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Lockdown Love

11 Monday May 2020

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You know what I’ve been missing the most during lockdown?

Girl time.

Impromptu after work drinks, weekend brunch, coffee dates, wining, dining and most of all gossip! We’ve tried to keep up some semblance of normality of course, with the odd video call here and there, but honestly, I’m getting bored of talking to friends about the monotonous day-to-day of London Lockdown.

& that’s when I was introduced to a totally inclusive forum by one of my friends called Lockdown Love

It’s a forum for bored wives and husbands to discuss all things naughty and nice! There’s all sorts of topics on the forum ranging from advice on how to keep positive and entertained right now, as well as thoughts on married life, affairs and sex! It’s a totally inclusive community and I’ve really been enjoying commenting on all the interesting daily subjects!

What a great idea to kill some time and talk to some interesting characters. It’s all run by the website IllicitEncounters.com (a dating site for married people!)

Let me know if you like it, maybe chat to you there? 😉

 

 

 

My sex life after having children

07 Tuesday May 2019

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Obviously, once you have children sex is not a priority anymore in your marriage. Besides the fact that you are absolutely knackered, busy, and there always seems to be something you are late for, you just don’t feel the same about sex.

I remember when I had my first daughter I really struggled to accept my body for a couple of years and my sex life suffered from it.

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Thoughts about beauty pageants?

23 Tuesday Apr 2019

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I ran into this article by The Sun today about a pageant girl who was born in a refugee camp, and it made me think about beauty pageants.

There’s a stereotype of the pretty but shallow young girl who’s forced into doing pageants by her mother. And my natural response to that is “poor child, she is being raised to value her worth based on her appearance…”

But then I remember that beauty pageants usually also have a talent section and general culture quiz, making it less about the looks… 

What are your thoughts on beauty pageants?

 

“Mistakes” women make in bed

18 Thursday Apr 2019

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So I ran into this article from the Daily Mail which talks about the “mistakes” that women make in bed.

The first one is failing to initiate sex…. which I disagree with, I could initiate sex but what if I want my husband to do it? I think it can be sexier to be chased….

I can see the rest being right though. Faking an orgasm: that must be horrible to see for men, or being to shy… oh well, in the recent years I haven’t had to worry too much about this, as my sex life is almost existent…

And what bothers you in bed, ladies?

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Trust in a relationship

16 Tuesday Apr 2019

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I have always been a bit paranoid in my relationships. While my worries may be justified (apparently 1 in 5 Brits admit having an affair, which I think is more!) I should still be able to appreciate and enjoy my marriage.

I am not surprised at these statistics. With bombardment from the media about sex, dating apps and even cheating website like Ashley Madison or, in the UK, IllicitEncounters.com, how can someone fully trust their spouse?

This article explains how to build more trust in a relationship, for example say what you mean, and express your feelings. But that is my side, I… trust myself, what about my husband? What about him saying what he means and him expressing his feelings?

Have you got any advice on trust in a marriage?

Love after menopause

09 Tuesday Apr 2019

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I will admit it, I am a bit scared of menopause. I know, it should be around 5-10 years away, but still I am not sure I know what to expect…

The no-more-periods part attracts me, but the hot flushes and the vaginal dryness… not really.  To be honest, it sounds almost surreal to me. A low libido? I just can’t imagine it!

I guess it’s part of life, but it’s a hard one to accept, it feels like us women have an expiry date. I promise myself I will keep my libido up no matter what!

How was your experience with menopause? Or are you scared of it getting closer and closer?

Love in the era of WhatsApp

02 Tuesday Apr 2019

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There are so many ways in which technology is influencing our lives and our relationships. This article explains how social media is changing our lives, and it gives tips on how to detoxify from your phone.

While it’s bad to text too much, I do believe texting and some cyber fun can add spark in a relationship. I have attempted “sexting” with my husband a couple of times and we definitely weren’t good at it… but it was so much fun to try!

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What are your thoughts on technology and love?

Thoughts about dating younger men?

28 Thursday Mar 2019

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I am finding myself very attracted to younger men these days. (There’s something I thought I would never say!) Not too young, just from their late 20s…

Being a cougar was frowned upon until recent years, when celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Demi Moore married someone a decade younger than them, inspiring as all.

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After trying tinder, one of my oldest (and married) friends has been using IllicitEncounters.com  (a dating site for married people!) and has been having a two-years-affair with a guy who is 11 years younger than her! She says it makes her feel so much more alive… and she entertains me for hours talking about their adventures.

What are your thoughts on dating younger men?!

How to keep the sparkle in a relationship

26 Tuesday Mar 2019

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Old timers

Ha! I wish I knew. There are plenty of books, articles, videos and podcasts out there that promise to bring the sparkle back in your marriage… But do they work?

There are tips like talking to each other, being generous and finding the time for one another which are doable and certainly improve a relationship, but… the sparkle? That’s a different matter.

As bad as this may sound, I think that once the sparkle is gone, nothing can bring it back. Over time, passion becomes affection… and is that necessary bad?

International happiness day

20 Wednesday Mar 2019

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Today is not only the spring equinox but also the global celebration of happiness.

At the World Happiness Summit in 2017, Jayme Illien said that the beginning of spring is a “universal phenomenon felt by all of humankind, a period of renewal and new beginnings, for all”.

Today I will be wishing everyone a great happiness day, I will take a nice bath and have a glass of wine, cook for my family and relax. Those kind evenings make me happy, even if just for one day.

What makes you happy?