unlearn it.
And tell us your favourite snack?? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Management. Hope I'm a good boss. Very loving. Love my kids. Ugly. That's it  "
I reckon you’re a great boss. Your kids are lucky to have you and I hope you’re not calling yourself ugly. Be kind to yourself |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was ill and off work for months so I gave up working and went to university. I discovered a love of education and have never looked back. I wasn't young either and I think this made it more enjoyable.
Wow I love this for you, man! What did you study?
Business and tourism management. I've never used it as I started teaching in my 4th year. I wanted to market Scotland. I can still do that if I get my finger out "
Oh that’s brilliant. If you want to, get back after it and pull your finger out when you’re ready. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was in a pretty bad accident overseas and broke multiple bones, leg, arm, ribs, jaw and a severe head injury, I was out for a couple of days and had a bleed on the brain.
If I hadn’t have changed seats with somebody I would I have 100% died.
I know this because the person I changed seats with died.
That changed me fair bit.
Still a dickhead though.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm extremely cynical of all men.
I excel at self sabotage.
Oh and I love snacks.
Don’t blame you on men especially if it’s to do with your lived experience as a woman.
Self sabotage is tough but I hope you can work through it and unlearn it.
And tell us your favourite snack?? "
Oh Steve where do we start,
first there's mini chocolate orange daim bars and also chocolate orange twirls! Have a bit of an obsession with chipsticks at the minute aswell, oh and cheese and grapes. The grapes are just to make me feel healthier though.
And the other stuff, yeah men are dicks. It's ok, I'll suck it up though.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm extremely cynical of all men.
I excel at self sabotage.
Oh and I love snacks.
Don’t blame you on men especially if it’s to do with your lived experience as a woman.
Self sabotage is tough but I hope you can work through it and unlearn it.
And tell us your favourite snack?? "
Oh Steve where do we start,
first there's mini chocolate orange daim bars and also chocolate orange twirls! Have a bit of an obsession with chipsticks at the minute aswell, oh and cheese and grapes. The grapes are just to make me feel healthier though.
And the other stuff, yeah men are dicks. It's ok, I'll suck it up though.
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"I'm extremely cynical of all men.
I excel at self sabotage.
Oh and I love snacks.
Don’t blame you on men especially if it’s to do with your lived experience as a woman.
Self sabotage is tough but I hope you can work through it and unlearn it.
And tell us your favourite snack??
Oh Steve where do we start,
first there's mini chocolate orange daim bars and also chocolate orange twirls! Have a bit of an obsession with chipsticks at the minute aswell, oh and cheese and grapes. The grapes are just to make me feel healthier though.
And the other stuff, yeah men are dicks. It's ok, I'll suck it up though.
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Chocolate orange? Hmm.....I'm in. I'll bring the chocolate orange hot chocolate to share x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At 16 I was about half a centimetre away from being stabbed for something a “friend” had done.
It made me reevaluate where my life was heading so I cut a few people out of my life and made a few big changes.
God knows where I’d that hadn’t happened. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"At 16 I was about half a centimetre away from being stabbed for something a “friend” had done.
It made me reevaluate where my life was heading so I cut a few people out of my life and made a few big changes.
God knows where I’d that hadn’t happened."
Where I’d be***
It’s a shame one of those big changes wasn’t proof reading before pressing post  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There was an incident that I have hinted about here but don’t want to give the full context as I know which side a lot of people are going to fall on.
Massively changed my worldview and especially my political beliefs.
Had another major incident that heavily changed my attitude towards women as well.For the better I think but still wished it never happened.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was in a pretty bad accident overseas and broke multiple bones, leg, arm, ribs, jaw and a severe head injury, I was out for a couple of days and had a bleed on the brain.
If I hadn’t have changed seats with somebody I would I have 100% died.
I know this because the person I changed seats with died.
That changed me fair bit.
Still a dickhead though.
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Jon, I’m glad you’re alive. I’m sorry that the person you swapped with isn’t though. Understandable that something like that would change you.
Don’t think you’re a dickhead - you’re well liked on here. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
It is also publicly viewable to anyone on the internet  "
I don’t know what to say lol. Sorry? I guess I just meant you can be honest without hopefully people being horrible. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm extremely cynical of all men.
I excel at self sabotage.
Oh and I love snacks.
Don’t blame you on men especially if it’s to do with your lived experience as a woman.
Self sabotage is tough but I hope you can work through it and unlearn it.
And tell us your favourite snack??
Oh Steve where do we start,
first there's mini chocolate orange daim bars and also chocolate orange twirls! Have a bit of an obsession with chipsticks at the minute aswell, oh and cheese and grapes. The grapes are just to make me feel healthier though.
And the other stuff, yeah men are dicks. It's ok, I'll suck it up though.
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I’ll lay out a spread for you if you’re ever down these ways! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"At 16 I was about half a centimetre away from being stabbed for something a “friend” had done.
It made me reevaluate where my life was heading so I cut a few people out of my life and made a few big changes.
God knows where I’d that hadn’t happened.
Where I’d be***
It’s a shame one of those big changes wasn’t proof reading before pressing post "
Wow that’s a real moment. Glad you came out the other end. It’s tough to leave people behind but look at where you are now.
Proof reading is something you don’t really need anyway. Unless you’re a proof reader.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"There was an incident that I have hinted about here but don’t want to give the full context as I know which side a lot of people are going to fall on.
Massively changed my worldview and especially my political beliefs.
Had another major incident that heavily changed my attitude towards women as well.For the better I think but still wished it never happened.
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I’m sorry you had some tough experiences but if they shaped you I suppose it’s part of your journey. Good your views and attitudes towards women changed for the better. That’s really positive! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Right handed when I write.
Left handed when I eat knife n fork
Plus say alphabet backwards as easy as forward. Thanks to my mum teaching me as a kid, cause she could. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Work taught me that the company I work for doesn't matter. I should work to live, not the other way around and I can wait for my progression when it comes.
My brother and sister getting divorced from their "traditional" marriages taught me that I don't have to do the same or rush into getting married.
My other sister's kids taught me that I don't need to be in a rush to have kids if I'm not ready.
Essentially, I thought I had to do everything in my 20s to set myself up for the rest of my life, but there really isn't any rush for me and I can take my time. Sorry if this was a bit long winded |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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^^^ Great learning. Hopefully we are moving away from what used to be the social norm and education, marriage them children. Life is YOUR journey , do it how YOU want.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"^^^ Great learning. Hopefully we are moving away from what used to be the social norm and education, marriage them children. Life is YOUR journey , do it how YOU want. "
Thank you, it definitely feels liberating but still get those nagging thoughts on occasion. Takes a while to unlearn that stuff haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Right handed when I write.
Left handed when I eat knife n fork
Plus say alphabet backwards as easy as forward. Thanks to my mum teaching me as a kid, cause she could."
Wow some good skills. Mums are great aren’t they? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Work taught me that the company I work for doesn't matter. I should work to live, not the other way around and I can wait for my progression when it comes.
My brother and sister getting divorced from their "traditional" marriages taught me that I don't have to do the same or rush into getting married.
My other sister's kids taught me that I don't need to be in a rush to have kids if I'm not ready.
Essentially, I thought I had to do everything in my 20s to set myself up for the rest of my life, but there really isn't any rush for me and I can take my time. Sorry if this was a bit long winded "
Don’t be sorry. I enjoyed reading this. I am glad you realised this. And this is sound advice for people in their 20s in a rush to settle down! You’re acing life and long may that continue! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I once had a brain infection and was convinced that Obama was in my bathroom. Luckily swine flu saved my life."
Thank God for swine flu -it saved you and I’m glad we still have you here! Obama not the best house guest but I can think of worse! Always lovely to see you in here  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I watched my daughter be born if that's not enough for a man to buck up his ideas then you've no hope "
Absolutely. And isn’t it wonderful being a dad?! Glad you do what you can for her. |
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in. "
Just want to say reading all your responses on here, you sound like a particularly gorgeous human x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in. "
You don’t have that long |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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41 quite broken from being a twat in 20s to late 30s
Educated but have very much slowed down to enjoy life now.
Musical total geek in some things over thinker happy in my own company and in that of those I trust , cynical,laid back but hyper attentive on things I simple cannot influence.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"41 quite broken from being a twat in 20s to late 30s
Educated but have very much slowed down to enjoy life now.
Musical total geek in some things over thinker happy in my own company and in that of those I trust , cynical,laid back but hyper attentive on things I simple cannot influence.. "
I'd say you have life down perfectly! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was happy once and lived that will have to be enough for this life all thats left is a shadow living in 6 foot world living on past glory ignoring and overriding until im rewarded in my next life greater the sacrifice greater the reward |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in. "
Never ever sweat the small stuff..life's too short |
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
Just want to say reading all your responses on here, you sound like a particularly gorgeous human x "
I agree he is. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in. "
Shaped by my Dad, he was a workaholic but he took care of me and my brother, perhaps not Hollywood style parenting, but he was there when we needed us and taught us independence from an early age.
My mother and Grandmother shaped me into the caring soul you see before you. Both in different ways. Mother: I had to grow up and look after everyone from a very early age. Grandmother: Don't prejudge everyone and listen to what they are telling you not what they say.
(It works for the most part) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
Just want to say reading all your responses on here, you sound like a particularly gorgeous human x "
Oh thank you you wonderful couple. That’s made my day so thank you and hope you have a nice one! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
You don’t have that long "
I’ve got as long as it takes |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I saw the world how it is and realised not all people are intrinsically good "
Tough to take but I get you. Although I believe we are all good underneath it all, I understand your perspective. You’re a good one. I like seeing your face in here. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"41 quite broken from being a twat in 20s to late 30s
Educated but have very much slowed down to enjoy life now.
Musical total geek in some things over thinker happy in my own company and in that of those I trust , cynical,laid back but hyper attentive on things I simple cannot influence.. "
There’s no manual. You did the best you could in those years and we’re left with the great person that came from it. Music makes it all better. Tell us a song you return to often? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I was happy once and lived that will have to be enough for this life all thats left is a shadow living in 6 foot world living on past glory ignoring and overriding until im rewarded in my next life greater the sacrifice greater the reward"
You should be happy these days. You’re a bright light to lots of people. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
Never ever sweat the small stuff..life's too short "
Way too short! Wonderful advice from a great man |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hello my angels and demons. I’ve been thinking today about the experience that really shape us. I’m interested to find out about you all so please tell me/ us something others might not know about you. Or tell an experience that really shaped you into who you are today or your worldview today?
This is a safe space so be nice if you’re in.
Just want to say reading all your responses on here, you sound like a particularly gorgeous human x
I agree he is."
Made my day x2. You’re even more gorgeous than I am though! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Shaped by my Dad, he was a workaholic but he took care of me and my brother, perhaps not Hollywood style parenting, but he was there when we needed us and taught us independence from an early age.
My mother and Grandmother shaped me into the caring soul you see before you. Both in different ways. Mother: I had to grow up and look after everyone from a very early age. Grandmother: Don't prejudge everyone and listen to what they are telling you not what they say.
(It works for the most part) "
Sounds like some amazing people made you an amazing man. And thanks for sharing these great lessons with us all! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"The only interesting thing about me, a good few people know already. However it's been a good while since I have mentioned it.
I'm a chimaera twin"
Wow! Just googled. That’s fascinating.
Good to see you here. |
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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago
Bedford (or anywhere beginning with B..!?) |
"I'm incapable of cultivating hair on my head. I know, it shocked me too "
I have plenty ...happy to share 
I'll get a doggy bag when I get to the hairdressers next |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm incapable of cultivating hair on my head. I know, it shocked me too
I have plenty ...happy to share
I'll get a doggy bag when I get to the hairdressers next "
Look at this thread bringing out the best in us! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Work taught me that the company I work for doesn't matter. I should work to live, not the other way around and I can wait for my progression when it comes.
My brother and sister getting divorced from their "traditional" marriages taught me that I don't have to do the same or rush into getting married.
My other sister's kids taught me that I don't need to be in a rush to have kids if I'm not ready.
Essentially, I thought I had to do everything in my 20s to set myself up for the rest of my life, but there really isn't any rush for me and I can take my time. Sorry if this was a bit long winded
Don’t be sorry. I enjoyed reading this. I am glad you realised this. And this is sound advice for people in their 20s in a rush to settle down! You’re acing life and long may that continue! "
Thank you, you seem very kind and supportive and wish you the very best going forward
P.S. I should note that I love my niece and nephew but can see how overwhelming parenting can be |
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I stood up to the junior school bully when he took football of my friends and me. No-one had every done it to him before. I squared up and shouted for him to hand it back which he did. No problems after that and in the years afterwards, it was never forgotten. |
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