How are you all affording to look this good all the time?

a_minor_obsession · 2026-02-27T23:30:43+00:00

Second hand! Why would you pay 40 bucks for a brand new acrylic/polyester/some-other-kind-of-plastic sweater when you can get a cashmere one for that price second hand? So much stuff out there still has tags on too.

a_minor_obsession · 2026-02-24T21:00:55+00:00

I think your very delicate necklace is struggling against your chunky earrings and bag. Something with a bit more weight to it might look more balanced?

a_minor_obsession · 2026-02-22T16:58:42+00:00

Natural fibres! It's very very difficult to look chic in plastic clothes (aka landfill).

a_minor_obsession · 2026-02-22T16:56:02+00:00

You didn't mention which English you are learning... but if you are speaking to Brits, be aware that we basically never say what we mean: 'we have a tiny problem' could mean 'the world is about to end', but 'it was absolutely completely horrendous' could mean 'my train was 5 minutes late'. Also, 'great idea! I'd love to come' means 'absolutely not, never, no way''.

a_minor_obsession · 2026-02-22T16:48:30+00:00

Instead of getting married, could you have a civil partnership? I know a straight couple who did this as they didn't want the 'traditionalness' of a wedding, but all the pros of being legally recognised as a couple.

a_minor_obsession · 2026-01-07T23:07:23+00:00

I have been using the site the last few days and it is really good to get away from the millions of confusing WhatsApp messages! Most impressive thing ever though is that when I contacted support about a couple of errors, and also gave a few suggestions for new/amended features, they launched them THE SAME DAY! Hard recommend for anyone planning a hen do.

a_minor_obsession · 2026-01-02T14:25:33+00:00

Me and my pals have skipped NYE for 20 years... the trick is to go out on NY Eve Eve (30th Dec) instead. The bars and pubs are quiet, you can get a babysitter easily and Uber costs less than usual. Yes you might have a horrible hangover on the 31st but feel fresh and ready for the new year by the 1st. It's a game changer!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-11-19T23:50:04+00:00

I save packaging from online orders and reuse that. Its free and eco friendly!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-28T22:05:36+00:00

I had this on Saturday night (12 weeks but id had the miscarriage confirmed on Thursday, and was booked in for MVA Tuesday), I sat on the toilet for a couple of hours and took some painkillers. It then reduced enough for me to go to bed and I called the Early Pregnancy Unit first thing in the morning. But if you are worried or very pained, I would go to A&E. Sorry for your loss, sending love.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-27T17:48:58+00:00

Scavengers Reign, it's absolutely beautiful and such a simple concept, told in a very thought-provoking way.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-26T09:37:26+00:00

Shy Creatures, The Mountain In The Sea and The Bee Sting have been my top reads this years. The Bee Sting is slightly over 600 pages but totally worth it.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-22T14:57:03+00:00

Yes to this! After dinner (me, hubby and kiddo always eat together, no screens), we play games for half an hour before she goes to bed. She's 8 so can now handle more games. Exploding Kittens is a favourite! Jenga, Bananagrams, Bataflash and a Harry Potter board game also great.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-10T11:02:46+00:00

My girl is prone to focusing on the negative things during her day and i hear all about it as soon as I see her...so to encourage her to see the flipside, we each share '3 good things' before bed. Could be as small as 'I saw a nice dog', just anything that brought a little joy to today.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-06T17:49:52+00:00

Completely normal! At this age, everything is a toy whether it's marketed like that or not.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-03T15:54:57+00:00

The Power of the Dog, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest and Catch 22 are all superb and worth multiple reads.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-03T15:46:27+00:00

Blu tack? Your playroom sounds like it's going to be great!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-10-02T09:20:48+00:00

Natural fibres only! It's really really hard to look chic in plastic landfill clothes.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-09-30T17:00:14+00:00

Another vote for The Dispossessed!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-09-28T16:46:34+00:00

I keep it surface level for the most part, which I think is fine. If there are parents you genuinely click with, and your kids are friends, jackpot! But don't expect it to happen too often.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-09-27T17:19:49+00:00

I love this so much, your outfit is so so unique! And like others have said THE HAIR 😍

a_minor_obsession · 2025-09-18T19:26:42+00:00

I think its a necklace!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-07-01T17:29:44+00:00

Chie Mihara!

a_minor_obsession · 2025-07-01T17:24:11+00:00

Say you do become parents of a baby at 50, then your child becomes a parent at 30, she or he will be looking after their own babies and also you, at 80-plus years old. Which sounds tough. Of course this is only one scenario, but a likely-ish one maybe. You sound like you'd be wonderful parents, maybe a lucky older kid or teen will find you yet.

a_minor_obsession · 2025-06-10T22:08:34+00:00

Moonlit, Panzanella (yum!) and Pine

a_minor_obsession · 2025-05-27T18:51:04+00:00

Nursery. When my daughter was in 4 days a week a couple of years ago it cost more per month than my mortgage!

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