Love isn’t – despite hundreds of songs and films suggesting otherwise – unconditional. The flip side of real-life love is hate, a strong word, but who hasn’t been tempted to use it every now and again? You can love someone, but still hate the fact that they stack the dishes in the sink instead of straight into the dishwasher. You can adore your soulmate beyond reason, but still hate their “signature” risotto.
So yes, love and hate can co-exist in an everyday way, without drama. And it’s against this backdrop that I can breathe a sigh of relief and finally get it out there.
There are 2 things that I (used to) hate about my water …