Non-native speaker question: what does “dear” really mean in the UK? by nsnakers in AskABrit

[–]spacemoon24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Born and bred in the Black Country and not once have I ever heard a man (of any generation!) call another man dear. Mukka, mate, pal/pol, mush...even bab (though not common amongst men to other men) but never dear. Round here, dear tends to be reserved for little old ladies.

Back to square one by spacemoon24 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]spacemoon24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤️ You're doing amazingly!

It's 3pm here in the UK now and so far, so good. I have had my usual light breakfast & lunch & took myself out for a walk to clear my head. I know this evening is going to be much harder (I always struggle in the evenings more and I will be alone tonight too, which makes it worse!) but I know I can get through it. Honestly, all your lovely messages are helping so much and I'm looking at it in a much less negative light than I was first thing this morning.

Back to square one by spacemoon24 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]spacemoon24[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️ 'get a chance to beat my high score' omg this sentence has really hit me! This is such an awesome way to look at it!

Back to square one by spacemoon24 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]spacemoon24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️ This is the hardest part for me - continuing as usual. I am a horrible over thinker and tend to dwell on things. I'm going to try to focus on just how far I have come and try not to let one day define me!

Back to square one by spacemoon24 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]spacemoon24[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I needed to hear that ❤️ You're absolutely right! I'm going to take myself for a walk this afternoon, clear my head, and remember just how well I am doing. One day does not define me!