How many of you

I am always sharing information from things I read on GN. I think DH is a lurker any way.

However he has been told NOT to post on GN, It is mine! Otherwise I will start posting on Honest John's car talk or another of his specialist forums.

All my family not only know that I'm on GN, but also my username. My sons often ask what's happening on the 'net of the grans' and occasionally they'll give me a bit of gentle teasing about it, I chat about various threads with The Wonderful Man and share some of the mental health topics with my father-in-law as I know he will be interested.

If I find it interesting, sad, or just intriguing I will probably tell DH. He knows I'm on GN but not my user name. And none of my close friends know either.

Gillybob. If only my OH was that communicative.
He is also one of those people who, if it's not his interests, then forget it.

I live alone so no one to share with

I share things with my close friend, as it reassures us that we aren't bonkers, and the way we feel and think is normal for our age group.
Both my children know I'm on here, and my son will often ask me to check on grans opinions about stuff! ?

Nah! Very rarely do I share with DH, though I did just read him the joke about the sperm count and the jar lid ?

My husband knew, but wasn`t all that interested in what went on on here, my family know I come on here, but nothing else.

DH just roles his eyes and asks "on gransnet again".

Lemongrove I think maybe we have more time for humour, most of the mums are juggling work, homelife and kids.

Some of the antics on MN makes me smile though

I do not share much of my GN life with my DH ... He is sometimes inquisitive and sometimes (l think) a little judging/disparaging so l enjoy telling him that GN is full of interesting, intelligent, kind, 'switched on' people and l really enjoy it when something topical comes up e.g. on the national news and l can tell him how we are already on to it! But essentially this is my R&R space and he respects that and leaves me to it.

I was lucky enough to attend a meet up today, and on my way back to the station, I popped in (at his suggestion) to see my son at his office. He asked me how the lunch went. Then he said “did you know any these people?” “Only on line”, said I. “Is it one of your fishing forums?” he asked. “No”, I said. “If I tell you who it is, I may have to kill you!” He didn’t pursue it further! DH knows about Gransnet, but I don’t think anyone else does.

greyduster

I keep this to myself . DH hates me being on line or at least on iPad. I think he feels I should spend more time pandering to his every whim and cooking delicious food for him?

My OH has no interest in social media so I haven't mentioned gransnet to him and I don't talk about the posts or responses. I have mentioned it to friends I think would be interested or would benefit from a "chat" to people with lots of views and different life experiences.

I've always been quite open as to being on GN and listen to the comment "oh you on Granny Thingy again" I don't tell any one my user name

I occasionally tell my DH of some things written on GN but he isnt really interested.
I really enjoy Gransnet,and have made some nice friends here.

My family are aware I am on GN but like lemongrove they think it's for old people. Whatever next!

DH knows I am on GN, occasionally share something if I think he would be interested, can be quite revealing to get his thoughts sometimes.

I sometimes mention GN if there's a topic that comes up in conversation which has been under discussion. DH knows I'm on GN and anyway, I see no need to keep it secret. In fact, I think it's something more people could benefit from. So I tell em

Sometimes I do. Not often though I may add. I think a lot of people on this thread live totally different lives to me and maybe some others do too,
What I like about gn you are such a kind hearted lot and some of the stories people tell have brought me to tears.its so nice in this sad world that someone out there cares enough to give encouragement to someone else. Bless you for that.

Now all on my ownsome now - love reading the diverse comments and thoughts on Gransnet - years of experience, wisdom,advice and idiocy all on my IPad. All of us trying to fathom the rich tapestry of life despite having to wade through some of the poo ( appears some get more than their share) along the way.

Mmm, well it's private rather than secret. - Most of our time is spent together, even when in company so it's good to have a 'sounding board' of people who don't know us both. Really find the chat useful and learn a lot!

I sometimes mention to my sister or a friend if a particular topic may be of interest, but not much else really. I wouldn't go so far as to to call it a secret life as such.

My late DH was a' in one ear and out the other' unless
it involved our family, close friends , OR, the third person in our marriage which was DH's work.

Agree lemongrove, we have more humour..We're are not as serious as MS because we have learned to laugh at ourselves..because we are GN! I'm a widow and same as most of you, my DH wouldn't have been interested. But I share a few bits here and there with DD.