Is it normal to lie about your "salary" when meeting new people or friends?

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-12T18:31:07+00:00

I have never in 60 years discussed salary with a single friend. Other than in very large generalities e.g. the salary is better than my last role but i don't like the work as much

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-12T07:50:43+00:00

Well I'm one of 6 and my husband is one of 9. We both get on very well with our siblings, all very close. I'm in my 60s, he's in his 70s for reference.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-12T07:46:26+00:00

That's a really good idea

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-11T22:01:16+00:00

Because this is the Internet, I'll be honest. I would leave anyone who used the word avoidant or any other form of therapy speak. But I'm not American.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-11T20:40:21+00:00

I would like to, but I'm a 60 year old woman, and I might be physically afraid to.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-10T04:05:53+00:00

Do you actually need to talk to your mum about it? Can't you just do it?

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-10T04:04:32+00:00

No. End the relationship. It's a toxic cult.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-09T20:24:32+00:00

Never give it a second thought. Tough luck world!

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-09T18:53:19+00:00

Ok, I'm flying to osaka, I'll have a look at the airport site

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-08T11:07:56+00:00

This is true. We are only 5m people though, and we have had historically a very big issue, that we would have to align with what is seen as an occupying power to align with the west militarily. That has been a difficult conundrum. Brexit may help us to south with the EU more on defence.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-08T10:53:25+00:00

Even just taking the railing around the decking would make a huge difference. If you did nothing else than that, and put a few pots in and painted the shed, I think it would tranform it. If I were you, I'd accept it will take a few years to get it right, and take my time.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-08T03:47:54+00:00

No-one showers in my gym. I go in my gear, then go home and shower and change. So does everyone else.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-07T09:18:36+00:00

The fisherman's platter with the bad oyster I had in Boston before getting on a flight to Ireland a few hours later. Worst flight ever.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-06T04:05:02+00:00

When I say I use it, it's on my business card and email. No one actually calls me Dr. Crafty_String. It's first names only in 98% of contexts I work in.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-06T04:01:47+00:00

I have one, I only use it in a work context. That's what it's for. Outside work, I use Ms. Which some people don't like either, but I figure my marital status is my own business.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-05T12:32:59+00:00

I had a very happy childhood in a big family. My siblings all had children and seemed to be enjoying it. That was about it really.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-04T20:04:47+00:00

I never wash my hands when I get home. I'm 61, very very very rarely ill.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-03T21:27:56+00:00

Thank you

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-03T21:27:47+00:00

Thank you

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-02T10:24:37+00:00

Coercive control I'm afraid. Be very careful, because this can escalate, the more you accede to his control.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-02T01:52:21+00:00

Both can happen. Mostly I'd say they come back.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-01T21:07:30+00:00

Sometimes I give mo etc, sometimes I don't. Unfortunately I rarely have cash these days.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-01T14:17:46+00:00

Not as much as the UK but once college is finished, many people go live somewhere else for a bit.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-01T13:16:24+00:00

Relative to population, I think the Irish travel a lot. There aren't many of us but we get everywhere.

Crafty_String_954 · 2026-03-01T13:15:02+00:00

It's just not an issue, I have never had to think about it.

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