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What (Not who) have you 'Fallen in / out of love' with?

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Imperfect27 Tue 05-Sept-17 08:38:05

Twice in quick succession on news articles today I have heard the phrase ' as a nation we seem to have fallen out of love with' - one was the national lottery - and my greying cells have forgotten the other. But the phrase stuck like an ear-worm and made me think about what I might have fallen out of love with myself. there are probably quite a few things. Just to add a bit of balance, I thought for any one thing I have fallen out with, I should try to remember something I have fallen 'in ' with. And no,no,no - on all counts , DHs to be left out ha ha!

Here are mine:
OUTS:

High heels - oh how I loved them, particularly as a shorty, but just can't manage them anymore.

Stabby microwave meals - DH does most cooking and cooks from scratch which has probably altered my taste-buds. I used to love a carbonara - now they seem to salty or too bland.

Facebook - used to like it when first introduced to it by my 'young'uns' about 10 years ago, Now I am a FB lurker - very rarely put up an OP and I am quickly irritated by the 'Look at me having lunch/dinner/holiday / the perfect life blah, blah, blah.

INS

Being a Nanny - no explanation needed.

Current home - we downsized three years ago and I had my doubts about the move, but our modest little cottage is now my haven.

Body butter - gifted so many times and not used, but this year I opened the pots and love it now!

Over to you ...

kittylester Tue 05-Sept-17 08:51:00

Good subject, imp

My outs

Heels
The lottery - I'd love it if I won anything worthwhile
Cities unless for a very important reason.

My ins

Clothes - didn't have the time before - though I don't look any better
Moshulu shoes
Ankle boots.

For a start!

Nanabilly Tue 05-Sept-17 09:34:50

My outs...
Full face of make up
Stiletto shoes which I wore all day every day
Smart clothes
Camping

My ins...
Naked face
Leggings
Comfy footwear
Grandchildren
Caravanning

Lona Tue 05-Sept-17 09:39:52

Outs,
Shopping for fun? hmm
Men.

Ins,
Eating out grin
Granddaughters.

Imperfect27 Tue 05-Sept-17 09:40:48

Nanabilly I am with you on the full-face makeup. I went through a 'phase' in recent years where I bought all the stuff and thought I was improving my look. I think I just lost a bit of confidence as my skin noticeably began to age and a few blemishes started to appear. But I have returned to the natural look - DH says I don't need it (love him!) and prefers my natural look and I have grown to accept me again - warts and all grin.

Cherrytree59 Tue 05-Sept-17 10:13:15

OUT
Skirts dresses and tights
our big TV (leave it to DH and his
sport)
Cooking (also left to a now retired DH)
Lottery gave up when DH retired.
Ironing.

IN
Grandchildren
Baking (usually with oldest GS)
Toys and books
Amazon Shoppingblush
Amazon fire Kindle
GN of coursegrin

Lilyflower Tue 05-Sept-17 10:22:24

For years I had a Kitkat with my (otherwise frugal) lunch. Now I never do. When I had one for a change on holiday recently I was bemused at their former appeal but then I think they have changed. The chocolate seems to taste worse and the smaller bar is just irritating.

Since retiring I don't wear dresses or skirts much, but live in skinny jeans.

Buying new clothes. I launder and look after the old ones.

Feeling guilty all the time. I live life day by day now and enjoy it without feeling I owe someone else (employers chiefly) my time and attention.

I still love: books, reading, drama, clothes, jewellery, dressing up, cooking, food, Champagne, walks, the countryside, the coast, old buildings, art galleries and museums, Venice, eating out (can't afford to do much of that though!), my family.

Can't have given up completely.

kittylester Tue 05-Sept-17 10:30:50

I've not worn skirts and dresses for so long I forgot them. Actually, it's tights that I fell out of love with.

Make up (apart from lipstick) is another out.

Everytime I read this thread Im reminded of something else.

damewithaname Tue 05-Sept-17 10:34:48

As a youngling, not yet a Granny (I hope to be blessed with some one day)

Many INs.

OUTs:
Facebook! Yes. Almost a year sober from all that negative, keeping up with the Jones crap.
And the constant snide posts from family memberserk about one another.

Oh and definitely out with watching the Kardashians.

Tegan2 Tue 05-Sept-17 10:38:36

I'm always surprised when I'm out and about and someone recognises me when I'm not wearing make up; [something I would never have done for most of my life, but now I can't be bothered to put it on unless I'm seeing the grandchildren and fear that a makeupless granny would scare them].

TerriBull Tue 05-Sept-17 10:38:51

Outs, skin foundation never use it any more just lots of moisturiser. Yes, yes, yes to high heels, I rarely wear them either, just one pair for special occasions and they are punishing, feel very glad to kick them off at the end of the day. Magazines, so little content, although I quite enjoy them at the hairdressers, even the trashy ones like "Heat" grin but I'd never waste my money on them now, rather buy a book.

Ins, grandchildren naturally, A Berghaus jacket so easy to transport, never have to worry about it being creased, my Seasalt rain mac, wouldn't have bought either a few years ago or Jansport rucksack, Fit Flops, Van Dal loafers, ankle boots for winter, leggings, eyebrow products, defintely more important than mascara, now the lashes are becoming sparser sad Jo Malone perfumes, flat white coffees, coffee pod machine, bookshops both new and second hand for browsing, spend more time in Waterstones than any clothes shop now, The Times and Sunday Times, Cote restaurants really like them, National Trust days, the natural world, trees, flowers, lakes, beautiful coastlines, so much more imporant as you get older good for the soul, my kitchen which is about 3 years old, I love my silestone work surfaces, pull out tall cupboard, fitted eye level oven with microwave above and induction hob, White Company diffusers, my laptop, my husband bought me a tablet for my birthday a couple of years ago but I don't like it so he uses it, lovely bed linen. That'll do for starters I know I'll think of more but that'll do for now and of course nearly forgot GRANSNET and to a lesser extent MN smile

GrannyA11i Tue 05-Sept-17 10:44:59

Interesting thread!

Outs
Coronation Street (watched it till Hayley got ill)
Eye make up (still wear BB cream and blusher)
Tights (gave up 5 yrs ago)
Going out at night socialising
Keep fit classes
Camping in tents
Big heavy books

Ins
Grandchildren
BB cream instead of foundation
Shed of the Year and Amazing Spaces
Sewing and crochet in evenings
Reading online
Caravaning

Day6 Tue 05-Sept-17 10:48:24

Out

Perfume or scented anything
Heels
Newspapers and magazines (only on Sunday)
Desktop computer
Gold or 'proper' jewellery
Pets (now beloved cat died.)
Clothes shopping
Books (unless it's a must have charity shop find)
CDs and DVDs
Any adornment for the house (I have too many pictures and 'things'.)

In

Amazon Fire tablet
Silver, beads and cheap costume jewellery
Charity shops
MP3s
My easel and paints

Grannyknot Tue 05-Sept-17 10:53:00

Lifestyle and whether working or not has definitely changed how I am:

Outs:
Facebook
Make up
High heels
Small talk
Commuting/London
Tights
Fast food
Volunteering

In:
Twitter
Reading
Writing
Lip gloss
Leggings
My high street
Cooking and baking

lemongrove Tue 05-Sept-17 10:57:34

Outs: heels ( unless very small)
Hard beds
Early mornings
Pets ( for now anyway)
Tights ( they cut me in half)
Sherry
Foreign travel ( all the airport faff)
Ins: more walks
Shopping and browsing
Coffee with friends
More reading
Holidays in UK

moobox Tue 05-Sept-17 11:03:14

I thought I was in love with Tesco lime curd, but I was helping at the RNLI shop last week, and think I have changed my affection to their passion fruit curd. Yum - will have to clear the shelves next visit in case they de-range it. Had a love affair with Waitrose aubergine pickle at one stage. Disclaimer: I have no financial relationship with any retailer of provisions, lol.

goldengirl Tue 05-Sept-17 11:07:41

Can't think of 'OUTs' as I love clothes, still wear makeup, never worn stilettos. Hmm: I don't like shopping and I don't like battling the streets in London. I don't like housework either but that has to be done. I don't like soaps apart from Pobol y Cwm Omnibus. So there are a few after all!

Loads of 'INs' as there's so many things I want to do and so little time to fit everything in. This means though that I have things to look forward to.

Magicmaggie Tue 05-Sept-17 11:08:43

OUT
Like others have said high heeled shoes (although I do still keep some of my evening Russell and Bromley shoes just to occasional sigh over and stroke)?
Overpriced coffee in noisy coffee shops.

LOVE
My new coffee pod machine
Joining a U3A singing group.
Going to the local theatre matinee having just managed to get a half-price standby ticket, and knowing those around me have paid the full price?

JanaNana Tue 05-Sept-17 12:04:55

OUTS .....tights....lottery.....going abroad......microwave......ornaments......too many cakes......big cities.......too much TV. INS.....UK holidays......silver jewelry......Cornwall and Somerset.......beautiful comfy Moshulu shoes......eye make up only......posh bed linen......more favourite perfumes.......garden centres......reading more novels......soaking in the bath.

BRedhead59 Tue 05-Sept-17 12:06:52

Out - frilly blouses, bell bottom trousers, and paisley - I hate the fashions that return in general + Wall paper and fussy curtains.
In - Magnolia paint, trainers, jeans, polo-neck jumpers - never been out really

Nelliemaggs Tue 05-Sept-17 12:08:40

OUT had to go any footwear other than sandals and flip flops thanks to a neurological condition which produces intense heat in feet and hands.

Tights obviously

Listening to music. It's odd this but I prefer the spoken word these days though I still feel fluttery when I hear Elvis.

Talking politics. After years of arguing with young people who say voting is pointless I have given up and suspect they are right. Not that I wouldn't vote.

House cleaning. In my mid 70s I have just started employing a cleaner and love the results.

TV. I can take it or leave it.

Agreeing to help everyone who asks. Except where grandchildren are involved. I can't resist them.

Traipsing round the shops. I don't mind the supermarket but clothes and gift shopping I just hate.

Being indoors. If I can't get out for a walk or swim or a couple of hours of gardening everyday I feel imprisoned.

Facebook. I use it to see what my friends and offspring are up to but wider family members' addiction to wacky ideas and hate posts have made me realise how dangerous it can be.

Long haul flights. Very sad this but I can't cope with the 34 hour door to door journey to my daughter any more.

I'm sure I could go on but I can't sit still for long.

quizqueen Tue 05-Sept-17 12:38:27

I've given up on watching reality shows like X Factor and I'm a Celebrity but still can't give up Strictly, BGT or Bake Off (reserved judgement on the new presenters). I'll have to give up Dr Who too, in protest, at the stupid BBC thinking a woman will be suitable for the part. Instead of having the tv on all the time when I'm in the house for background noise I am now just switching it off.

I am paying more attention to my garden and decided to spend my ISA ( 1/2 % interest) on an extension instead of letting it fester. I'm not leaving any cash for the taxman as I'm giving it away in dribs and drabs to my children. I'm try to give up meat.

Horatia Tue 05-Sept-17 13:16:37

Outs
Most television programmes
Airports
Noisy restaurants
Exercise classes

Ins
Quiet restaurants
Vintage DVDs and VHS cassettes
charity shops

Greyduster Tue 05-Sept-17 13:23:43

My outs:
Gardening. Used to love it - now really can't be bothered.
Tying fishing flies - life is too short. Buy some!
Flying and, by association, airports.
Sat navs.
Honda cars. We have had four from new and three of them have developed an annoying squeak that can't be explained away - apparently!!!

Ins:
My iPad.
My piano - murdering a bit of Bach is a good destresser (not sure Bach would agree!).
Heather and gritstone under my feet.
Fish pie.

pauline42 Tue 05-Sept-17 13:45:32

Outs
Starbuck chai tea lattes
Fitbit watch
Cheese
Using cash
Spa visits

Ins
Futurelearn
Yorkshire tea
Yoga
Amazon shopping