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Win a FitBit and Lionel Shriver’s brand new novel - together worth over £100 *NOW CLOSED*

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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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Emmasophie Tue 26-May-20 17:31:43

He wouldn’t botherGetting involved as my activities would fall into one of two categories 1) it doesn’t interest him, or 2) its too much like hard work or complicated! Luckily his own interests keep him busy - the only thing he actively got involved in was my new passion for regular exercise walking and it’s now ‘our’ time so most of the time I can enjoy his company.

rexy0101 Tue 26-May-20 16:54:24

I would welcome him taking an interest. Its always nice to share. Would give us something to talk about

carowood Tue 26-May-20 16:37:25

No problem, as long as he does not start telling me what to do.

niruhack Tue 26-May-20 16:27:12

My husband is not very crafty, and i love craft. so he likes to keep his distance. but with house chores we do things together.

Beccaxxx Tue 26-May-20 15:46:33

I share everything with my partner however I will not share my wine!

Dollyfair Tue 26-May-20 15:30:19

To be honest sometimes I get a bit fed up. Its nice to have things for you only. I would not dream of getting involved in stuff he likes - golf, football etc. Its important to have your own interests.

BendyBenji Tue 26-May-20 15:22:47

Depends if it's something I want them to or not so either shared joy or silent seething.

Rosscoe Tue 26-May-20 14:59:38

I don't mind, as long as there's no takeover bid.

hedgie Tue 26-May-20 14:50:40

Hmm, he can look but he can't touch....except when I'm cooking, then he can't look either! wink

Yolostela Tue 26-May-20 14:43:47

I always made tasty quiche, he's now decided to make it three times. I just let him get on with it.

katfje Tue 26-May-20 14:30:46

I find a job for him to do!

Dawn07 Tue 26-May-20 14:28:54

Everything is better when shared with a friend! xx

GrannyHaggis Tue 26-May-20 14:22:46

He gets VERY bored and leaves me to get on with my 'things'!

reddimackem Tue 26-May-20 14:16:58

She's better than me at half the stuff anyway so I sometimes welcome the intrusion . Also makes for a quiet life

candyfloss79 Tue 26-May-20 13:56:58

I try to be OK with it, but seethe inside!

babcia Tue 26-May-20 13:46:44

He never does

elodie17 Tue 26-May-20 13:04:02

I like him showing an interest in what interests me although its all about balance as its healthy to have our space too

1969angep Tue 26-May-20 13:00:34

I usually get annoyed because he's not doing it the "right" way! We tend to stick to our own thing lol

Daph Tue 26-May-20 12:53:25

I no longer have a partner, but when we were together, I much preferred working without him.
My daughter and I ended up working together on things like putting together flat pack furniture, we did a better job, taught my teenage daughter life skills, and no temper tantrums and swearing.

black5 Tue 26-May-20 12:44:30

I am claiming things to be mine !? - The question just sounds selfish to me

lynmoo Tue 26-May-20 12:42:04

Keep your hands off ?

icequeenie76 Tue 26-May-20 12:41:01

I don't mind at all, he's not really interested in things I do so it would be quite nice. smile

josiew Tue 26-May-20 12:00:50

I don't have anyone to share with any more,so it is all down to me!

audidude27 Tue 26-May-20 11:54:59

Don't mind at all.

cathyov Tue 26-May-20 11:41:56

He always says he is just trying to help so how can I be upset by that?!