FabSwingers.com forum: Best and worst part of living on your own?

By *usiclover84 OP Man
26 weeks ago

Birmingham

For those that live on their own what do you find are the pros and cons?

I've lived by myself for several years and for me the biggest downside is not having anyone to cook for. I love cooking but it's just not the same doing it for yourself

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Worst: no sharing bills

Best: everything else

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By *rdere OpusCouple
26 weeks ago

Brum - ish

The thing I find hardest is if you’re really tired or not well, there’s no one else to walk the dog, sort dinner etc. It’s you or no one.

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By *wingingphil69Man
26 weeks ago

castleford

Do what you like when you like😁

Shopping cleaning 😥

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By *zeroMan
26 weeks ago

Glasgow

Best: Freedom to come and go when I please, if I don't feel like cleaning it's just me it hampers and no one else.

Worst: no one to talk to at the end of the day, no closeness etc. I can go home from work and not speak a single sentence till its time to go to work the next morning

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By *parkle1974Woman
26 weeks ago

Leeds

Best: Doing what I want when I want

Worst: on cold nights having no-one to snuggle into

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

The production on it is a bit dated, and the 'de-do-de-de' bit is a little naff.

Oh sorry, that's Living On *My* Own by Freddie Mercury. My bad.

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By *aybeLadyWoman
26 weeks ago

West Dublin

Best: can cook what I want, sprawl in bed, tv choice is all mine.

Worst: loneliness, no cuddles, no kisses, no one to care for me when I'm feeling crappy or down. It actuallu hurts sometimes but I've learnt to just accept it.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Best - having quiet time whenever you need it.

Worst - no cuddles when you've had a bad day.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
26 weeks ago

Next Door

The worst parts for me are no one to sharing bills and chores. Chores, especially when ill.

The best is not having to explain things to anyone, do as I please without having to think of others.

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By *aybeLadyWoman
26 weeks ago

West Dublin

"For those that live on their own what do you find are the pros and cons?

I've lived by myself for several years and for me the biggest downside is not having anyone to cook for. I love cooking but it's just not the same doing it for yourself "

I love cooking also. Its my way of caring for people. Be nice to cook for someone, they appreciate it and we chat over empty dirty plates.

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By *olden RatioWoman
26 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire

Best - almost everything.

Worst - to echo other posters, it’s nice to cook for people. So I have my friends over... problem solved.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I live with my son and my daughter lives half with me so not completely alone but assuming meaning not with a partner

Best - peace and quiet, watch whatever want on the telly, not getting nagged for work pants left on dining room table ect

Worst - some nights the company would be nice, also coming home after a long hard shitty day at work especially in winter nice to have someone to come home too, getting a Chinese and watching a film much better with somebody else

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By *usiclover84 OP Man
26 weeks ago

Birmingham

Yeah absolutely. I agree with the others that people have said like chores, bills etc but it's the cooking one that really gets me. Seeing someone enjoying a meal you've enjoyed making is such a great feeling.

I don't get that same satisfaction cooking a meal from scratch when it's for myself

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By *onderWomanWlvWoman
26 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

Worst: cost

Best: it's mine

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
26 weeks ago

The Lake District

Worst : always coming home to an empty house

Best : freedom to do anything i want,pretty much

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Best: it's mine, I can just close the door and tell the world to fuck off.

Worst: the cost

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Honestly? After many years of husband (ex) raising a family, partners (ex) there is no downside to now living alone.

I’m happy in my own company. Always pleased to welcome family and friends but I love the freedom to do as I please.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Best a place to hide from the real world and switch off and be me !

Worst nobody to hide with sometimes and kissing I miss kissing

I actually just think if I had a dog my life would be pretty much complete and I don’t need anyone else

But then I remember why I’m on here

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By *bitofaslutWoman
26 weeks ago

Cannock

I haven't lived in my own for more than a few months in 35 years.

I do have the odd hotel night away for swingers club visits and hookups and the best bit for me in being able to do things to my own schedule rather than negotiating between housemates, pets and kids.

And the sex. That's a great bonus.

The worst is loneliness. When I was living alone back in the mists of time, having to come home to nobody, getting into bed on my own, that was tough.

I need the companionship of having people around me. I've lived like this for too long and the prospect of being alone now is crushing.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

On your own ?..hmmm

Best = not having to ask for permission to do or go anywhere.

Worst = ..take your pick ..loads there from loneliness to no one to share your life with .

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By *oughmanMan
26 weeks ago

Sunderland

Best: Being able to close the door and shutting out the rest of the world.

Worst: Maintenance between cooking, cleaning and work.

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By *ildo_swagginsthe3rdWoman
26 weeks ago

Wales

Upside : doing exactly as I please when I please.

Downside : nobody to bring me snacks.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
26 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Best: everything being exactly as I want it and not having to compromise with a partner who wants to put something dreadful on a wall.

The worst: inevitably in 50 years or so, the neighbours will comment that they've not seen me for a while and that the milk is building up on my doorstep.

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By *r.PringleMan
26 weeks ago

Bradford

Best: enjoying a peaceful relaxing bath without a partner wanting to come in to use the toilet.

Worst: NOT having someone to love or love me in return and the companionship.

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By *ucka39Man
26 weeks ago

Newcastle

"Best: Doing what I want when I want

Worst: on cold nights having no-one to snuggle into

Mr hot water bottle 😘 get him some PJ's

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By *urvelover87Man
26 weeks ago

London

Worst definitely cost and chores.

Best? The freedom, quiet, and actually finding the snacks where I left them instead of empty packaging.

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By *ickshawedCouple
26 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

I haven't lived alone for a long time, but the worst thing by far was having to deal with giant spiders by myself.

I do miss it staying tidy and knowing things stayed where I put them.

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By *ucka39Man
26 weeks ago

Newcastle

Having the space

Worst having too much spare space

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By *anonfire96Man
26 weeks ago

Mansfield

Worst is the loneliness, best is being able to do what you want whenever you want.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Best -

you can walk around the house naked.

You can stay in the bath as long as you want.

You can.play the saxophone at 2 o clock in the morning.

Worst-

You have to do all the shopping/ cooking/ gardening/ cleaning/ DIY..

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I live alone it's ok at times but 24/7 it gets too much,loneliness is a big thing now one doctor said it's like smoking 20 fags a day not good for ones well being

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By *ustincider888Man
26 weeks ago

Preston Ish

I'd love to live alone again .

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By *riar BelisseWoman
26 weeks ago

Holibobs

Worst- no-one to referee between the kids and me.

Best- I'll find that out when all the kids have moved out.

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By *ollyPocket75Woman
26 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Worst-

Not having someone to cuddle or wake up with.

Cost

Having to cook for myself

No one to off load my stress after work

Best-

No mess

Peace and quiet

Do what i want when i want

Space

Toilet seat isn't left up

No bulk loads of washing

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By *rAitchMan
26 weeks ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

Best - everything.

Worst - nothing. I enjoy my own company and I like the remoteness and seclusion of where I live.

I bake cakes for the ladies at work, and am always chatting with friends on WhatsApp, so never feel alone.

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By *ojangles69Woman
26 weeks ago

Milton Keynes

"Best - everything.

Worst - nothing. I enjoy my own company and I like the remoteness and seclusion of where I live.

I bake cakes for the ladies at work, and am always chatting with friends on WhatsApp, so never feel alone.

Dam!! Lucky ladies at your work place!!! Love home bake cakes!! Yum yummy!!

Best

Do what I what etc

Sofa to myself..well apart sharing it with my dog.

Happy to living alone too. As content in my life so I don't feel.need ro.be around other's to be happy.

Worst

Washing up!!! How does one meal prep created soo much washing up!!! Dislike it!

No cuddles

Kisses

Sex!!

Diy stuff I can do or attempt at it. More than capable to do it then relay on a man for help!!

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By *entleman JayMan
26 weeks ago

Wakefield

I miss spooning and cuddles. That’s it. All positive. lol.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
26 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"Best - everything.

Worst - nothing. I enjoy my own company and I like the remoteness and seclusion of where I live.

I bake cakes for the ladies at work, and am always chatting with friends on WhatsApp, so never feel alone."

Absolutely this^^^, with the exception of the baking and WhatsApp

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By *estructionDollyWoman
26 weeks ago

The Deep Dark Woods

"Worst: no sharing bills

Best: everything else"

This 👆

The costs are spiralling but I'll be fucked if I give up my sanity and move in someone else 😮‍💨

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By *uri00620Woman
26 weeks ago

Croydon

"Worst: no sharing bills

Best: everything else"

Absolutely this. I have no wish to live with anyone again. I love my own space.

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By *enelope2UWoman
26 weeks ago

Doesn't matter cant block distances

You're on your own..

But few actually are alone..or know what that means.. because most actually aren't fully alone.

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By *enelope2UWoman
26 weeks ago

Doesn't matter cant block distances

"I live alone it's ok at times but 24/7 it gets too much,loneliness is a big thing now one doctor said it's like smoking 20 fags a day not good for ones well being "

Yeah few really know what 24 hours 24/7 feels like most have 9-15 hours or 3-5 days a week and call that "Alone".

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By *JB1954Man
26 weeks ago

Reading

Perhaps different for me. Now a widower . But was single for over twenty years before that. Although was working away most of that. Yes have to do all jobs . Not that bothered doing.

I think my biggest downside yes being alone as retired now. Especially winter times. Dark about 1630 to 0800. People indoors as cold weather. Even if out. Unless in somewhere warm or out wind , rain. May chat . But not have time.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

The worst part is long, cold nights without adult conversation and nobody to cuddle up to.

The best part....doing what I want, how I want and when I want without having to discuss it first

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By *iscombobulated1523Couple
26 weeks ago

Worcestershire

Best - being able to do what I want when I want to if I don't want to hoover I don't have to

Worst - when A has stopped over for the weekend and has gone home Sunday nights are so horrible

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By *eoBloomsMan
26 weeks ago

Springfield

Best: More quiet moments

Worst: Too self centred

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By *each needs some creamWoman
26 weeks ago

Ilfracombe

Best...Peace and quiet, no stress.

Worst... No else to blame but yourself when you sit down on the loo and there is no toilet paper 🧻

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By *spenfallsMan
26 weeks ago

Northamptonshire

Best: The freedom to spend your time, money and mental energy however you want, without having to compromise or worry you might hurt someone else's feelings... Also, no-one moans if you just want to stay in bed all morning, masturbating. 😂

Worst : The bloody cost of everything!.. And the lack of someone to talk to about your hopes or fears. The single life can lead to lying awake at night, overthinking all your problems.

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By *moothdickMan
26 weeks ago

stoke

It can get a little lonely at times

Pleasing yrself

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
26 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I love living on my own. Love the peace and quiet. No bad points

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By *erfHerder74Man
26 weeks ago

Inverclyde

Worst nobody to cuddle in bed with

Best learning to say no

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By *eggy8574Man
26 weeks ago

WANTAGE

Best: The freedom to do what you want when you want

Worst: (in my opinion) The over bearing sense of loneliness, with no to even say hello too!

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By *hataliceinwanderlustWoman
26 weeks ago

Cambs

Having silence after work is the good part for me

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By *ooBulMan
26 weeks ago

SNottingham

Worst: No one to talk to when you have a a dilema or a problem. I do have close, really good friends - but it's not the same... A nice female bottom you can rub like Mr Miyagi. A hug from behind, a kiss on the neck. A kiss or a cuddle even?

Best: Me making a choice my way & on my own. No one to argue with (so less stress!)

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By *att1990xxxMan
26 weeks ago

Plymouth

Wanking whenever I god dam feel like it!!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
26 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I like to:

Phone my friend who has 3 kids and lives in bedlam and ask him if he can hear the noise at my end. When he says no, tell him neither can I and isn't it nice and how I'm just about to have a nap on the sofa.

Send my other friends with kids photos of my chocolate tin and tell them that ALL of the contents will still be there when I get home from work.

In fairness, I do point out that in their older years, when they have a fall, at least one of their kids will probably be around to pick them back up, whereas I'll just be found by a cleaning crew.

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By *hief_Of_AlwaysMan
26 weeks ago

1313 Mockingbird Lane…

I never have. But it’s always been the dream to.

I can’t stand people 😠

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By *ympho6969Woman
26 weeks ago

glasgow

Doing everything solo. Paying, cleaning, cooking, shopping, bins out and in, all me me me

But then again, I'm not cleaning up after someone else's mess. I'm not arguing about finances.

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By *ouble-SidedCouple
26 weeks ago

Voldsøy

We've never lived alone. It sounds like it could be bliss... but Idk, I like how we do!

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By *rdere OpusCouple
26 weeks ago

Brum - ish

"In fairness, I do point out that in their older years, when they have a fall, at least one of their kids will probably be around to pick them back up, whereas I'll just be found by a cleaning crew.

There are so many elderly people in care or who live alone and rarely see their kids that it’s not as much of a plus as it sounds 😂

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By *0ng0 furyMan
26 weeks ago

Birkenhead

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By *0ng0 furyMan
26 weeks ago

Birkenhead

"Worst: no sharing bills

Best: everything else"

perfect!

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By *onestjohn1962Man
26 weeks ago

Sheffield

Best. No one to moan if I want to watch Netflix in my pants whilst eating ice cream in the morning.

Worst. No one to scratch that itch!

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Talking to yourselve lol

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By *oodmessMan
26 weeks ago

yumsville

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By *oodmessMan
26 weeks ago

yumsville

You can do exactly what you want whenever you want. Downside is that you are alone when your day's done and the quite/boredom can sometimes be overbearing.

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By *hrissycox66TV/TS
26 weeks ago

watford

All happy here all pro’s except a holiday partner

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By *artfordBlokeMan
26 weeks ago

Dartford

Love the peace and ability to do what I please, when I please. Hate cooking for one, there are few things more depressing than when I peel my one spud and one carrot.

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By *ornydavina53Man
26 weeks ago

tonbridge

Been retired nearly 7 years now, like my music, reading, football on TV, cooking for one is worst, I go to pub meet brother fortnightly, meet mate for few beers once a week, watch Chelsea on sky with neighbour.

I miss someone in my life for holidays away, go alone but not the same, no foreign holiday for 25years, Sussex now or isle of wight, be nice to have a regular friend to wank with, or have good snog, I do x dress for my pleasure, as it turns me on in stockings and suspenders, nervous meeting at my flat, as trust big issue, like a man to touch me and wank me, now 71, love to be seduced sometime or ride a nice cock, not sure if I'm confident enough though

David 💋💕

Ps sorry for going on so long

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By *2000ManMan
26 weeks ago

Worthing

Pro Peace and quiet.

Con Sometimes I like a break from the above!

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By *amRod64Man
26 weeks ago

Gravesend

Best almost everything

Worst The neighbours shagging especially after I was refused permission to watch

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
26 weeks ago

Central

Worst - nobody to do my chores

Best + space, peace everything is geared to my needs and tastes. Etc

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By *im le2Man
26 weeks ago

AYLESTONE

Best thing is I never have to get dressed.

Worst part is household cleaning, washing,cooking.etc

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By *heelerMan
26 weeks ago

Northants

"Best thing is I never have to get dressed.

Worst part is household cleaning, washing,cooking.etc "

You could do it naked and you may get seen which adds to the excitement.

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By *heelerMan
26 weeks ago

Northants

"Been retired nearly 7 years now, like my music, reading, football on TV, cooking for one is worst, I go to pub meet brother fortnightly, meet mate for few beers once a week, watch Chelsea on sky with neighbour.

David 💋💕

Ps sorry for going on so long"

You must feel depressed watching Chelsea these days the club has changed so much bloody Putin

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By *uriousscouserWoman
26 weeks ago

Wirral

Best: the peace. I can't imagine ever living with someone again.

Worst: the fear that if I do something stupid and cause myself a terrible injury (not a completely unthinkable scenario; I'm a dozy uncoordinated mare), nobody would know to fetch help.

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By *ensualpleasures69Man
26 weeks ago

leeds

Best….not sure

Worst….feeling like I do now, 91 yr old mother in hospital, son is a drug addict, feel shit but I’ll get through, when the going gets tough………the tough get going!!!

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By *ampireLoveMan
26 weeks ago

Essex

Best: Everything

Worst: Nothing!

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
26 weeks ago

Ryde

I don't have no time for no monkey-business, not to mention that I get so lonely, lonely, lonely living on my own.

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By *ensual DesiresMan
26 weeks ago

Teesside/North Yorkshire

No one to argue with. Pro

Nk one to talk to con

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
26 weeks ago

Merseyside

I have never lived in my own

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