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MIL thinks I'm a recluse...

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Antjexix Sun 06-Mar-16 11:08:34

Badenkate she goes out 3 times a week,she's 83 and lives on her own.

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ninathenana Sun 06-Mar-16 11:00:05

How often does she go out ?
I do have the occasional drink but have never gone to a pub on a regular basis. You get out more than me. Sounds like a case of "mind your own"

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Badenkate Sun 06-Mar-16 10:53:41

I sometimes wonder what is missing in some people's lives that they feel the need to rush from one activity to another Antje.

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Antjexix Sun 06-Mar-16 09:40:44

I try not to let it bother me but find it quite patronising at times. Normally I'm quite good at letting comments wash over me.smile

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ginny Sun 06-Mar-16 09:36:34

If you are happy with your life there is no problem, everyone has different ways of enjoying themselves. As for not drinking, don't either and I do occasionally get people saying 'oh, go on, relax and enjoy yourself '. Smile and ignore.

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Luckygirl Sun 06-Mar-16 09:28:02

Why do you care what she thinks?

Many people don't drink, including me - what does it matter?

Time to stop bothering about what other people think about you.

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Antjexix Sun 06-Mar-16 08:45:35

MIL told me yesterday that she is happy that I am now going to bingo and I am finally getting out as I didn't get out before! I was a little annoyed even though I know she meant nothing by it ,but felt like saying how glad I was that she saved me from rotting away at home. I am very happy with my life. I still work,go out to garden centre,lunch ect. With DH, Slimming World once a week and meet friends for coffee and lunch. Not to forget bingo! We also still have two adult children living at home. People also "feel sorry" for me because I don't drink and therefore could possibly not be enjoying myself...Does anybody else experience these attitudes?

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