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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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maria411 Thu 14-May-20 08:31:06

We share most things,

we have our own interests but I would always encourage him if he ever took an interest in anything that I was doing

Fernhillnana Thu 14-May-20 07:46:03

I LOVE it when my OH gets involved in “my” stuff. He has a go at yoga; result hilarious. He helps in the garden, which means all the heavy, horrid jobs get done. He cleans ineptly but with enthusiasm. Best of all, he now does all the shopping and cooking - and he loves it.

stranraer123 Thu 14-May-20 07:31:51

We share very few interests so it is always nice if we do something together.

Nezumi65 Thu 14-May-20 02:59:30

We tend to like different things, but I am delighted if he wants to get involved. I tend to like outdoors activities & appreciate the company. He isn’t really someone who would try & take over though - would annoy me if he did.

Agnapoop Wed 13-May-20 23:44:21

I would love my partner to be more involved in something that's mine, we could share more moments together

Lilypenny Wed 13-May-20 23:39:11

I’m delighted and excited but then remember to manage my expectations! His interest is usually short-lived...

Grandmother1234 Wed 13-May-20 21:27:44

As I am now on my own if he was here I’d let him do whatever he liked I miss him so much

smiffy1062 Wed 13-May-20 17:28:52

I let him help, many hands make light work.

Lorraine1602 Wed 13-May-20 17:22:04

Sadly, I no longer have a partner, but I would have been absolutely delighted if he’d wanted to share my interests.

Rabbit Wed 13-May-20 16:37:46

My partner and I have different interests: I am into crosswords and Sudoku Killers and he is into magnet fishing. Sometimes, I ask for help if I am stuck on a crossword clue (English is my third language) and he is chaffed to bits. He offered to take me magnet fishing along the canal: I will be picking nettles for herbal tea, watching birds and passing boats and he will be throwing magnet into the water, cleaning the canal from rubbish.

lorrainej162 Wed 13-May-20 16:20:32

We both have our own interests and hobbies, but sometimes we share. I darent try to cook any of his signature dishes though!

cromwellshead Wed 13-May-20 14:44:09

I don't have a partner!

jenniereed21 Wed 13-May-20 14:09:16

I simply tell him he's trying to take over something that is my domain and ask him to respect that. It usually happens again though!

Geordienanaannie Wed 13-May-20 13:56:37

Once he realizes that whatever I was doing isn't half as interesting as he thought it would be, he just disappears - usually half way through what ever it was leaving me to finish and clear away the mess! Oh well - I did once try and take over putting together a flat pack chest of drawers and decided half way through that it was way beyond me and bits were going in the wrong places so I quietly disappeared and left him to sort it all out - Horses for courses I suppose!

hkswain Wed 13-May-20 12:57:13

Nothing, we've learnt to share our spaces accordingly.

wattsavage Wed 13-May-20 12:34:23

When it my turn to cook dinner he always comes in to and interferes frustrating

Grannygrumps1 Wed 13-May-20 12:21:58

I always did all the cooking. Everyday he complained and then the kids would moan they wanted something different. This went on for years until I finally snapped and threw his dinner at him as he moaned once to often for my liking. I told them all to cook their own meals. So hubby cooked for the kids. After a short while I could smell burning. Then heard a crash. He had cooked sausages which were raw but set fire to a tea towel. In trying to put out the tea towel. He’d thrown a pan of water on the tea towel. Dropped the pan with a crash which in turn ( the crash) cracked and split the ceramic hob. He then had to pay for takeaways for two weeks and get the hob replaced. Oh I was a school cook at the time cooking 300/400 dinners a day. So cooking was definitely my thing. It took a long time before I would let him in the kitchen again.

sheilads105 Wed 13-May-20 11:57:17

The only time it annoys me is when he goes through food cupboards and points out products that are past their sell by date. I often use goods that are a little out of date and we are all alive & healthy

Harris27 Wed 13-May-20 11:20:52

Well I like knitting and reading and he doesn’t so there you go sorted!

potty Wed 13-May-20 11:17:14

we have different interests but would be very refreshing if he expressed a desire to join in with some of my hobbies/interests - would be a miracle actually!

Demum24 Wed 13-May-20 11:04:33

He wouldn't dare. He has his own interests that I'm definitely not interested in.

Teamug Wed 13-May-20 10:55:17

I don't have any real problem with handing over anything thats classed as mine as sharing is easy for me, have a nice day and take care smile .

Bowie Wed 13-May-20 10:49:36

I do all the painting and decorating. On the very rare occasion he gets involved he does a very poor job ensuring he never has to do it again.

liveotherwise Wed 13-May-20 10:41:16

I usually end up giving up whatever it is because I get tired of feeling like I'm doing it wrong.

mandincardiff Wed 13-May-20 10:37:55

It used to bother me and I wanted to be able to do something on my own but now I enjoy sharing things with my partner. He does have useful ideas and opinions sometimes!