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I’m thinking of coming out. I’m not sure as what, but I feel it could do wonders for my profile. Should I do it?

April 30, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

I am thinking of coming out but am not sure what it is I want to expose. I have spent years being overlooked and hiding in the shadows. What can I do?

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I am in Coronavirus lockdown with my family. This severely restricts my usual activities. How do I stop getting grumpy?

March 22, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Now we are in Coronavirus lockdown my family is interfering with my normal activities. What should I do to remain sane as I can no longer do what I want?

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • CEO career Shockingly I won’t be the next CEO. So what is midlife career end-game?
  • Working from home is bad for you Working from home is no laughing matter…don’t let it be the death of you
  • Work distractions I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it? 1 Lost sense of smell. Can surgery save it?
  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits
  • Post-lockdown anxiety is a thing It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged
  • False memories are made by a creative brain Remember that special holiday? Possibly not. What are false memories and how can you make the best of them?

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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midlife issues

  • Shock of middle-aged man in Turkish barber experience. Is it the answer to midlife grooming? 2 Shock of middle-aged man in Turkish barber experience. Is it the answer to midlife grooming?
  • Owning a puppy First week of owning a puppy. An impressive mix of mess and stress…
  • Canal boat holiday better tgan camping? Camping or canal boat holiday? What’s better for grumpy middle aged men?

In Other (Largely Fake) News

  • trump jesus Trump found Jesus to help campaign. However was it a miracle too far?
    November 12, 2020
  • elf on the shelf The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas fun or Covid sneak?
    December 7, 2020
  • Middle-aged man urgently reassures his 78 followers that his Twitter account was not hacked 3 Middle-aged man urgently reassures his 78 followers that his Twitter account was not hacked
    July 16, 2020

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  • is coffee good for you Is Coffee Good For You? 12 Proven Health Benefits
  • Bourbon biscuit cake Bourbon Biscuits. Are they as posh as they sound?

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