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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Tag: personal problems in middle age
My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. What should I do?
My wife says I have a snoring problem and is threatening to kick me out of bed. Things you can do to deal with the situation.
Read more I’ve been learning the guitar and now dream of being a rock star. Am I too old to rock n’roll?
Being a rock star worries me. I’m just a tad over 50 and play a bit of guitar. I am thinking of putting some of
Read more I’m fat from too many Christmas mince pies and alcohol. Should I do a dry January to improve my health or is it a waste of time?
I have eaten and drunk to excess over the Christmas period, and am now having trouble squeezing back into my suit. I need to lose a couple of pounds, and am surrounded by people talking about dry or “damp” Januaries. Should I join this sober party, or continue with my life of excess?
Read more I was caught on social media doing something silly. How do I stop it destroying my career?
On a night out recently I ended up making a fool of myself. Unfortunately a colleague was videoing me and is now threatening to share it across social media. What can I do?
Read more I love online gaming. My wife thinks it’s dangerous, pathetic, and I should stop. What should I do?
I like playing on the Xbox. FIFA mainly. However my wife thinks I’m too old to be playing silly games. Should I stop?
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The dangerous minefield that is middle aged male grooming
Midlife male grooming used to be passing a comb through a receding hairline. Now it seems to more commonplace, but can be a midlife minefield
Read more I’m completely exhausted at work following some nights out. Can I go off sick?
I’ve had a really tough time recently. I was out drinking and now I’m exhausted. Wouldn’t it be better for the business if I took a couple of sick days to recover?
Read more Shockingly a work colleague called me a “dick”. How do I make them realise the hurt this office insult caused?
Shockingly a work colleague recently called me a dick. What can I do?
Read more I hate PowerPoint with a passion. What can I do?
am rubbish at Powerpoint. My slides always have clashing colours or boxes that don’t align, and look like a ten year old has done them compared to other people’s.
Read more I’m thinking of taking cannabis for pain relief. Is it a good idea or fantastically stupid?
Is cannabis a good way of relieving pain?
Read more Should I dye my grey hair darker to make me more successful (and attractive?)
I’m grey and old. What should I do about it?
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