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Forum: Club 30-81 28th April 2021, 19:56
Replies: 218
Views: 44,832
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Do you ever worry that you'll regret not having kids?

Pretty sure I will regret it the older I get but I know now its unlikely to happen and probably for the best as I'm not wired up to be a parent. Up until recently I was fine with that although my Dad...
Forum: The Lounge 7th January 2019, 14:21
Replies: 65
Views: 6,280
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Your goals for 2019

Make at least 2 new friends
Join a new social group
Lose the excess weight I’ve found over Christmas
Become more assertive
Drive to more areas as opposed to using trains
Learn to cook properly
Forum: The Lounge 21st October 2018, 14:19
Replies: 75
Views: 6,400
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Question for long-term users of SAUK

I agree. with this. Could it be related to the expansion of the board with several new sections being introduced? A lot of things in Club 30-81, the Study, Relationship room, Mental Health etc would...
Forum: The Lounge 20th October 2018, 22:22
Replies: 75
Views: 6,400
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Question for long-term users of SAUK

When I first joined in 2006 this place had a real buzz to it. Always a lot of different topics to read through which I could associate with and contribute. Much the same with the meets section where...
Forum: The Lounge 15th October 2018, 22:15
Replies: 24
Views: 1,894
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Life-Extension

Probably in the minority in that I wouldn***8217;t take up this offer even if it became available. On one hand it would be nice to still be leading this sort of lifestyle in 50-80 years time without looking...
Forum: Club 30-81 30th September 2018, 22:51
Replies: 24
Views: 6,354
Posted By Ben1981
Re: waste of a life

Pretty much from the start I was the shy kid who didnt fit in with the others at school and from that point on it didnt get much better. My best years were when found this site age 24 and for the...
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 22nd September 2018, 14:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,467
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Fine with being a loner?

I have one close friend I meet up with regularly and a few acquaintances I see now and then. Would be nice to have at least two more close friends and a partner but not being the most sociable type...
Forum: Club 30-81 20th September 2018, 23:03
Replies: 145
Views: 36,105
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Does not having children (in your 30s plus) bother you?

My own problem is that in the last few years I***8217;ve finally managed to get myself financially stable to the point where I can carve out a pretty decent social life. I regularly attend meetups with...
Forum: The Lounge 10th March 2018, 14:06
Replies: 20
Views: 1,722
Posted By Ben1981
Re: What do you like to do on holiday?

Explore the area. Go on plenty of excursions and try out the local foods. Not really a fan of sitting on the beach or by the hotel pool getting burnt. Seems a waste of a holiday and usually I only...
Forum: Club 30-81 18th December 2017, 18:41
Replies: 125
Views: 25,057
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Do you look your age?

A couple of times this year I've been mistaken for someone in their twenties which is a nice feeling. Intending to milk it for all its worth while I still can.
Forum: Club 30-81 5th January 2017, 18:39
Replies: 1,032
Views: 211,384
Posted By Ben1981
Re: The 30+ how are you feeling thread

January blues beginning to set in. Second day back at work and the 11 day christmas break I had already seems a long time ago. Still at least going back on wed means the weekends here already....
Forum: The Lounge 5th January 2017, 18:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By Ben1981
Re: 2016 good or bad?

Thanks. That sounds like the way things have gone for me too. And always find it very easy to slip into defeatist way of thinking. Thats why I want to sort things out while I still have time. Hope...
Forum: The Lounge 4th January 2017, 22:21
Replies: 226
Views: 16,076
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Football 2016-17

With Allardyce in charge I can't see Palace going down. Would be nice to see a different derby in the top flight and one thats just up the road from me so heres hoping Brighton go up.
Forum: The Lounge 4th January 2017, 22:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By Ben1981
Re: 2016 good or bad?

Bad year for me. Social life became stagnant. Drifted away from several friends. Got messed around a lot at work and no longer feel happy there due to a very bad atmosphere hanging over the place....
Forum: The Lounge 25th December 2016, 15:22
Replies: 20
Views: 2,726
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Do you like Christmas pudding?

I like it but never manage to eat it on the big day. Usually eat it boxing day with custard.
Forum: The Social Anxiety Room 22nd December 2016, 22:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,734
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Christmas shopping; not something I do

I usually only buy for my parents and Nan who are all easily pleased so thankfully don't have much stress. And I always make sure I get it done weeks in advance to avoid the heavy crowds. Then I can...
Forum: The Lounge 22nd December 2016, 22:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Ben1981
Re: The longest week in the history of mankind

I work for my local Borough council and we're in tomorrow too. Although we'll probably be let off early at around lunch time so don't mind too much. We only get the bank holidays off but I managed to...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 12th December 2016, 18:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Over analysis

Regular problem with me. Rather than just do something I end up analysing it to death and thinking of the worst possible outcome. I've ended up missing a lot of good opportunities to better my life...
Forum: The Lounge 12th December 2016, 18:38
Replies: 36
Views: 3,143
Posted By Ben1981
Re: How many real life friends do you have?

Not so long ago I had 6 friends I met up with on a regular basis. Sadly two have drifted away completely and 2 others I only see once or twice a year partly due to living far away and fall outs with...
Forum: The Lounge 1st December 2016, 16:47
Replies: 23
Views: 2,138
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Films for Christmas

Bad Santa
Die Hard
In Bruges
Black Christmas
Elf
Forum: The Lounge 27th November 2016, 17:43
Replies: 32
Views: 2,817
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Aims for next year.

Find a new social group to meet new people
Make more effort on dating sites.
Lose some weight
Update my wardrobe
Get out and about driving places

All aims for next year. The tricky part is...
Forum: The Lounge 27th November 2016, 17:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,025
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Going on holiday on your own

This used to happen quite regularly a few years ago. I've been on trips to Bruges, Amsterdam, Lake Garda, Barcelona and Sorrento that were arranged on the board and enjoyed all of them. Sadly since...
Forum: Other Issues and Conditions 27th November 2016, 17:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Decreasing self belief

Same problem for me. I'm not happy with the way my life is and need to change a lot of things to make it better. I have ideas how to improve but lack the confidence to actually go through with...
Forum: The Lounge 30th October 2016, 15:13
Replies: 51
Views: 5,853
Posted By Ben1981
Re: When do you plan to leave SAUK?

Been on this site for over 10 years now but hardly ever post. Most of the people I used to chat regularly with have moved on and the entertainment threads seem to have dried up over the years so...
Forum: The Lounge 24th September 2016, 14:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,222
Posted By Ben1981
Re: Parents getting older

Both parents are retired and getting to the problem stage. Dad is in the first stages of Dementia and also suffers from IBS and gets worried about every minor health problem like its about to kill...
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