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Father Christmas is better than me

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?

December 4, 2021 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Everyone loves Father Christmas. People invite him into their houses with offers of mince pies and wine, think he’s cute and in some instances sit

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Lagotto puppy

It’s a dog’s life. Why buying a puppy might not be the answer to midlife stress

August 2, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Issues

Buying a puppy is supposed to be a pleasure, but it turns out it’s more stressful than you think….

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Ask Marvin

I have to decide who to have in my Coronavirus social bubble. Do you think my family would mind if they’re not in it?

May 10, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

As social distancing relaxes, we’re now being asked to consider setting up a Coronavirus social bubble with other people. I’m quite excited by the options of who I could choose. However I’m a bit bored of my family after six weeks, so I’m wondering whether I should ditch them and bubble with some different people?

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Ask Marvin

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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Ask Marvin

Coronavirus panic buying made me a raging madman. Now I feel guilty. How can I make amends?

March 20, 2020 Aunt Marvin Ask Marvin

Coronavirus panic buying made me a madman and a fool. Now I feel guilty, how can I make amends?

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Starting a new job

6 key lessons for starting a new job in middle age. First week of an old man learning new tricks.

March 10, 2020 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

It’s never easy starting a new job after redundancy. The first week in a new role is hard, especially when you’re middle aged, recovering from

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Midlife fashion tips

5 crucial midlife fashion questions I need answering fast. Can anyone help?

February 6, 2020 marvinmidlife Midlife Issues

Midlife male fashion can be difficult to gauge. You need to be careful about getting it wrong. Some questions need answering about what to wear.

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Las Vegas midlife

11 things to know about surviving a midlife crisis in Las Vegas

December 10, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Issues

11 things to consider if you’re visiting Las Vegas as part of a midlife crisis

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Loose women

What does Daddy do all day? Getting traumatised by Loose Women isn’t all fun.

November 19, 2019 marvinmidlife Redundancy, Interviews, Work

What do you fill your days with when you’re redundant? Daytime TV anyone?

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Erotic fiction

Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don’t tell your other half.

November 11, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Issues

I’ve read lots on how to drive views onto blog posts. None mention erotic stories, but I believe they could show the way to increase

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Can resorting to powerful chemicals to enhance midlife romance actually deliver? 1

Can resorting to powerful chemicals to enhance midlife romance actually deliver?

October 18, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Health & Fitness

One man’s experience of using chemicals to pep up middle aged sex life

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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?

October 18, 2019 marvinmidlife Midlife Issues

How a haircut in a Turkish barber broadens the mind for a middle-aged bloke used to short back and sides

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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

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  • Work video call 6 crucial tips before inviting people in on work video calls. What’s behind you?

Most Liked Posts

  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks…
  • Agonising over how to be happy? Don't do it for…
  • Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don't tell…
  • Redundant midlife. It's more than not working...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman? 3 Evel Knievel liked amazing stunts. Was he a hip replacement hero or broken bone madman?
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)
  • Marvin the paranoid android Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently
  • 6 months after hip replacement, Six months after hip replacement. Did it exceed all expectations?

Most Liked Posts

  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks…
  • Agonising over how to be happy? Don't do it for…
  • Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don't tell…
  • Redundant midlife. It's more than not working...

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?
    December 4, 2021
  • 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?
    April 27, 2021
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    March 8, 2021

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