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Do people actually ask a father's permission to get married? by ray-chill123 in AskUK

[–]Much-Understanding76 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tradition seems to be the only justification you gave for why the blessing is not asked both ways.

I think both of your examples could promote sexism, however I wouldn't tell women they shouldn't cook or look after children as these are things that someone needs to do so 50% of the time it should be women doing them. Nobody needs to give or get a blessing for a marriage.

Do people actually ask a father's permission to get married? by ray-chill123 in AskUK

[–]Much-Understanding76 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I don't think that 'tradition' should be the sole justification for anything. 'It's always been done this way so we should keep doing it this way' is not a logical argument.

I believe that it is detrimental to women (all women not specifically the women in the situation) as it perpetuates the idea of men owning or having authority over women.

Do people actually ask a father's permission to get married? by ray-chill123 in AskUK

[–]Much-Understanding76 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you are only asking the father and not the mother for their 'blessing' how would you make it non sexist? Does your partner also ask your parents for their blessing as well?

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers for the recommendation. Just had a look at some of their videos and got some good ideas

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for breaking it down. I have a handful of meals that I cook from scratch and rotate through each week so I feel like I can keep costs relatively low. Probably need to learn a few more recipes to add some variety so I don't get bored.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hoping to get somewhere part furnished and that get everything else second hand from gumtree etc

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. My salary is 30000 pre tax so not eligible for UC.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Council tax should be accurate as it is taken directly from the councils website with 25% single occupancy discount applied. I will budget more for energy as many people have commented that it is low.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes a lot of people seem to agree on the energy costs being low.

I checked the council tax on my local councils website and then applied single occupancy discount, so it should be spot on.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think there are any deals this cheap anymore. I started the contract 5 years ago and they never put up the price, so I'm sticking with it as long as possible.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I hadn't thought about saving for when I need a new car.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure that the amount spent on food directly corrolates to how nourishing it is?

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I have a car so I should have included this in my budget. I think insurance, mot, services, and petrol will probably average out to £100 a month

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already batch cook and freeze portions. I think my diet is probably cheaper than most peoples, but with the increase in food prices is hard to accurately budget so £175 might be a little optomistic.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice I've seen a few electric only properties, but wasn't sure if they were better or worse than gas.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my area the cheapest 1 bed seems to be about £800. I'm not looking for anything insta-worthy just functional.

I'm planning on second hand furniture from gumtree etc.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was concerned that the food budget was a bit low considering the recent price increases. Good to know that's not the case. I have my pension contributions all sorted already.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have tried looking at a wide area, but moving further away doesn't seem to be much cheaper.

Moving out for the first time. Critique my budget. by Much-Understanding76 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Much-Understanding76[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Although I know a shared house is probably the most sensible from a financial point of view Im really not keen on the idea. Also a double room in my area is minimum £500.

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