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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 27-Apr-20 12:50:37

To celebrate the release of The Motion of the Body Through Space, the new novel by Lionel Shriver, we're giving one lucky gransnetter the chance to win a Fitbit Inspire HR and a copy of the book - together worth over £100. Five runners-up will also win a copy of the book.

More details on the prize can be found HERE and T&Cs HERE. We will pick a winner after 11am on 27th May.

To enter simply tell us... What happens when your partner gets involved in something you consider to be yours?

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Sushka Fri 01-May-20 13:49:53

Argument! But we talk it through and most of the times agree to disagree smile

Lewie Fri 01-May-20 13:58:33

I wish he would! I learned to play Bridge a couple of years ago, and would love him to learn so that he could partner me.
On the other hand - after many years of him nagging me, I finally took up golf so that we could play together. But it obviously doesn't work both ways! hmm

AlwaysHappy Fri 01-May-20 14:08:03

Considering we have been married 31 years in June.. there are no things such as mine or his... we share each and everyday together and he does the cooking whilst I do the ironing.. we share good and bad.. a true partnership...… My world in fact

smith106 Fri 01-May-20 14:38:17

I really don't mind sharing things with my husband

Dexterbaby123 Fri 01-May-20 14:51:42

I do not mind ,we like to have same interests but still like to have our own as well. It is what one of the things that makes a long and lasting marriage.

BBbevan Fri 01-May-20 15:43:12

I usually walk away and let him get on with it,

Verica Fri 01-May-20 15:55:19

I am happy for him to do it and like to see if he garners the same enjoyment as me. Quite often he sees things from a different angle and can add another level of enjoyment to it.

Lin663 Fri 01-May-20 15:58:57

We tend to have our own “stuff” and tend to let each other get on with it. The only time I feel he is interfering is when he comes up behind me in the kitchen and puts his arms around me...I do tell him off sometimes, but mainly I actually love the fact that even after 2 decades of marriage we are still tactile and genuinely enjoy being together!

paulawoodhead Fri 01-May-20 16:44:23

WE rub along just fine.

Ros18 Fri 01-May-20 16:57:06

I always value his input -helpful to have two heads to solve problems

Kingfisher333 Fri 01-May-20 17:13:45

He normally doesn't but if he does I don't mind.

Seizetheafternoon Fri 01-May-20 17:41:55

I’m divorced. One of the reasons we split up was my ex interfering in the interests that I wanted to enjoy as a person in my own right and not part of a couple. I resented his attempt to get involved as it wasn’t coming from a good place but rather through a need to control and keep tabs on what I was doing.

Suema Fri 01-May-20 17:51:48

In theory it should be lovely to do things together but it can get a bit competitive! I'm keeping him away from book group!

Ara Fri 01-May-20 19:34:30

he'll probaby get bored so Ill let him join in.

BoneBuckingham Fri 01-May-20 20:33:09

I like it when we can enjoy something together!

Nana3 Fri 01-May-20 21:48:40

Would be as rare an occurrence as hens teeth.

Jenken Fri 01-May-20 22:34:15

He keeps well away and only comes near when I shout “help” which is more often than not.

Nanabelle Sat 02-May-20 00:37:09

He took over the supermarket shop after my hysterectomy 10 years ago and still does it weekly. I usually have to go again another day to get the things he didn't! Went together once - once only as he goes up and down every single row - even ones we never buy from! Or disappears and then its a struggle to meet up again.

Emhus7 Sat 02-May-20 07:17:22

We just share smile

Janeno1 Sat 02-May-20 09:47:08

I don’t have a partner ☹️ Does that mean I can’t take part in the completion

JaniceB Sat 02-May-20 09:59:44

Would depend on what It is and how precious it is to me or if It is something I would gladly share

stoolballgirl Sat 02-May-20 10:16:28

I haven’t had a partner for many years since my divorce so don’t have that problem! Am very happy on my own doing my own thing and making my own decisions.

Poppyann1 Sat 02-May-20 10:20:46

My partner and I very often do things together I usually ask his opinion on things as he has a sharp eye and can spot things I can't. Plus I love being with him after 40 years of marriage not bad is it.

marpau Sat 02-May-20 10:31:37

I stand back however the anxiety i feel is off the scale. I secretly go back and redo jobs especially if he offers to clean the bathroom. I have pointed out the shower screen and skirting boards need cleaned but he never does!!

Isobelw Sat 02-May-20 10:37:21

I get very very mad