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Lovely read as always.

I have no idea what my love languages are. Maybe a mixture of everything 😆

I’ve definitely been leaning more to experiences in the last 15-20 years. I’d much rather meet up with a friend than pass presents and not see them.

Your section on physical touch reminded me of father and son in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne several years ago, both were giving out hugs. I was really struggling mentally, physically and emotionally. I really needed a hug so I hugged them both!

I’ve had a few people pass me gifts recently. It’s been a real effort to open up to receiving them as I’ve been judging that they’ve “spent too much” or “shouldn’t have” if I know they are going through a tough time or don’t have a lot of money.

Me and my partner agreed not to buy gifts for Xmas and birthdays. We’re choosing to enjoy really quiet christmases. I’d much rather us do a monthly check in of our relationship and enjoy the experiences we’re choosing around the seasons than open presents.

I saw someone say that earning £100k didn’t make for a luxury lifestyle which I totally got what they were saying in that the money didn’t go as far with the cost of living crisis. But I’ve seen my way of life living in a static caravan without the worry of mortgage or rent as total luxury for 2 years now. I have running water and it gets hot. I don’t have central heating but I can heat my home. I can go into Lidl or Aldi and pretty much buy anything I want or need. I enjoy a lot of freedom. My health keeps improving. To me, this is luxury.

And when it comes to drying clothes without central heating, this is the bug bear! My washing machine is outside and it takes days to dry clothes in winter. It was the only downside but I’ve got used to it now.

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