Ali Pantony
@alipantony
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Writer, author, general shambles. Website Director: @glamourmaguk Freelance travel + lifestyle journalist. Author 'Almost Adults': @eburypublishing
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My mate bought me and my ex this little succulent when we moved into this gaff 3 years ago. Today I realised this is an artificial plant. I have been watering an artificial plant for over 3 fucking years
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Sometimes work is shit and rent is due and WhatsApp is exhausting and your period is agony and you know what? It’s okay to put your slippers on, have a fag and pour yourself a glass of prosecco at 5pm because why the fuck not
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Hello Twitter, been a while. I'm now Acting Website Director
@GlamourMagUK
and I'm looking to expand my pool of freelance writers. Please send pitches my way (email in bio). Also currently looking to comm a piece on why hostility is not a flirting tactic. HMU and share pls.
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Very sad to hear about the redundancies across the journalism industry lately. If you worked at gal-dem, DMG etc and find yourself newly freelance and looking for work, please pitch us at
@GlamourMagUK
. We're always keen to work with new writers.
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Because I’m telling anyone that will listen, I got engaged on Saturday to a brilliant man 🤍
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I'm looking for intriguing, clicky, confessional first-person pieces for
@GlamourMagUK
. Please email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk with your most original ideas.
(Sorry to be *that editor*, but I'll only be able to respond to successful pitches, so no need to chase – thanks).
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Looking to expand my roster of freelance writers who are experienced in conducting thorough yet emotive case study interviews. If this is you, please email examples of relevant work to ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk (if you're someone who sources case studies too, even better).
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Our brilliant
@GlamourMagUK
commerce team are looking for writers who are comfortable writing female-focused sexual wellness guides. Email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk and sophie.cockett
@condenast
.co.uk with examples of relevant work if interested.
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Beautiful images from a beautiful exhibition all about our beautiful cosmos. We are small.
#Otherworlds
@NHM_London
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Writers: like a journalistic Santa, I'm starting to bank Christmas and New Year content, and I want all your ideas. Any first-person experience or opinion pieces? Case studies/ experts you want to interview? Pitch me something I haven't read before. Email in bio.
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Looking for someone to write about representation of South Asian women in the new season of
#Bridgerton
. Email me ASAP if it's one for you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Alex is that guy that sends you 11 messages on Tinder then calls you a whore when you bruise his fragile ego by not responding for 24 hours. YOU 👏 ARE 👏 OWED 👏 NOTHING 👏
#loveisland
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Any strong investigative reporters, who have experience writing for millennial-focused women's publications, who I haven't commissioned before? I'd love to hear from you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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so my book has a cover!
#almostadults
is about female friendship and the messy, hilarious, bewildering life stage that is your 20s. thank you
@EburyPublishing
@KatieLSeaman
@SarahHornsley
@Bodiljane
pre-order here:
#galentinesday
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I'm looking for freelance SEO cover on the
@GlamourMagUK
desk, starting this month. Please email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk if you're interested.
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Hello freelance writers: I'm looking to commission a piece about sex education in UK schools. Is this something that interests you? Do you feel passionately about how shit it is? Can you turn an in-depth, well-researched report around by Tuesday? I'd LOVE you to email me x
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Calling all aspiring writers:
@hotpatooties
is letting you take over her column! Get your byline in an issue of
@GlamourMagUK
📝
#journojobs
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Thank you to this remarkably brave woman for trusting me with her story, and to
@mccuejury
for everything they're doing to bring Andrew Tate to justice. This must end.
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Any entertainment writers watching
#TheTraitors
? I have a potential commission for you, please email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk with examples of similar work. Thanks!
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I launched my new monthly column on
@GlamourMagUK
yesterday. Body Talk is about learning to accept your body in a society that still tells women there is a ‘right’ way to look. I’d love to know what you think.
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I'm looking for a religious writer to write about blasphemy in pop culture (who can turn copy around quickly). Let me know if that's you and I'll explain more: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
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omfg my mum has been planning this suffragette-themed garden display to celebrate 100 years of women getting the vote for months and she's only just finished and i am crying
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I know I've only worked there a year, but I am so, so proud of everything we've achieved at
@GlamourMagUK
. And I am excited to see what my utterly brilliant friends there do next. Raising a glass to my favourite magazine tonight ❤️
#GlamourLove
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I'd love to expand my roster of investigative journalists, particularly those who specialise in women's rights. Please get in touch with examples of your work if that's you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
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If you're a writer who was adopted and would like to write a piece in reaction to the BBC Woman's Hour interview, please email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk, thanks
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I'm looking to commission a writer who was diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder, please get in touch if that's you and I'll explain more – ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
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Travel PRs, I’m looking for the best UK wellness retreats for 2023 that aren’t just your standard spa. Also, please no starvation ‘detoxes’/ juice cleanses. This is a diet culture-free space. Thank you!
#travelPR
#journorequest
#UKtravel
#wellnessretreats
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I don’t think it’s selfish for people to have children later in life. But for the child, it’s not always straightforward.
My latest for
@GlamourMagUK
:
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Looking for someone to write about how their friendships change when their friend has a baby. Let me know if you relate and I'll explain more: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Any writers watching Love Island and have time to turn a piece around today? Email me ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk and I’ll explain more
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I'm sorted for this commission now, thanks! Open to other pitches too, particularly with a female empowerment angle. I have a scrap of August budget left and I'd like to spend every last penny.
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The TikTok dieticians and your weird gym-obsessed uncle will probably disagree with me, but 'eating too healthily' is absolutely a thing.
My second Body Talk column for
@GlamourMagUK
:
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Thank you to everyone who's emailed! I've got you all on file. Meanwhile if you have a strong real life story about a UK-based woman (or women) in their 20s or 30s that you think is relevant to Glamour, I'd love to hear it.
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also not going to apologise for the ‘self-indulgent’ book retweets anymore because this is my dream and women need to stop apologising for being proud of our successes while men freely shout about theirs. thank you for coming to my TED talk x
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If you’re a writer who has had an abortion and would like to write a piece about the threat to Roe v Wade, and how there’s no such thing as banning abortions — just safe abortions — please get in touch: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Particularly keen on opinion pieces hooked to pop culture news and investigations into issues affecting gen-Z and millennial women today. Please read our content before pitching.
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Incredible venue for tonight's
#GlamourAwards
😍 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent' ❤️
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Getting drunk at the airport bar pre-flight, at 4.30pm, on my own. Some may say new low. They’re not the sort of people I want in my life.
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Wow, popular topic. Thanks for all your emails, I'm sorted for this one now, but please do send other pitches! Unrelated to the friendship one, but I'd love any ideas related to body image, diet culture, beauty standards; all that wonderful shit women have to deal with.
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Watching the men's masculinity in crisis when they realise women aren't *actually* helpless
#TheIsland
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Do I know any writers who are struggling with their fertility, and are okay to write about it? Please email me as I have a potential commission for you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk, thanks.
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*TW: sexual violence*
I'm looking to commission a victim-survivor of rape for a first-person piece that will be handled with utmost sensitivity. Please email me on ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk if that's you.
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Who wants to write about the Sanna Marin news and what it says about the way we view women in power, vs their male counterparts? I need copy today and would love to commission a new writer with strong political knowledge. Get in touch if that's you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Does anyone have any ideas hooked to the news about antidepressants this morning? Pitch me: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Also looking for someone to write 'can a friendship ever really survive if you sleep with her ex-boyfriend' (yes, "more important things" etc etc etc), but please come @ my inbox nonetheless, ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
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'Now I know that just because a relationship ends, it doesn’t mean that it has failed.'
I wrote about what heartbreak has taught me about love for
@MetroUK
.
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Looking to speak to couples/ flings/ friends with bens who moved in together to save money during the cost of living crisis. Let me know if that's you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
#journorequest
#costofliving
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#prrequest
#journorequest
looking for a
#vegan
#casestudy
for broader piece. Get in touch via the email in bio.
#veganism
#health
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Any stories of acts of kindness? What's the most amazing thing someone has done for you, or you for them? Email in bio.
#journorequest
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I’m looking to speak to women who have just entered a new decade for a fun, inspiring feature. If that’s you or you know someone who would like to take part, please email me on ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk, thanks!
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Wrote about Jenna Ortega, the likeability bias women face at work, and the men in Hollywood who have publicly aired their creative differences (and not been dragged for it).
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Calvin Harris permanently looks like he's had a long, dull day at the office. If he were a woman, men would tell him to 'cheer up'
#XFactor
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@sturdyAlex
@DragonLaserArt
Wow, about the tea?! How bizarre. Well I'm more than happy to try, just let me know.
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Looking to speak to women who have been impacted by the long wait time for gynaecology appointments – ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
#journorequest
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Writers, do you have any opinions on this that you'd like to turn into a piece today? Would love to hear from you ASAP, email in bio
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Anyone keen to write a piece on why we need to stop birth-shaming women, and the pressure to have a 'natural' birth? Must be from someone who didn't so they can bring in their experience. Tight turnaround, deadline tomorrow, so please email ASAP: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Getting to the end of my tether with company's bullshit stories for late payments. 'Oh, sorry, we're just waiting on my boss's sister's fiance's dog to give the sign off and he isn't in work today due to the new moon'. Just ssh and give me my money.
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'Being in a relationship is like a job', says a member of the
#MiCSOF
cast who ironically doesn't know the true meaning of either.
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One day, when I'm a grown-up, I'll be able to go out on a school night and say "No drink for me thanks, I have work tomorrow." That day was not yesterday.
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There are some brilliant jobs going at
@GlamourMagUK
HQ across departments. Plus we're a bloody lovely bunch
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I'm looking to speak to men who suffer with bulimia for a piece about eating disorders in men. If that's you or you can help, please get in touch: alirosepantony
@gmail
.com
#casestudy
#prrequest
#journorequest
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Looking for a writer with experience/ interest in gaming. Let me know if that's you, email in bio.
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My parents’ cat was being a bitch today so my dad called it ‘a very naughty pussy’ and I’m gonna go ahead and saw my own ears off so I never have to hear that again 🙃
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Don’t normally put things like this on social media, but just in case anyone it’s relevant to may see: Thank you, writers and musicians everywhere, for your soul-baring words that make people feel less alone. You are magic.
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Looking for a
#psychologist
with expertise in the mental health fallout of the pandemic to provide quotes today please – ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
#prrequest
#journorequest
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is it acceptable to call royal mail and be like 'look mate, where is this parcel, i'm very busy and cannot just sit around all day waiting for you' when all you really want to do is go buy some tinnies? asking for me
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‘You’ve been my best friend for TWO YEARS’ like that’s a long time. I own bras older than that pal.
#MadeInChelsea
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Any PTs who want to feature in a funny
@GlamourMagUK
piece? Email in bio.
#personaltrainer
#journorequest
#prrequest
#casestudy
#fitness
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Looking for alcohol and travel-related ideas for Christmas gift guides ("it's a tough job" etc). Email in bio.
#journorequest
#prrequest
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Also looking for someone to write about 'skinny-shaming', please email if that's you with examples of first-person pieces: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Totally on-point about why many of us felt so uneasy reading those glowing Hugh Hefner tributes, by
@ClaireShrugged
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We shouldn't need the police to stop boys from killing girls who reject them. We shouldn't need stop-and-search laws to ensure that a young girl makes it to school alive.
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Me: I am an advanced Adobe InDesign user with years of experience creating and editing layouts.
Also me:
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@sturdyAlex
@DragonLaserArt
I'm sure you have plenty of offers, but I live 5 mins from Hackney and would love to collect for you. My email is ali_pantony
@live
.co.uk. x
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I'm looking for a couple of case studies for some health features (UK women in their 20s or 30s) to share their experience of:
- Sickle cell disease
- Fibroids
Let me know if you can help: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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Another
#prrequest
/
#journorequest
: what's the funniest let down text you've sent/ received? ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
#dating
#casestudy
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Biggest dating turn-off: 'my crazy ex-girlfriend'. I ain't sticking around to find out what it was about you that made her 'crazy'.
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I'm looking for someone to write about their experience of postpartum mental health in the African community. If that's you, please get in touch for a sensitive commission: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
#journorequest
#mentalhealth
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Thanks for all your pitches, I will go through them all soon. I may not have a chance to reply to all individually so if I don't reply, take it as a no this time – but please continue to pitch in the future! Thanks so much x
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when we're all in jeans and a top and there's that one mate who just rocks up like:
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Does anyone want to write an opinion piece about Ben Affleck's comments, preferably with experience of being 'blamed' for their partner's drinking/ destructive habits? Email ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk
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@RebeccaCNReid
Anne Hathaway. Cannot watch a film if she’s in it. Absolutely no justification, the woman’s won a bloody Oscar. Just gets right on my tits
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okay all this chat about ‘omfg she’s making out like I pray to Dani’s dad every night’ THERE’S NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF JACK I DO IT TOO SON!!
#loveisland
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Just paid a parking fine. Not my best Christmas present ever. But you DO add the fine 'to your basket', so it kinda feels like shopping.
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New contender for top 10 best feelings ever – ripping up a successfully-appealed parking ticket. FUCKING YES.
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Proud to be a
#BloodyDifficultWoman
. The male equivalents ('confident', 'determined', 'decisive') don't have much of a ring to them anyway.
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there's something really very odd about writing a *super sexy and erotic* sex scene while wearing your oldest pair of trackies, fluffy pink socks and a pizza-stained jumper
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can you believe we live in a world where people actually like liquorice
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I'm really not getting on with 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' 😑
#thanksmum
http://t.co/28IFY1eAmH
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As much as I disagree with the word 'singleton', I'm pleased I wrote about my broken heart for
@Fabulousmag
, with
@GuyWinch
's stepping stones to healing. I hope anyone who is in this with me can find something useful or comforting here. You're not alone.
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Right I must be the only fucker alive who doesn’t listen to podcasts?? 90% of your day is other people talking, why do you want to fill the precious 10% with MORE PEOPLE TALKING
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Also looking to speak to financial journalists, preferably with strong legal knowledge, who have experience in writing for millennial-focused women's publications. Say hi: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk.
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IT IS NOT OKAY TO GUILT TRIP A WOMAN FOR GETTING INTO BED WITH AND NOT FEELING COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU. NOT O-FUCKING-K
#lovelsland
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Wonderful women of Twitter, who changed their appearance after a break-up? Hair cut, different hair colour, tattoos, make-up, piercings? Anything you stopped/ started doing (glasses, skincare, tanning, covering 'flaws')? Hit me up, DMs open
#journorequest
#beauty
#casestudy
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I'm still looking to speak to couples who moved in together earlier than expected due to rising energy bills. Let me know if that's you: ali.pantony
@condenast
.co.uk or DM me.
#costoflivingcrisis
#journorequest
#casestudy
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