King Charles III

How dull life must be for people who get married while consumed by thoughts of money

It's terrible - I only married DH for his money then found out I had more than him ?

Which wasn't very much ?

Germanshepherdsmum

You don’t have children volver. That changes things a lot.

It does.

Common-law wives who are left, for whatever reason, with children to bring up often find themselves in dire straits.

I don't have children.

I don't like people who know nothing about me suggesting that the choices I make in my life are "negligent" either.

Volver, you don’t have to like any comments on GN. We none of us know anything about each other, yet opinions appear which may appear critical if they reflect something we have said. For example if you plan to die destitute and I think that is negligent, but you don’t, there’s no problem for you to fret about.

It seemed to be a general observation, not aimed at you, volver

It does save a lot of stress for anyone who has to deal with the aftermath, though, whoever they may be.

I married my husband because I love him but tbh tonight I could kill him slowly
I wont obviously

If someone quotes my post and says what I have suggested is negligent...

No, of course they don't mean me personally ?

JaneJudge

I married my husband because I love him but tbh tonight I could kill him slowly
I wont obviously

What has he done? Can we help in any way?

I asked mine this afternoon if he minded when students interrupted him constantly during a lecture; he said he would ask for questions afterwards.
I suggested he waited to speak until after I'd finished telling him something .........

JaneJudge

I married my husband because I love him but tbh tonight I could kill him slowly
I wont obviously

Not for his money?
?

I can’t help wondering if Charles has his mother’s stamina.

Judging by what he's had to do over the past 10 days, I think he'll cope, JE.

If you read the article about him in last weeks Times he always has a very busy day starting early and ending very late. I wish he could still be vocal about environmental issues.

he has no money unless he works in his boring job so I wont be killing him any time soon...

oh he is just so bloody annoying though ?

I must admit I have lost count of the number of times Charles has said thank you to the people this last week. He has seemed very keen to express his gratitude for the love shown to his mother, in both a serious and jovial manner.

Time will tell.

MayBee70

If you read the article about him in last weeks Times he always has a very busy day starting early and ending very late. I wish he could still be vocal about environmental issues.

The Queen managed to support environmental issues in a practical way so I'm sure he will continue, if not in quite the same way as he did.

Joseanne

I must admit I have lost count of the number of times Charles has said thank you to the people this last week. He has seemed very keen to express his gratitude for the love shown to his mother, in both a serious and jovial manner.

Time will tell.

I don't know if you have lost your mum or are lucky enough to have her still with you. I know how grateful I was to those who wrote to me/attended mum's funeral or phoned me. I always make a point of saying something to family where I know the person who has died.

I imagine all her family, although they knew the Queen was held in high esteem, were lifted and moved by the numbers and feelings of the people sharing their grief and the memories of her life.

But the cynics will always have their say.

Mine was quite the opposite of a cynical comment DaisyAnne. I admire Charles for taking the time to thank the people. It shows he has empathy and understands feelings in a very sensitive manner.
I was very young when my own mother died, and now I look back I think I actually felt a tinge of envy that others were able to express so many memories of her when I had been robbed. I understand better now.

Hollysteers comment was aimed at Volver.

You plan to die destitute and leave the expense and effort of dealing with your remains to others who may not even know you.
Some people don't have the choice, financially.

Joseanne

Mine was quite the opposite of a cynical comment DaisyAnne. I admire Charles for taking the time to thank the people. It shows he has empathy and understands feelings in a very sensitive manner.
I was very young when my own mother died, and now I look back I think I actually felt a tinge of envy that others were able to express so many memories of her when I had been robbed. I understand better now.

I do apologise Joseanne. I have a horrible feeling that may be the second time I have misunderstood one of your posts. I will read them more carefully in the future. I think it was the "Time will tell" that sounded as if you were questioning his motives. GN seems to be making me very cynical

nadateturbe, you’re right.
Some people don't have the choice, financially -or because of lack of family to care for them. If you do have the choice, do you think you also have a responsibility?

If you do have the choice, do you think you also have a responsibility?

I do Mollygo.

Callistemon21

JaneJudge

I married my husband because I love him but tbh tonight I could kill him slowly
I wont obviously

What has he done? Can we help in any way?

I asked mine this afternoon if he minded when students interrupted him constantly during a lecture; he said he would ask for questions afterwards.
I suggested he waited to speak until after I'd finished telling him something .........

I wish mine would wait till I finish too! Usually he tries to finish my sentence for me which I think is his way of trying to sound empathetic as if he is agreeing with me - but he usually guesses wrong or emphasises the wrong point grrr!

@Rachael_Swindon

I believe there isn’t a much greater symbol of inequality in Britain than the Royal Family.

My thoughts too.

Sweden scrapped coronations 150 years ago, it is a pointless bit of theatre which will cost the country tens of millions of pounds. We will also be calling for it to be scrapped, as a way to highlight how absurd the whole charade is. Republic

@FrankWinfield5
The monarchy is the pinnacle/heart/cornerstone/foundation of the aristocracy/nobility/plutocracy. They're above the law & this "government" is extending this royal "right" to themselves so that they can ignore/change laws they don't want. Read Norman Baker "..And what do you do?"

@TerenceDEEdge
Excellent book. A real eye-opener even for someone who is anti-monarchy. Lots of facts and evidence; should be required reading in all schools so people know what the royals are really all about. Hint, Beatles: "The best things in life are free but . . . "

ReadyMeals

Callistemon21

JaneJudge

I married my husband because I love him but tbh tonight I could kill him slowly
I wont obviously

What has he done? Can we help in any way?

I asked mine this afternoon if he minded when students interrupted him constantly during a lecture; he said he would ask for questions afterwards.
I suggested he waited to speak until after I'd finished telling him something .........

I wish mine would wait till I finish too! Usually he tries to finish my sentence for me which I think is his way of trying to sound empathetic as if he is agreeing with me - but he usually guesses wrong or emphasises the wrong point grrr!

Mine is an exert of everything and manages people and thinks he can manage me, well he can't and I don't think he likes it very much

It takes time for them to realise, especially after they retire JaneJudge

I estimate about a hundred years might do it.

King Charles is giving his staff a £600 bonus to help with costs of living rise.