1 week agoSouth TvComments Off on I fell in love with my boyfriend’s brother – he’s in PRISON but still treats me better than his sibling did
A WOMAN has revealed that she fell in love with her boyfriend’s brother, who she said treats her much better, despite being in prison.
Harmony, met her ex Frealyn after she was sent to prison in 2012 for aggravated assault.
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The duo were in the same prison, as Harmony is transgender, and was made to go to a men’s prison.
Harmony revealed that Frealyn used to write letters and poems to her, which he would slide into her cell.
However, when he was realised in 2018, leaving Harmony on her own, she said he “abandoned her”.
A few years went by, and then in 2021, Harmony was introduced to Frealyn’s brother Depriest, who she met through their sister, who she remained friends with.
The duo hit if off, but then Depriest ended up being incarcerated, meaning that the pair have had to continue their relationship long distance.
Despite the fact that they are unable to be together physically, Harmony said that Depriest is everything that is brother is not, and treats her much better.
“He’s all hands on deck, he’s attentive, I saw things in him that Frealyn was missing.”
“A lot of people judge me for dating my ex-boyfriend’s brother”, she said.
“But I love him.”
The couple keep in contact by having phone calls every day, and send each other letters and cards.
Reading out a card that Depriest had written for her, she said: “You’re my best and only true love, I love you always.”
Harmony said that when she started dating Depriest, Frealyn was very shocked and upset.
“When Harmony first told me about her relationship with Depriest, I was a little disturbed”, Frealyn said.
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Overly controlling behaviour
Lack of trust
Feeling low self-esteem
Physical, emotional, or mental abuse
Substance abuse
Narcissism
Anger management issues
Codependency
Inability to resolve conflict
Constant jealousy
Gaslighting
Lack of emotional intelligence
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Inability to communicate openly
Lack of social connection or friends
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However, he has now gotten over these feelings, and said that he is glad both his brother and his ex are happy.
And despite the bizarre relationship dynamic, Frealyn claims that he is not jealous of his brother at all.
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1 week agoSouth TvComments Off on State pension could rise MORE than expected under triple lock as Rachel Reeves names exact date amount will be confirmed
THE exact amount the state pension will rise by is set to be confirmed in a matter of weeks and it’ll be more than first thought.
Fresh figures out today have indicated that annually, payments will go up by £473 – not £460.
AFPFresh figures out today have indicated that annually, payments will go up by £473 – not £460[/caption]
It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will announce how much payments will increase by at the October Budget on the 30th.
Just this extra 0.1% adds around £100million to the state pension bill under the triple lock formula.
That’s because the triple lock system sees the state pension rise in line with whatever is highest out of: wages for May to July, 2.5% or September’s inflation figures.
With inflation highly unlikely to rise above 4.1% in September, it means the state pension is now expected to rise from £11,502.40 to £11,975 per year – a £473 boost.
Although, this will not be confirmed officially until tomorrow when the previous month’s rate is announced.
Weekly it will mean a rise from £221.20 to £230.30 for those on the full new state pension. A £9.10 increase.
Meanwhile, older pensioners who retired before April 2016 will see their weekly payment rise from £169.50 to £176.45 – an increase of £6.95.
Annually, it’s a rise from £8,814 to £9,175 – which means payments will go up by £361.
Although it’s worth noting, people on the old system who also have “additional” state pension (SERPS) will see that part of their pension rise only in line with inflation which hasn’t been published yet.
Commenting, Steve Webb, partner at LCP said: “A slightly higher rate of increase is welcome for pensioners, though will be an unwelcome £100m extra cost for the Chancellor as she prepares her Budget.
“The rate of the new state pension will now be close to £12,000 per year, very near to the £12,570 tax-free personal allowance.
“This is likely to put extra pressure on the Chancellor to take action on tax allowances in the coming years.”
The state pension is increased each year in line with the triple lock mechanism, which all major political parties committed to before the general election in July.
The benefit, worth up to £300 this winter, will only be available to those on certain means-tested benefits, including pension credit, leaving 10million state pensioners worse off.
But the Chancellor defended the move and saying that pensioners will be £900 better off, telling reporters again this week that: “I will announce the increase in next year’s state pension at the Budget, but it’s likely to be in the region of £450 more next year.
“So you can see, because of the commitment to the triple lock, the state pension will go up by more than winter fuel every year, I think it’s set to go up by £1,700 during the course of this Parliament.”
How does the state pension work?
AT the moment the current state pension is paid to both men and women from age 66 - but it's due to rise to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046.
The state pension is a recurring payment from the government most Brits start getting when they reach State Pension age.
But not everyone gets the same amount, and you are awarded depending on your National Insurance record.
For most pensioners, it forms only part of their retirement income, as they could have other pots from a workplace pension, earning and savings.
The new state pension is based on people’s National Insurance records.
Workers must have 35 qualifying years of National Insurance to get the maximum amount of the new state pension.
You earn National Insurance qualifying years through work, or by getting credits, for instance when you are looking after children and claiming child benefit.
If you have gaps, you can top up your record by paying in voluntary National Insurance contributions.
To get the old, full basic state pension, you will need 30 years of contributions or credits.
You will need at least 10 years on your NI record to get any state pension.
You can choose to defer getting the state pension – you don’t have to take it as soon as you are eligible when you reach state pension age.
Leaving your state pension untouched can boost the amount you eventually get.
If you opt to defer your state pension, your entitlement increases by the equivalent of 1% for every five weeks you do so.
As the state system can be tricky to navigate, a key part of any pension planning involves requesting a state pension forecast.
This will help you get your head around how much you could be eligible to receive, and from what age.
Top tips to boost your pension pot
DON'T know where to start? Here are some tips from financial provider Aviva on how to get going.
Understand where you start: Before you consider your plans for tomorrow, you’ll need to understand where you stand today. Look into your current pension savings and research when you’ll be eligible for the state pension, and how much support you’ll receive.
Take advantage of your workplace pension: All employers are legally required to provide a workplace pension. If you save, your employer will usually have to contribute too.
Take advantage of online planning tools: Financial providers Aviva and Royal London have tools that give you an idea of what your retirement income will be based on how much you’re saving.
Find out if your workplace offers advice: Many employers offer sessions with financial advisers to help you plan for your future retirement.
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The huge demand for the PlayStation 5 Limited Edition appears to have caused technical difficulties for Argos, who are cancelling 'some' of the pre-orders.
