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Topics in Lifestyle, family and relationships
When do Kids Grow Up
I have recently remarried after being the one who initiaited the end of my first marriage (yes I guess it was my fault but 10 years with no physical aspect to the marriage wsa a bit much to take). It's taken three hard years to get my head above w…
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Mother's Day
I visited the cemetry this morning and said my thanks to my Mum again. She did such a great job. Unfortunately, she was always blaming herself for everything that happened to her kids. I remember once, I had a bad motor bike accident and ended up in …
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Sun, 12th May 2013, 6:46pm
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Some thoughts on Dating web sites
I have noticed a few people mention they are disheartened or disappointed in outcomes from dating web sites, I would just like to put foward a few thoughts to help members approach this avenue with a more educated outlook. In no way I am I saying th…
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Thu, 9th May 2013, 7:14pm
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CAVEAT
gday having few problems with my ex-misses again she now wants to sell the house that i help pay for and renovated and keep doing the garden maintance on i am not really happy with her selling the house because she is going to move to a bad are…
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Thu, 9th May 2013, 4:57pm
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skype
gday i get bored on the farm in shipping container lets have a chat message me to add me as skype friend
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Wed, 1st May 2013, 8:14pm
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what ex-partners do to you
so my ex-partner lives in perth so work she works for a big bank this her latest idea run a bank in little country town get free car get free house sell the house in perth that i renovated then move her and kids to the country town 4 hours …
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Tue, 30th April 2013, 5:17pm
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Involuntary celibacy
I have read a number of threads on this forum where the member has written of how their marriage has “dried up”, or else they themselves have lost interest. I have read many similar stories on another forum dedicated solely to sexless marri…
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Tue, 30th April 2013, 5:15pm
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7 YEAR ITCH
here my storey after 7 years she kicked me out nearly died in mining accident in port hedland bhp in a tunnel in and out work not having stable career 2 kids and now living in shipping container and have no work what should i do to get her ba…
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Tue, 30th April 2013, 4:57pm
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conversation with belle
I met a charming woman about six months ago. The latest in a series. I have actaully been in a relationship longer than my siblings put togther. I just lack continuity as they die and/or leave me. So anyway, there are these two adults who are keen o…
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Mon, 29th April 2013, 11:35am
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At a loose end
Being goal driven most of my life and now retired, I seem to be at a loose end and dont know what to do with myself for the next 20 years. I dont need to work anymore and am living with my wife in our sea change dwelling,all is well. I am eternal…
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Fri, 26th April 2013, 1:01pm
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Financial position in retirement
I am somewhat puzzled about the question 'How much super/savings is enough?'. Or more particularly for my situation as we approach retirement 'What sort of life will our super/savings permit us in retirement?' It seems to be a social taboo to d…
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Fri, 26th April 2013, 12:16pm
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Not sure.... Confused
Hi Guys. Just joined today. Not sure why. I have no friends and don't really want any as I don't feel worthy. I have lots of friends from work but no one close. I am married but not sure for how much longer. My wife hates me and when our son reaches …
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Sun, 21st April 2013, 6:46am
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Impossible to get work in Melbourne...
Hi there - recent arrival form NZ (ex SA) - fully eligible to work here. I have two degrees, one in Accounting, one in the Social Sciences. I am an Associate Chartered Accountant with NZICA with 3 years post graduate experience as a business analyst …
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Fri, 19th April 2013, 8:14am
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I'm not sure what to do next
Hi, I found this site through some Googling and figured that I might be able to either get some things off my chest or get some advice (or both). I'm going to try and be impartal and just give information not assign blame, but having said that, it i…
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Wed, 17th April 2013, 7:29am
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Are there other Gay Guys in this networK?
Just wondering if there are other gay guys in this networK? I am jot your stereo-typical gay man. I am involved in gay advocacy work and promoting healthy social friendships between gay and straight men. Happy to answer questios from guys who have no…
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Fri, 12th April 2013, 7:45pm
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House hunting
Hi shedders, Ive recently become a single man and am unemployed due to injury. I have begun study in the social work field to gain experience for future employment. I was a bricklayer for 26 years and my body has had enough. Trouble is i have 3 chil…
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Sun, 7th April 2013, 7:31pm
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need help /advice - separation-divorce assett/house division
Hi / Im Mark/ i posted in 'introduce myself' a few months back but cant find my old post so will start again/ im 50 / separated-initiated by wife in 2012- after 20years marriage/ mortgage etc- i moved out of family home in March 2012- into rented…
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Wed, 3rd April 2013, 7:53pm
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Apparently suffering from depression
Hi all,, this is hard to write Married 10yrs, 2 great kids, started PhD, just moved interstate with family, back problems (stops me doing fun things, surf etc), money probs, no sexlife etc, sure you've heard it all before. Not been close to my wif…
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Wed, 3rd April 2013, 6:19pm
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how to help husband who is feeling down and lost
Hi All, Am not sure if this is the right page or what (sorry). However my husband of 5 months (we have been together for 3 and half years), is a farmer and for the past few weeks has been feeling extremely flat, sad, down and lonely that he does n…
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Tue, 19th March 2013, 11:23pm
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Relationship/ lifestyle issues
Hey all, im new to The Shed been meaning to get on here because it sounds like a great way to get help and make new mate. My names justin and im 20 years of age. Well to start with i have 2 issues uhh 1, i was in a relationship with a girl recently …
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Mon, 11th March 2013, 3:03pm
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