FabSwingers.com forum: How has lockdown changed you?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Personally, 2 months without a haircut has left me looking like I belong on a surfboard (or skateboard, take your pick). I've quite enjoyed having the safe environment to see what I'd be like with longer hair (even if it is a bit messy). I think it makes me look younger.

Has lockdown changed you for better or worse in any way?

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By *ncemoreroundthesunCouple
over a year ago

A town and place not in the UK

Greater appreciation for some and deeper disgust in others.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've become tanned and put on weight and i now realise living by the sea is a marvellous thing

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By *etite_delightWoman
over a year ago

BunnyLand

"Greater appreciation for some and deeper disgust in others."

I second that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I appreciate the freedom we have and we had. Slowed down in everything. Helps me see the world in a new light.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I appreciate the freedom we have and we had. Slowed down in everything. Helps me see the world in a new light.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales

Am bigger, I don’t think I will get away with the excuse that my clothes have shrunk any longer. I appreciate having some time to myself, my diary has been clear now for 10 weeks and not rushing around 7 days a week is definitely refreshing. I appreciate less frequent food shopping trips, I appreciate still being able to work from home and most of all right now, I appreciate my health in a way that I perhaps have never done before

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate it here. I wanna go home.

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By *herryblossom_BJWoman
over a year ago

Oxfordshire/Hampshire

"I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com"

Same... Just work and no fun

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

The first half did, the second half I worked hard to regain me, so pretty much back to normal now mentally and physically, I'm glad I'm allowed to start back to work again next week and schools open, life is moving forwards nicely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com

Same... Just work and no fun

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I'm on my own but I'm still fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It xganged me for worse I dont go out apart to work, once a week nhs shopping day terrifies me too. I was eating crap and put a stone on. I be told ive bad depression now so trying to rectify it xx

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’ve become a silent soul, will find it very strange physically talking and interacting with people

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com"

Sorry to hear that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

due to various reasons before all this i did not necessarily go out much or interact with others much

its totally different when its someone else telling you that you cant and i do miss my daily routines

have found myself walking a bit more even if only short ones - when someone told you that it was one reason to get out I took advantage

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Am bigger, I don’t think I will get away with the excuse that my clothes have shrunk any longer. I appreciate having some time to myself, my diary has been clear now for 10 weeks and not rushing around 7 days a week is definitely refreshing. I appreciate less frequent food shopping trips, I appreciate still being able to work from home and most of all right now, I appreciate my health in a way that I perhaps have never done before

I really like this post, I think I pretty much feel the same way

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've become tanned and put on weight and i now realise living by the sea is a marvellous thing

I've put on weight too, I lost the motivation to exercise for a while, but I'm getting back into it now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The first half did, the second half I worked hard to regain me, so pretty much back to normal now mentally and physically, I'm glad I'm allowed to start back to work again next week and schools open, life is moving forwards nicely "

That's really good to hear, I'm glad you're feeling better

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Made me appreciate just the simple task of socialising with others. A visit to the seafront, shops, food outlets etc

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Lost touch with friends a bit as don't have much to say, some have been really financially affected so you hardly want to be saying you are ok and keeping going.

Mostly I've been positive, had a few wobbles but minor.

Have been really busy workwise and so have been neglecting myself so need to address that and get some weight off and drink less!

Jo x

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

Lockdown has been a wild ride for me, and much has changed. I have become a father to a living child, and it has made me more responsible and more patient than I was. I have also grown much closer to some wonderful friends, and found within myself a much greater well of compassion and care for others than I thought I had. I’ve rediscovered a level of commitment to my work that I thought was gone forever, and I’ve shaved my head for the first time in about 15 years, so I look very different now too. I’ve always thought of myself as a rather solitary person, comfortable with my own company for long stretches. I know now that isn’t entirely correct. I miss my family and my friends. I’m looking forward to all sorts of cuddles and snogs and meets when lockdown is lifted, laughs and drinks and dinners and parties. And there are about 50 people waiting to meet my son. Lockdown lifted will bring even more changes. I cannot wait

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By *inaryGuyMan
over a year ago

Near the River

Working from home has made me appreciate how rubbish it was commuting everyday to the office and enjoying a less busy town, less traffic and noise, saying hello and thank you to people you pass on the pavement, getting by with less choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has lockdown changed you for better or worse in any way?"

We'll start by calling it a "partial lockdown" people were still allowed out for exercise shopping and work.

Not a thing changed for me. I just carried on as normal in every single aspect.

Like a Butlins Camp compared to prison this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its made me realise what a cunt my boss is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Life seems simpler. Less shopping, less consumerism and no commuting.

I've finished the garden. Grown a beard, shaved it off and cut (shaved) my own head.

I want to move to country more than ever, grow some veggies and have a few chickens and dog. I'd like to do this with some one who shares my kinks and live a simpler life.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"Greater appreciation for some and deeper disgust in others."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com

Same... Just work and no fun

Keyworker here too, except work has never been so quiet so I'm not sure what my key is!

I've been office bound until recently but now I can roam for some things.

As for lockdown I miss my outdoor fun and, god help me, the gym. On the other hand I've lost weight, saved money and got a lot of outstanding house jobs done. Lockdown's ok, I think we should do it more...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a changed man i tell you, I'll never take anything for granted again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"due to various reasons before all this i did not necessarily go out much or interact with others much

its totally different when its someone else telling you that you cant and i do miss my daily routines

have found myself walking a bit more even if only short ones - when someone told you that it was one reason to get out I took advantage"

The 'mandatory' daily walks have helped me too.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I think it's made me more thoughtful and considerate; people would irritate me before and I'd make my general disdain for them known. Now I think - "well what's going on with them?". I don't want to add to any one's struggles because people are going through enough.

I'm also more grateful; the fortunate financial and career position both my partner and I are in, the incredible work my family and key workers do and the wonderful relationships that offer laughter and support and love. Even little things like the daily messages friends send or the ones checking in on me, taking time to do so means a lot. I think it's made me reassess what is important and life and overall I'm better for it (albeit chubbier!).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I quite like the longer scruffy hair look on some guys. Not all lockdown hairstyles are created equally so it’s a specific look type of long scruffy that I like

I’ve lost a lot of flexibility as I’ve been spending more time on my bum. Creaking, aching joints I feel like an old lady

My skin is really good at the moment though, probably from not going up and down the motorway into the city centre everyday

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By *emo169Man
over a year ago

Crawley / Pattaya, Thailand

62 days without alcohol and just over a stone in weight lighter feeling good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"62 days without alcohol and just over a stone in weight lighter feeling good.

Well done you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a keyworker - so all it has done for me is taken away any fun, friends, family I had

Bored.com

Same... Just work and no fun

I'm totally sick of it aren't you?

I'm so cross that I'm not one of the lucky ones to be furloughed having a nice paid break from work

I'm running around sweating wearing PPE while they're all having BBQs!

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By *nogs and SpanksWoman
over a year ago

Herts/Beds border

I not the most social person, but I'm definitely missing my family and friends. I just want to chill with them in a beer garden and have a hug.

I've had to become more patient with my kids, they're sick of the sight of me but can't go back to school until September.

I've got back into running, which I was always too exhausted to do before. And that's doing wonders for my mental health.

I cut my hair, with the help of a 14 year old, so it's... interesting

And I'm slightly chunky from all the stress baking I did at the start, but I've managed to lose 1/2 a stone now so I'm heading in the right direction.

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