Not sure if i want help or a place to vent... but I m sure I cant be the only mum / parent who feel this way 😉 My daughter has no problems or issues that need sorted. She is just a typical pre teen that knows it all, seen everything, with an attitude one minute and her typical lovely, funny, generou...
On the subject of rescue dogs, i wanted to add that we did consider it. But, as i m totally unexperienced and as I have 0 confidence on training a dog because I have never done it before, i felt i couldnt take on the responsibility. Welcoming a pet is a responsibility in itself, welcoming a rescue t...
We welcomed our new puppy at the end of lockdown #1. My husband had dogs when he grew up and I didnt. In fact, i m not a dog lover and never have been. But i m totally smitten now and she is a wonderful addition to the family. It took us 3 years to get a dog from agreeing to get one to researching t...
I agree with others you have a bigger problem than using the credit card but easily solved if you are two reasonable adults in a partnership. You need to sit down with her and discuss openly the finances: where you are cash wise this end of year and what is your expected cash flow for next year. The...
At 16, I would expect my child my child to be able to own a decision they have made be it a mistake or not. But I would also expect an ADULT to be able to check that the money exists before buying such a gift: send me the money first and then I ll buy it or something like that. I would also expect t...
Hi I m sorry you have been made to feel this way. This should be a time to rejoice: even if your hisband dont accept the job offer, you should be enjoying that time of talking about the what ifs. I am a serial expat here. Havent loved in my own country for nearly 20 years. I ve relocated as a single...
Hi OP I agree with a previous poster that said that you cannot let it go. How you respond now will be the benchmark for both the future treatment of your daughters and your future relationship. So think it through yes, but DO respond. I would make it very clear that 1. You are the parent and when ar...
Just wanted to warn others if you are planning an international relocation to be wary of ysinng the services from #cadogantate They position themselves as a high end removing company specialised in fine arts and antiques. I have pictures to show the appalling packing they did and the appalling stora...
Hi everyone Looking for advice on the dos and donts please. As per the subject we are seriously considering a 12ft round or rectangular in-ground trampoline. I know they are expensive but we are willing to go for it (in spite of the astronomical costs especially rectangular ones) if they stand the t...
That is a very french approach that you have described - doesnt surprise me at all (I am French) thats why i refused for my children to enter the French system. Having said that, I also find the 7+, 11+ and 13+ of the english system dreadful for the children mental wellbeing. To subject them to so m...
Of course you are reasonable to ask her to either stop or to reduce it. If she is tagging you, she is disrespecting your right to a private life or to a more private life than her. And of course she should respect your feelings. You can unfriend her as well as you are obviously not using social medi...
@sloaneydonkey Wow. Really? Outrageous. @OP I am sorry i dont know anyone I can recommend, I just thought that you got a horrible answer for your question. I am sure it is a very hard situation and the most i would say is make sure you think long term about the relationship you want with your child....
