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We mistakenly look for confidence in the clothes that we wear or the car that we drive. We seek to recover from loss, loneliness, or heartache by purchasing unnecessary items. Furthermore, we seek fulfilment in material things. And we try... See more
writerrochelle
Some people don't, like me. I get my clothes from a recycling shop called the Garage of Blessings, where people donate what they don't want, and people get what they want or need for free. My car was $1700 and I've had if for 10 years (it's a 2000 Chrysler Concorde). If I pick the wrong things from the Garage, maybe too small, too big, or just don't like how it looks, I just donate it back! I own very little material things, like 2 sets of sheets, 1 set of dishes serving 4, 2 sets of towels, and so on. The only one I try to impress is Jehovah God, my Creator, and His Son, Jesus Christ. I spend more money on my diabetic toy poodle than I do on myself. All I get for myself is food, shelter and used clothing. I've never been happier in my 76 years of life, and look forward to the coming of Christ! ;-D
Mar 27, 24

I am so very interested what everyone is going to have for their Christmas food. Can you hit me with some ideas? Last year we fed lots of people, so I made salmon, ham and pulled pork with a few different salads and baked potatoes. This year... See more
KAREN J 796020
Deviled eggs and cheese on crackers Baked turkey wings with stuffing cornbread and apple pie and brownies and scallop potatoes, shrimp mac and cheese, collard greens and a salad, Strawberry smoothies and adult cranberry juice. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone.
Dec 18, 23

I have found many drivers in my opinion 9/10 sit right on top of me as specially when stopped at traffic lights on a hill position. So many times because they are literally on top of me when going to go my car (manual) has slightly rolled a... See more
Alan P 162916
Have you noticed that the bigger the utility or car the bigger and more arrogant some of the drivers are
Jan 23, 24

I called noise control when one of my neighbours was making too much noise at 10:30pm on a Sunday night. They couldn't come to check the site until about a hr later. When they arrived, they didn't do a great job with investigating the... See more
Julie K 348980
This is something that does not bother me because if something gets too noisy, I take out my hearing aids.
Jan 19, 24

How do you feel when you find out, the person you're dating, in their 30s & still living with their mother? Do you find this is strange & weird? Many adult children, these days, are still living much longer with their parents or either... See more
Sarah G 76834
A lot of young people these days stay with their parents to save up for a house. I have house rules and my adult children have always respected that. For example my adult son pays board, and takes out the rubbish every week. In return, I do his washing, cooking, laundry and dishes. We mutually respect each other.
Jan 08, 24

Electric cars sales are currently plummeting Worldwide and car giants are panicking...powered by... in the most part...fossil fuels...limited lifespans with expensive replacement parts and unsustainable batteries and oh yes....sometimes...just... See more
Michael B 384408
EV;s are a con - it costs just as much to mine the battery materials and they can't be recycled - same as the windmills for wind power - call me a cynic if you wish!
Dec 26, 23

Should school be a chore? Why can't learning be fun? I think that the way children are taught at school is too methodical and processed, it's a critical time for our kids, I was lucky enough to have great teachers who along with factual... See more
APB
I had a few gems as teachers...but not many...I had a lot of fun at school but I wasn't supposed to be enjoying myself..so a fair bit of the time resulted in mad people hitting me with canes...over the bottom or across the palms..and a stream of half hour detentions after school..but none of it worked..I didn't get depressed...or give in....I still had laughing fits...I still had fun...that's what kids do!
...kids are VERY resilient..,and you cannot cure them of being REALLY happy,,I'd lie on the floor laughing and could not get up!..
....I am not sure how our current batch of little angels would cope with that...they would probably need therapy...(these days I might get therapy or medication for being optimistic defiant and happy...it is probably a medical condition...like everything else)
many of our current batch were really damaged during covid because they didn't see their friends....it affected their communication skills and their abilities at school....I wonder how they would cope with the Blitz....
or being in other interesting places...we might be raising a generation of babies that never want to leave home...
sorry BB I'm wandering off course here!
Dec 01, 23

Spent a few days in Sydney, and I'm not so good on my feet, so used a lot of very expensive taxis. Overhead one driver actually asked for a tip and got himself a five dollar reward. This was wrong of him to ask for, as none of the others... See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I don't believe in tipping (I don't tip, and I don't feel self-conscious when I don't tip). Your employer (taxi drivers are employees) - should be paying you enough - so a customer shouldn't have to TIP YOU (known as subsidized your wages/earnings)! For as I am concerned - this individual (described in your scenario) needs to get a "real" job that doesn't involve tipping!
Nov 10, 23

Sometimes I find I have been overcharged for an item. Store Policy guarantees that if you are overcharged, you are refunded and given the item free. Unfortunately, it is not the case with most staff. I sometimes remind them and other times I... See more
Graham A
I have never had a problem....EVER..... with Woolworths or Coles. I always hope they over charge me. I have scored heaps of stuff over the years...probably the best was a jar of 400gm Moccona coffee.
just see them at the counter and be sensible and you won't have a problem.
Nov 02, 23

What is our destiny? I have often wondered this, and I have to say it is very hard to come up with an answer. We can search for a lifetime without ever having a clue, so we just drift along, either working until the end or doing other odd... See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
No answers, just my core belief system at work, hopeful; providing insight. DESTINY is what you are meant to do. It is your soul's dream for you. While FATE happens when you don't take responsibility for your life. DESTINY is what happens when you commit to growing, learning, and taking chances. DESTINY is not absolutely predetermined, but more like a beautiful, perfect, deeply meaningful plan (that is tailored to suit you - and only you). It is the force (Destiny) that some people think controls what happens in the future (your future), and which cannot be influenced by people (or the public).
Nov 03, 23

Why is it that, there are so many people, especially who owns cats & dogs, they don't look after them. To me, it doesn't matter what animal you choose to own. If you chose a pet to have, it is your responsibility to look after it. A pet is... See more
Teri 1282723
I agree that if you have any animal, you look after all of it's needs... food, water, shelter, toys, socialization, medication, vaccinations, comfy bed, affection and loving attention. There is no excuse for neglect or abuse. Some people have no respect for themselves and have no idea how to express it to others whether children, spouse, co-workers, officials, wildlife or their own pets that they chose to take in. If you don't know love and respect, you cannot show love and respect. And some people are just so angry and take it out on those around them. These animals need rescuing and the people who abuse them need deep psychological help.
Oct 28, 23

People around me have been receiving phone scams for the past four years. They sometimes have your correct personal information and trick you about your credit card, home internet, and undeliverable packages. Some of us even receive more than 5... See more
Wendy Q
My phone company allows me to select report as a scam when I receive texts or calls, so it's easy to do.
Oct 13, 23

Have you ever gone into a store expecting something and finding it wasn't what you thought it was, but the sales person was so delighted to see you, and you suspect you may be their first customer of the day, you feel you should buy something and... See more
Maria B 89860
No, no, no. I don't have a pity purse only a purse I pity for lack of funds. I love my cakes but would never risk buying a "pig in a poke" as hate wasting food if don't like it.
Sep 25, 23

Do you think that everyone should receive the same pay as what the government is saying? I don t agree, as you work your butt off to earn a high salary by putting yourself through education and university, to earn a top paid job. Then you have... See more
Claude H
You must be paid enough now so stop bleating. Think of all those people who are just existing through no fault of their own. You chose to get your education while others could not afford that way of life. This does not mean they are not capable. There are many highly educated people that are incompetent and do not deserve what they are paid.
Sep 15, 23

These days, it seems that kids are "dating" or "going together", before they even know what responsibilities come along with relationships of that sort. How old were you when you remember the"love bug" biting you? When you were past... See more
Charmaine M 596083
At15 met my neighbour started dating at sweet 16 engaged at 17 married at 18 first bub 19 bub2 21 bub3 22 bub4 24 angel bub 27 bub 5 28 n last bub 30 ...now we have 13 grandies n 1 great grandy n just celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary
Oct 07, 22

If someone with a lot of education (law school grad, for example) decided they'd be happier doing something that even didn't require college, like a plumber, bartender, opening a coffee shop or grocery store, whatever, Is that an okay decision to... See more
Smiley
I truly "LOVE" how people see jobs in trades (plumber, chippie, sparkie, gardener, etc) or retail as a lower rated job, like the people who work those jobs are a lesser person to someone who has completed many years of uni or has a high degree.
If it wasn't for cleaners, retail staff, check out operators, tradies and the like, how would you be able to do your shopping or even live? You would not have a house to live in- lots of tradies helped to build the vast majority of homes we all live in, without retail staff there'd be no shops operating, without cleaning staff many businesses would be piled high in filth.
I know of people who have doctorates, people who are A/Prof's who are cleaners or are doing labouring jobs or retail work as they simply cannot get work in their field, or maybe their job got too stressful, so they chose to do something completely different. These people also do a lot of volunteer work in roles some other "well educated" would not dream of doing.
I think it comes down to how you are raised. If you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth and your parents taught you to look down on those with "lesser jobs", then sadly i think it will be very hard to change how one sees and treats other people and you may struggle with life if you're thrown a curve ball.
If you're raised to treat the cleaners, retail workers and garbage truck driver with respect and talk to them as a fellow equal human being, than i think you're a well rounded person who will do fine in life and be able to handle whatever the world throws their way.
And just as a FYI- Plumbers and tradies do up to 4years study/on the job training.
Bartenders and coffee shop workers also do a lot of training courses and need to get accreditation for some of their roles.
Same with grocery store workers. Yes, it's a job where you can start with no experience, but after doing the job for a while, you will realise you deal with many different things- abusive and/or rude customers, customers who they tell their deepest secrets to, you will sometimes be the ONLY person an individual (customer) interacts with, you will form friendships with customers, you will learn a lot about how a business is run.
If you study for a decade and are still miserable, was it all worth it?
If you start an entry level job and thoroughly enjoy it, do you consider this to be a waste of your education or the fact you have had an amazing opportunity open up for you?
Aug 23, 23

Your son, daughter, grand child....has finally passed their licence. They don't have a lot of money, but would like a reliable one. They ask your advice. So what car would you recommend? Manual? Auto? Hybrid? Safety rating? Brand? ... See more
Bugalugs
Toyota or Mazda but, but as Roslyn A says, hybrid or EV would be great but at present too expensive even for a used one. Manual or Automatic. I know this may sound a bit sexist but I think most young men would prefer a Manual as they are more fun to drive!
Aug 11, 23
On average how much do you earn each day doing surveys on Rewardia ? How much time do you spend each day doing surveys on Rewardia to earn that measly amount? How often do you COMPLETE a survey on Rewardia, then after... See more
Bugalugs
I have no idea.
Edward S when you click on Submit and get those oh-so-annoying " Sorry Survey Closed" messages click on your Points (top left-hand of screen) and you will very often find that though you got that msge you have, in fact, been given the points. I agree with you that this seems to happen every time you take part in one of those impossibly long surveys. We can't seem to do the right thing can we? We are told Never to Rush, Always take our time, give honest and thought out answers and when we do as told we get punished for doing so. Maybe Rewardia and those they run the survey for should sit down and have a chat about allowing us time to complete their surveys.
Oct 21, 22

Do you think that there will ever be a time when the whole world is at peace? Judging by past history the chances are slim. See more
APB
Jacqueline R 353303 AND boston 1352573...have exactly the same response to this question...just take a look below....word for word...what is going on here?...same person with two accounts?....
Jul 08, 23

You are taking a walk in the park when you notice a person stumbling, do you assume they are intoxicated or do you ask if they are okay? This situation happened as I was at work and noticed a man stumbling on the lawn. Another worker also... See more
Sandra C 12043
Of course, wouldn't anyone do that ?? Why would you even need to think about it ?? Just imagine yourself in that situation. How would you feel if people ignored you thinking yiou were drunk?? Thank heavens 2 cars stopped recently when my husband had a fall on the footpath, it was darkish, but they stopped and helped him up. He was only a few steps from home, so he was fine. I can't believe that you would have to stop and think before acting,.
Jul 13, 23

Well, I am a 51-year-old female with terrible decision-making skills. (Had mental breakdown July 2019.) It has gotten to the point that I'm almost scared to decide anything. What I want is to have my boyfriend take over my... See more
Sandra C 12043
You need to seek professional help. Asking your boyfriend to make your decisions is putting too much stress on him and you may lose him. Get help from a professional and keep your relationship on a loving basis.
Jun 29, 23

I was dating an addict for several years. I eventually kicked him out of my home. I have since joined a site of families of addicts. So my questions is - should you stay and support the addict when their behaviors impact your lifestyle? I left for my... See more
Dada WA
An addict to what? Crosswords? sport? Please when asking a question make it clear. I assume you mean drug addict? There are many addictions.
Apr 10, 23

I really want to hear your thoughts on forgiveness. Forgiveness is for you rather than the other person, right. Forgiveness can be powerful and empowering. But, how do you forgive certain things and move on? I would love to hear some... See more
Gloria S 949194
You can forgive those that hurt you, but forgetting is harder, if not impossible. Be careful who you trust. Guard your heart.
May 21, 23

When you look out your bedroom window, what do you see? See more
Dimitri T 100433
we see Auckland CBD as well as Rangitto island,since we have 3 windows in our bedroom-fantastic views
May 15, 23

I remember 20 plus years ago when landlines were still common, getting phone calls in the evening to complete a survey. It would go on sometimes for a good half hour and they were not paid surveys. So if I get frustrated from screening out, I... See more
Chosen
Nah I only get my Nigerian friend who tells me I am about to inherit and my Indian mate who tells me I have a problem with my computer. Am very lucky to have all these well advised "friends."
Apr 25, 23

In Australia, we have medicare to help cover health cost. Should there be medicare for your pets too? See more
Bugalugs
Why do so many people expect "The Government" - But READ "Other Taxpayers" to pay for everything now? People have children and they expext other Taxpayers to foot the cost of Childcare. Why? People are earning combined salaries of well over $AU200,000.00. Let them cut their wallets so that they can pay All their own Childcare Costs. Our Parents and Grandparents managed to have children and bring them up themselves and none of them had anything like the Incomes that people have today. Think on this, if you will. Today the Unions are asking for a Pay Rise of 7% for the Lowest Paid Workers, a rise which will make their Minimum Weekly Pay $AU812. Compare that to Old Age Pensioners who worked hard for 50 and more years, paid all their Taxes, raised their children and got No Financial Assistance from any Government were recently given an increase of 3.7% which brought the single OAP up to about $AU560 per week.
Yes, by all means extend what was, dishonestly, touted at the time as "Universal Health Care" aka Medicare to cover all Dental and Optical Expenses, but including Pet Care is a step too far. What will they be asking for next? That other Taxpayers pay for all their Food, Alcohol and Illegal Drugs? Their Motor Vehicle expenses?
Fortunately we still do not live in some sort of-Socialist-cum-Communist State such as China. Did you realise that under the Chinese Communist Party Dictatorship you have to get permission from it to move from your village/town/city of Birth to another? That is what those calling for "The Government", read TAXPAYERS to cover Pet Care under Medicare will end up getting.
Apr 01, 23

After answering a discussion about marriage, I decided to start a discussion about independence after years of codependency. I have been in many toxic relationships, never a good one. I've been single for 3 years now, and I'm thinking about dating... See more
Michelle S 553303
I was devastated after my children's father, my first and only true love from the age of 15, told me after I finished a night shift as an RN that he had spent the night while I was at work and slept with a woman that he had met ( I hadn't a clue) when he played cricket on Saturday's and planned to move in with her immediately. I was also informed by him that "the sex was so good that they'd broke the bed". Yes there'd been problems in the marriage and the past year had been especially tough after moving and renovating an old house I'd inherited and the death of my beloved mum to cancer and trying to help my Dad through the loss of his lifetime partner. I don't know if I can say that I had a mental breakdown but I did try and kill myself which ended up costing me a 3 day stay in a ward in the hospital that I worked in but with a "special" nurse so that I wasn't left alone although thankfully NOT in the psychiatric ward as my boss wouldn't allow it, but I changed after that whole experience. I was 39, had 5 kids and I thought "well if HE doesn't want me I'll have to find somebody else who will appreciate me". This led to a short relationship with one of my soon to be ex husband's friend from Church who had recently got divorced from HIS wife. I look back on that experience, which I try hard NOT to do, which led me to remarry just 2 days after my divorce came through and that lasted under 6 months. I was still shell-shocked after my 1st husband's betrayed and CLEARLY not thinking straight and I NEVER dated or looked at another man again. That was almost 19 years ago and when my aged father tries to suggest, which he has many times over the years, for me to find someone, I just tell him that I'm happier with just my 5 cats! I did look after my 1st husband's dad until he died coming up to 5 years this July, and the shame that I felt over the fallout of both those marriages and the eventual loss of my home and bankruptcy, allowed me to be so busy to look for another someone even if I HAD wanted to, but I felt that I had nothing to offer someone anyway, as "why would they want ME?" I am TRULY happy, although "happy" is an emotion that I haven't felt for years, but perhaps content is a more appropriate definition of how I feel, with my animals for companionship, but I know that I would judge any relationship and make too many comparisons to my previous relationships to be able to be open to letting myself fall in love again. I know that this story sounds morose and moribund as do I, but you CAN be wounded so much that you shut down ALL future opportunities for happiness. However I wish the other commentors here all the best with their own romantic endeavours!
Feb 18, 23

Should Public Transport Be Free? Well I think yes in urgent and/or important situations because they are very major, and we need to get there, that way, we need transport. Transport is never free. So we need to pay money even for... See more
Jania S
WHAT . Maybe AnynomousUser1234 needs to get a better translator or stop drinking the funny juice??? Maybe people need to get better organised. public transport is not expensive and if you are in dire financial hardship there are plenty of places to get a travel voucher.
Next people will be wanting free food and homes.... Get a job, get your life organised and realise nothing is free you need to work and pay your own way.
Aug 28, 22

I have become so "into" doing surveys that I feel I can't go on to other activities until I've spent several hours each day taking surveys. Is this a healthy habit and a good way to make a few bucks, or is it an addiction? See more
Chosen
The lower the points the less I do. I still wonder who does the average less than 250 point ($0.25 cents !) per survey ???. Reading below it seems all of you. No doubt they will going down again shortly and be an average of 100 points (10 cents !) per survey soon and no doubt you will all keep doing them. Ummmmmm.
Dec 07, 22

During COVID-19, all schools were closed and everyone had to work and study online. Usually almost everyone always wished to work from home but once they actually had to do it, that s when it wasn t so funny or comfortable as... See more
Agonis
I am home-schooling my children and they have regular meetups with the other children that are also homeschooled in the area. I was already studying online when covid happened. I much prefer working and studying from home as there are fewer interruptions. My son has thrived in homeschooling as he has the option of choosing what he studies (within reason) he has additional needs and there are no small class options in the area so this works best for him and we did not utilize technology, he has been doing pen and paper, educational books and social skills by visiting the community centres to see other homeschooled families.
Jan 18, 23

Be safe and enjoy with people. Don't drink too much and drive home. Have a designated driver with you at all times. See more
Helen E 469767
Our wedding aniversary (56) but will just be a very quiet night and will be in bed asleep probably by 9.30. Have a great 2023 all of you.
Dec 31, 22

Why are the elders of millennials constantly talking about how "messed up" we are, when they were the ones who raised us ...? See more
Disie
You can only teach a child, not tell them how to think. Have Millennials thought about that? It's called taking responsibility!
Jul 24, 21

At my workplace, I have noticed a change in how staff culture has changed around sickness and taking time off work to recover, has anyone else? Before the days of Covid, staff would come into work with colds and coughs and "battle on" to... See more
Lyn 78550
No, it has always been that way where I work. The doctor insisted. It has made no difference the Covid. I only work 1 day a week now as am retired. However, the doctor has always said if you are sick stay home as it is not fair on the patients....or him.
Nov 07, 22

Australia and the UK share to a certain extent that the local pubs and bars are HUBS, where people get together and socialise. The increasing massive taxes on beer in both countries...and possibly elsewhere too along with covid have... See more
Elizabeth H 165879
There is more to life in communities than just drinking. There might be less domestic violence for instance. there are hundreds of different ways to socialize than getting together for a drink. Some communities are being destroyed by excess drinking. Aboriginal women are being killed more often as a result. Publicans have exploited customers for far too long. It is time to enjoy each other's company without the effects of liquor.
Nov 22, 22

What addictions do you have? Do you think it is a good addiction or a bad one? What do you do to stop this addiction? My personal addiction is tea. I drink about 15-20 cups of black tea a day. I love it and nobody ever told me that it is... See more
Katzeye
Chocolate! My biggest weakness but so far this year I have not had any,it's my journey to start eating healthier and look after myself better so as I age I won't be suffering like my mother is.
Jan 15, 21

Aside from World Peace and Justice for All, (no, really, I do want that), I'd like a comfy pair of slippers/loafers, a good box of gooey chocolates and someone to help me tidy/arrange my house - so's I can keep it that way. Too much? ... See more
Chris P Chikin
Up all night! Be damned. The fat free loading bugger sneaks around peeping through bedroom windows to check on kids. He then breaks into houses to drink all the beer and snack on a few biscuits. I got arrested when I tried doing that type of thing. No one wanted me to come back the following year.
Dec 23, 20

There are always friends like this, I'm telling a friend that I have a genetic disease, and then they say, you need to exercise more, you need to drink more water, and say something encouraging to me. To me, very annoying. Why don't they... See more
Mary M 329762
I Ike listen to story about health stuffs as this help me understand more. I never make fun of peoples.
Sep 11, 22

Do you have a family member you're not willing to speak to? I personally haven't spoken to my father in more than 5 years and have no regrets about it. I believe more in surrounding yourself with people you like, love and care about regardless to... See more
'smee,SWQ!
We still don't speak to my Sister -In--Law or her husband who raped my wife over 35 years ago when pregnant with our 2nd daughter who we subsequently lost through the trauma...my wife's sister defended her husband saying he'd never do that! My wife says she never had that sister!
Oct 11, 21

We started out with silver tops and gold tops (gold tops had twice the cream which tasted better) through modified, low fat and skimmed (because the fat was bad for you)...to highly manufactured fake milk made from just about anything that... See more
Toni A 861237
Wish they would go back to glass bottles. Milk doesn't taste the same out of a plastic bottle and you can reuse glass bottles
Aug 27, 22

I was bullets in the workplace as I didn't take my break as them want. The rule is after 2 hours you get your tea break as I didn't want to go before hand. She's telling me off in front of peoples send to the management to put me down. In the... See more
Bugalugs
Do you actually mean you were Bullied at your workplace?
Your entire comment simply does not make any sense whatsoever.
If English is your second language then why don't you contact one of the hundreds of agencies which specialize in teaching Adults to Read, Write and Spell, one of them regularly advertises their telephone number on TV.
To the person at Rewardia who vets this "Discussion of the day" segment why did you allow this comment to appear?
May 23, 22

To prepare for future disasters, do you think which kinds of food never spoil, and we can start stocking them now? See more
'smee,SWQ!
Why not! ... Rice, Wheat, Honey etcetera - but to digress remember when milk would go off after a couple of days (note use by dates on it now!) Bread ... was stale after a day and sold at half price as "Day Old Bread"!
May 08, 22

What is the best lesson you have ever learnt in your life, or the funniest? Mine was that you cannot make every person happy and if you have to change who you are or go against your morals or beliefs to make someone happy, then you don't need that... See more
APB
Never think that everyone around you thinks the same way that you do...almost none of them do...and don't make any assumptions or plans based on that idea...people are seriously much more weird than you can possibly imagine
...that took me way far too long to work out...It'll save you a lot of time and effort....
..I might write a book about it
Apr 29, 22

What books have you read in the past that made you really think, it opened your eyes? I like to read stuff about COVER UPS. People that have experienced things and revealed information... especially when it's not political-correct to... See more
Bugalugs
"The happiest man on Earth" by Eddie Jaku. "The Auschwitz Photographer" by Maurizio Onnis and Luca Crippa. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris. If those three accounts of the Appalling things that can be done by Human Beings to Innocent men, women and children - 6.4 million members of the Jewish religion and another 7.3 millions simply because they did not fit in with the beliefs of a Dictator and his collaborators - do not convince you that these monsters should be stopped then nothing will.
Hitler described the Polish people & those of the Jewish faith as "Sub-humans, the "Scum of the Earth".
The Russian Dictator, Vladimir Putin, has used exactly the same words to describe the Ukrainian People.
He Must be stopped or he will, just like Hitler, exterminate them as well.
Apr 28, 22

I am from 6 brothers and sisters. I feel very fortunate to have many siblings. Unfortunately, some of them can have funny attitude later in life due to the effect of their partners. Since, I am the younger sibling, I usually just take in ... See more
Wendy Q
Was fund whle we were younger, having an older brother meant I could go 'out with the boys' and do fun stuff, like climbing trees, lighting fires, etc, good exciting stuff for a girl.
Apr 16, 22

Well I would say yes because then they already like to learn how to do work and stuff, so they don't grow up being lazy tell me what you think See more
Tupulua S
no, money comes later, teach them first, to help to do chores at home, so they learn the value of helping each other, helping others.. Yes earning money is good, but money is not everything. Love and education starts at home
Apr 03, 22

I recently started study in NZ University. I am almost 33 years old. Furthermore, I believe education is an important part of our lives. And I feel good about it. I got very diverse feedback from others. Would you go back to school to... See more
Morenita
Of course I would! After having both my daughters I decided to go back to school and so glad I did! They are now 26 and 17yrs old and I’m working in the field I went to school in. Your never too old!
Mar 13, 22

This year has been ups and down for most of us may it be personally or professionally. Please share what you are most excited in the coming 2022? Are you looking forward on a more stabilising year? What's your vision and new life... See more
Bugalugs
I have Three Wishes and Two of them are achievable.
One: Getting rid of the Scandal-plagued Morrison Federal Government - The Sports rorts, The Car Park rorts, The Extra-marital affairs (Adultery) by both Women and Men, the endless Lies, the subservience to the USA and US-inspired Confrontation towards China. To rid ourselves of the most Divisive, most Dishonest, Racist Government we will need to elect large numbers of Independents to control both Houses. That way they can force whichever minority government - be it Coalition or ALP is irrelevant for they are both as bad as each other.
Two: To rid ourselves of the current Inept, Dishonest State Liberal Government of South Australia and, as with Canberra, elect large numbers of Independents to control both Houses of the SA Parliament and force the minority government - be it ALP or Liberal is irrelevant because one is as bad as the other - to act in the Interests of All SA citizens and not just their mates.
Three: To declare Australia Neutral - we can, and should, be friends with all, as we used to be until the Morrison Federal Government handed Australia over to the USA and then exacerbated the solvable problems with China by joining in with the USA's Policy of Confrontation.
Dec 15, 21

Should we as parents be allowed to discipline our child without being told we are abusing our children? For example: if my child swears or does something really naughty, should I be allowed to smack his hand without it being abuse? Or is... See more
Sabine V
There is a difference between abuse and discipline. l was a whipped, now that's abuse. A smack is a smack and quite often you will only smack them once or twice and never again.
Dec 18, 21

What do you believe happens when you die is there an afterlife having a hell do we go back to our creator or is our energy reconciled with the remainder of our soul what do you think? Are we waiting on the resurrection? See more
Amber 22
I hope so this life is not the best at times . I wish there was no hell I do not want any one to go there. I do think there is a good and after life hoping for a good one and for others to
Oct 19, 21

The term narcissist gets thrown around a lot these days as a negative slur to label people on social media, reality TV and politics. And studies show narcissistic traits are on the rise with 10% of us exhibiting traits like self-obsession... See more
Lachelle B
Narcissist? Murderers, paedophiles, cult leaders.........It is about those who have no moral values and feel better if they have control or belief that they are better (even in an imaginary world).
Nov 10, 21

Streaming on our TVs are "period" dramas set in the 1980's..."Public Enemy" is what your dad listens to...NO-ONE uses email anymore...and Facebook is only used now by old people (over 30's)...is everyone keeping up?...whew! See more
Bugalugs
Old School? It is where your Teachers were only required to actually Teach you to Read, Write and do Arithmetic! They were NOT, as they are today by Lazy Parents, expected to actually bring up the children as well. Old School was when Parents taught their children Manners, how to behave but at the same time to ask endless questions which the parents should answer truthfully - no matter how awkward! To show respect towards others until that person shows they deserve none.
Old School was when Parents made sure their children were fed before going to school and at least one of them was at home when their child/children got home from school. Where Parents - no matter their Race, Ethnicity, Religion - ensured their children actually went to school.
Old School is a combination of what Parents, Children and Teachers should do. Today far too many Parents think the Teachers should do it all.
Oct 03, 21

In the USA, although it has been shown that masking saves lives by keeping you safe from Covid19, many schools are fighting about this issue. What do you think? See more
Tupulua S
There are lots of misinformation out there I believe, masking up protects you from airborne particles what ever germs they are, especially covid germs it may be even save you from inheriting covid, and you are in trouble, I KNOW THIS I lost a dear friend because of covid. So Mask up you people
Sep 13, 21

You invite the whole class to your child's 6th birthday and when you arrive you are told by one of the parents I've added my 4 year old to the party and I've paid for them to join. When handing out the thank you bags, the parent also asks for... See more
Christine M 323842
When it is your birthday party, it is your choice as to who attends. This party was obviously held at a play centre or something, where you pay by head for catering and the activities are selected by the child and appropriate to their particular peer group.
If a parent chooses to attend the venue ( for whatever reason) and bring siblings, that is fine, however this does not make them part of the party, and that should be made very clear to the siblings.
Siblings etc do not get to eat the party good (order your own food for your group), they do not play the party games ( create your own fun), nor are they entitled to a lolly bag at the end ( if there are spares, they may be offered).
This is how it has run in my social circles when the children were young.
Children are entitled to have a special day with their friends without some annoying little tacker imposed upon them.
This woman was rude and entitled and made an awkward situation for you.
Sep 04, 21

A colleague recently had three vehicles stolen plus other property by three teenagers who are not locals but travel regularly to our town to commit robberies and wilful damage. A policeman was seriously injured when one rammed a stolen car into... See more
Jenny L 591463
Arrest the parents, casterate them so they can't have any more brats. Throw the teenagers into boot camp for a few years. Unfortunately the crimes are being done by children as young as 8. It is out of control and some thing seriously needs to be done. They need to be accountable and no taking things off value isn't going to work as the parents don't have any thing of value. Come on they don't even value their children, letting them run around at night stealing cars.
Aug 28, 21

I'm not talking love affairs, but do you have an interest, hobby, work area or cause that you are/ were truly passionate about? It used to be a saying that if you find something you love to do, you will never work a day in your life. I've... See more
Jan R 542056
I sure do. I love bonsais. I had several but had to get rid of them when we moved from WA to VIC. I will start again someday when we are settled in one place. I also love crocheting. I have quite a collection that I will sell when we can have some sort of market stall. Hopefully things will get back to normal so that it can happen.
Aug 17, 21

What is you're opinion on today's banking system? Do you trust them? Do you think they put their shareholders first ... before customers? Notice how low the interest is on money in you're bank account! Credit card - interest too... See more
Grommie
my opinion, backed by English as it is written, Zing, is you have not shown a plural by putting in an apostrophe.
as for Banks., Banking CEOs' emoluments... it's what the market says it needs.
Credit card interest rates reflect the risk. Those risks now are greater with computer generated rippings-off.
oh and it's your not you're... you're means you are. and too not to re CEOs.
Banks are heading for the cashless society. It started with EFT-POS in NZ in September 1984, for those who remember, or in my case were involved.
Criminals have already spotted that cash won't be king, it's time the honest citizens spotted it, too.
Never waste a good crisis. Banks used Covid-19 as the excuse to close branches.
You can't beat Banks.. so buy shares in them and stop moaning.
May 02, 21

Are people in general getting ruder, more selfish etc. or are people behaving generally in the same manner, but I m just more sensitive to it as I get older? See more
'smee,SWQ!
I believe it depends on the demographic Catherine! - If you learnt manners 50 or so years ago or more - you are, I believe generally quite polite but for those educated in the 80's onwards they're taught they are entitled and how dare you expect them to be polite (or anything as the world owes them a living and you'll not get in their way-smack on childish bottoms?No Way!)
Feb 17, 21

We have .... Health, life, Disability , Employment, Even insurance for pet's. Do you have it? Do you think some insurance is too expensive? Have you had any issues with yours? See more
Rhonda D 522615
All insurance is too expensive. Whenever they can, most insurance companies will try to get out of paying. The nature of the game.
Jul 05, 21

As a former teacher I get very concerned when I hear so many demands for things to be taught in school which I believe should be the role of parents. In the meantime parents complain about falling standards in basic reading, spelling, writing and... See more
Rod R 101788
Teachers educate kids, parents raise kids. There is some crossover but both have their roles in creating decent humans. Kids learn from each other as well.
Jun 19, 21

can carnivores change their diet - no?! - can herbivores change their diet no?! - can omnivores (humans) change their diet - no?! - humans are eating the planet up - in front of all are eyes (global warming) - humans can not agree on a plan to stop the... See more
Stephan S
The main cause of all our problems is overpopulation.There are only so many recources on this planet.There is only so much drinkable water and land to grow food.And no matter what enviromental policies you put in place,more people cause more pollution..The only way out of it is srict worldwide birth control.Maximum 2 children per family
May 07, 21

I heard on talk back radio that some schools are planning to stop mothers and fathers days because some children may not have a mother or a father. I don't agree with this as the children really enjoy these days and if they don't have a parent they... See more
Margaret C 68385
What sort of lunatic is advocating this nonsense? I didn't have a father after I was 11 - he died - but I didn't grow up all warped and twisted because my friends did. Teachers should stick to teaching the three R's. There are kids who can't read, write or do simple maths and their general knowledge leaves a lot to be desired. So glad I'm at the older end of my life - too many stupid people in the world advocating crap thee days.
Apr 16, 21

Technology for all its benefits is a great thing. But how many times have you seen glued to their screens, constantly? A lot of this is because of Facebook, that keeps everybody connected, whatever we're doing, while in the... See more
Sandra C 12043
I have a mobile phone but rarely use it.It's therre for emergencies. Just go out to a nice restaurant and see the people texting someone on the other side of the table. Think it's the height of ignorance to use phone at the table when dining out unless you work for an emergency service. Drs, nurses, ambulance or police etc.
Apr 18, 21

Has COVID-19 changed how we will live our lives forever or will things return to the way it used to be before the pandemic? See more
APB
Everybody seems to think that it will be over soon...it probably won't...let's worry about the present and the next couple of years
Jan 25, 21

I was wondering what you are all out there, are expecting to possibly see happen in 2021. It doesn't matter weather it's a good or bad thing that everyone may encounter in the world in 2021. How do you see 2021 shaping up to be? See more
Alan P 162916
We will see the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer while politicians will tell more lies
Jan 02, 21

As humans we think if we attain something like an award, it will equate to making us happy but sadly this isn't the case. Have you ever won an award? Were you disappointed by how short-lived the joy was? See more
Helen A 395807
It depends on the award and how hard you worked for it. I was awarded the Howarth and Howath Prize (correct spelling) for Financial Management 3B. I had not studied economics or accounting in school and so picked it up at uni as a mature aged student. My closest challenger was a lad who was working for his dad's accounting business and was an entitled turd. I was working in the fishing industry at the time. We both went into the exam with a score of 96% and I scored 99% on my exam. I still smile at this because the students had no idea who I was and had their noses out of joint that their silver spoon boy didn't win. One for the working class!
Oct 24, 20

What is your perfect holiday ? Is it is a 5-star resort, Spa Resort, Camping or caravanning or by the beach or even the snow? I must admit I think I would like a Spa Weekend where I am spoiled rotten!! See more
Angie
A resort in the Maldives
Spent my honeymoon there 25 years ago and it was amazing \ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f
These days though my dream is living and travelling around NZ in my campervan for 2026.
Just waiting on the sale of my property, then I\u2019m off \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f\ud83d\ude8e\u2728\ud83d\udc2c\ud83e\uddad
Jan 10, 26

The research indicates that most parents (around two-thirds) have a favourite child, often unconsciously favouring daughters, younger children, or those with more agreeable/conscientious personalities. What is your experience? Do parents have a... See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Do parents have a favorite child? YES (and I was definitely NOT my parents' favorite child)! Should parents have a favorite child? NO (but human behavior (especially as a parent) being what it is)! Do I have a favorite child (as an adult)? NO (however, never had a kid and never like kids even when I was a kid)!
Jan 20, 26

My favourite Christmas memory is the family Christmas Party. All my mother's family would get together the first Saturday of December. We would have a BBQ cooked by my uncle and pudding made by my nanna, Whoever found the penny... See more
boy blunder
every year its different but this year my little grandson Nova, and he lost a tooth yesterday because it was Christmas the tooth fairy left 20 dollars ,i was in good spirits but anyways after the unwrapping session this morning ,he asked what did Santa bring me, I told him I had been naughty and Santa didn't come, he put on a frown and went into his room to look at his prezzies i thought ,but he came back with his tooth fairy money so i could have a present, I was so impressed and proud i went down to the servo to get him some ROBLOX credit cost me 15 i gave that to him then he said i could spend 10 dollars of that 20 and give him 10 back so he doesn't upset the tooth fairy, so now i owe him 10
Dec 25, 25

Have you thought about living full-time in an RV? We finally decided to do it and are enjoying it immensely. We can travel anywhere and stay for as long as we like. The warmer, the better! See more
Carolyn K 714554
It would be great except for if you get sick and need more room and a place close to amenities (hospital, doctor, medical help).
Nov 29, 25

My young neighbour came round to ask if I had a Blower she could borrow to clear grass cuttings... I said no, but I had a broom she could use...she gave me a strange look...smiled and went away....she would be horrified to find nearly all my... See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
It is called MATERIALISM (aka CAPITALISM). Have we gone crazy? YES! Hopeful fossil fuels do not run out during my lifetime - since Earth is the only planet we CAN live on - LOL!
Dec 01, 25

Have you used AI to help make decisions? Whether it be purchasing goods, or for future investment plans e.g. where to retire, financial and superannuation advice? Paying off a mortgage ? Downsizing? Is it safe to use AI tools for these... See more
Lorraine M 1109115
NO I don't trust AI
It gives out too much false information
too easy to hack
Easier for scammers
costs jobs
Dec 08, 25

An inability to say "no" can contribute to being broke by leading to overspending on things you don't need or want, taking on too much work, and prioritizing others' needs over your own financial goals. This often stems from a fear of... See more
NotFriedLikeMost
People are broke because they do not live within their means. They've become addicted to NOW NOW NOW and with technology this allows for impulses to be capitalized upon...over and over again. People are slaves to debt and work....thus...slaves to over-consumerism because they say they "deserve" things. Which is insane.
Nov 27, 25
1. If you start a survey and it moves to a new survey provider, shut it down, you will not get points. 2. If you spend more than 1 minute on 'pre-screening' shut it down. 3. If they are asking if you earn more than a million a year, shut it... See more
Tom S Qld
This is great! Thanks Lachelle.
At last, someone has posted something worthwhile on here. I've been surveying since Aug '22 and am surprised that I am learning things from all of these comments.
Please everybody, keep the comments / info coming - it all helps.
Apr 20, 23

I wonder and seek advice regarding one of my family members applied to a job where I am working currently. I feel it is something difficult to work at the same place with my family member. Is it possible I can discuss with my employer to place... See more
writerrochelle
Getting along with anyone is 'Mind over Matter' if you think about it. We could ALL get along Anywhere and Everywhere on the earth if people would just make up their mind to do so. How do you think Jehovah's Witnesses get along so well? We're all imperfect people. The difference is we follow Jesus' example while on earth, and follow the examples given in the Bible, overlook small hurtful things that happen, talk to the person about large hurtful things, and forgive them all! Is it easy? NO! But it's required to live or work happily with family, friends or acquaintances, and it's required by our God, Jehovah! ;-D
Aug 27, 25

It usually splits people into the "that would solve misunderstandings" camp and the "absolutely terrifying" camp. Lots of fun stories and "what if" scenarios come from it. See more
Daniel A 2
no. Passwords would be useless.
Although if it was just how it was from day one. I don't think anyone would be able to comprehend what it would be like.
So I was saying they're out there to get us with all there smart gadgets, Phones, Watches, Glasses, ear plugs the list goes on. The elite are trying to achieve being able to read their peasants thoughts still it may be here soon. Maybe our Neo robots will be able to do it if the smart earbuds can't.
Aug 17, 25

Do you have a favourite childhood book or movie that you remember and enjoy as an adult? It s interesting that some stick more than others, and the lessons or themes that people enjoyed vary significantly. For me, I enjoyed the Harry Potter... See more
writerrochelle
The book I remember the best is a Golden Book titled: 'Pokey Little Puppy'. I don't know why I remember it so well, except that the 'puppy' was very cute! ;-D
Aug 28, 25

Should the government put a cap on the number of Airbnb s and holiday homes in suburbs and towns to free up housing for purchase and rental? See more
Andrew C 287196
The government simply needs to make it illegal to own more than the one house you actually live in. It would solve numerous such issues.
Aug 13, 25

We've all heard it When are you getting married? , When are you having kids? , or Why aren t you settling down yet? But what if your happiness doesn't align with those expectations? What if your version of a meaningful life... See more
Liane H
Be that rebel without a cause .. it's you and you alone who deals with the outcome . Take advice if you like it , or leave it if you don't .Find your tribe , have fun ,live life the way you want to do it without it adversely affecting others wherever possible. Just be true to your own morals and follow your heart. You were put on this earth as your 'Self ' so how can it be selfish to live it as you ?
Jun 04, 25

If you're like me and you're an animal owner, have you noticed your vet bills have increase dramatically. We certainly did. The reason for this is Corporates are buying out Veterinarians clinics. Our vets here in Canada are selling out to... See more
karen M 876336
I have a cat, he has his own bank account.. I put in $10 a month. If he needs a vet I hope he has enough in his bank account. If he never needs one, he can spend it on anything he needs !
May 15, 25
Here we go. Here we go. Here we go ! A nice fun topic. Let's do some Remember when's . . . . . . . Are we all sitting comfortably ? Lets begin. There's some below to start off . . . . . . . . See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
I remember the Instamatic Camera (Kodak) and the Polaroid Camera (Polaroid) in the USA - in the 1960s - the first selfies in the USA started by the Silent Generations and pushed to new heights by the Baby Boomer Generations
Apr 22, 25

Rewardia has a lot of ads, and they don t bother me at all except for that little bunny .it freaks me out. It s bringing back too many childhood memories of my parents hunting rabbits at Kangaroo Valley then having to eat rabbit stew for... See more
Sonia 1455929
I think the little bunny that runs across the screen is cute. I dislike ads but okay with the bunny.
Mar 23, 25

Do you think everyone should get a second chance? Why or why not? Are there situations where forgiveness and redemption should be encouraged, or do some actions go beyond the possibility of a second chance? See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Strictly depends on the situation and whether you are a firm believer in giving individual(s) 'second chances'! In family matters - NO! In personal relationships - depending on 'how much' trust between the two of you was violated - MAYBE. In the political world or criminal world - NEVER! In trivial matters (of no importance) - YES! I don't believe in 'second chances' per se, unless I am the lucky recipient of a second chance (LOL)!
Feb 27, 25

We drink it. We bath in it. We wash our clothes with it! The UNITED NATIONS says, by 2050, around 5 Billion people could face water shortages. Everyday in rich countries like Australia, we take water too... See more
Bugalugs
It is easy to not use water if you just think a bit. Yes, the makers of automatic dishwashers try to convince you that they use less water than Hand washing but then they would wouldn't they? They are trying to sell them. Do you really need to Pre-Rinse dishes before putting them into that Water and Energy sapping machine? Do you Really need to have your dishes sterilised? Do you really need to have them heated to boiling point to dry them? The answer is: NO. We wash our dishes ONCE a day, by hand and we use, at most 8 litres of water and enough Energy to have the Water at about 45C.
Aug 01, 21

Often times, when I eat at a restaurant, go to a clothing store, or visit any type of business lately, the staff member tells me to be sure and give them a 5-star review online. I had a waiter bring out a QR code for me to scan with my cell... See more
Scott R 947830
I'd rather have them say something like: "If your experience was anything less than 5-star, please make sure to tell us so we can work on improving"...
Nov 20, 24

When a chronic disease is diagnosed in a member of your family, it can be overwhelming, especially when choosing treatment. Do you choose the public system and suffer the extreme side effects or go private, which will take a large portion of... See more
Tupulua S
family love is the best treatment one can have . Yes money is everything, but does not buy love. I have a friend who needs help every week for his appointment Make it my mission to take him to his appointment and bring him back home for love.
Nov 19, 24
I will answer your questions to the best of my ability (or inability). See more
Peter W 94869
why when I get email offers for 500 bonus for completing Lime surveys there no Lime surveys available ? Do you also experience this ?
Nov 08, 24

I have noticed that young children cannot go to the park or the beach or have a day out without a "snack" box! Has anyone else noticed this? They tend to need to graze on food, that interrupts the activity they are doing! This is so true with our... See more
Hamzah S
I guess they need the energy and motivation to do all the activities. I know that running around at the park and shopping exhaust my kids.
Nov 09, 24

Our new neighbour is in his mid 80s and is up every morning at 6 am. He starts cutting wood to burn and disturbs us early in the morning. As we are new in the neighbourhood, we do not want to cause any trouble, so we remain quiet.... See more
Len G
I have several elderly women in my apartment complex who live near snd i always help them when I am able. I even take them food shopping \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\ud83d\uded2 on Saturday morning. I have a 88 yr old mother so i hope someone like mevis helping her out. I truly believe in pay it fowars
Oct 22, 24

Although positive emotions are up, the world still has a wellbeing problem. Negative emotions are still running at record highs. What do you reckon? Is there more negativity around, or are we just exposed to more negative news? See more
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Does the world have a wellbeing problem - YES - in 'real time' known as - economic and social inequalities, public health emergencies, wars, climate crisis, etc. FYI: In the country I reside - USA - we are exposed to too much to DONALD JOHN TRUMP on television and on online - just hearing his names on the news on an ongoing daily basis creates negative emotions at historical high levels in the USA.
Oct 08, 24

My father was approaching his 91st birthday and asked me if I would go to his house one day and sort through his photo's because he said if he died no-one would know who the people in the photos were. I didn't have time, and I was going on... See more
Jenny L 591463
Well that can happen when the person is alive too. My Mum doesn't remember what she had for dinner the night before but remembers growing up during the war and being bombed out twice. Her short term memory is like non existent but she can still play a mean game of scrabble. Some times we don't listen to the important things because life gets busy or it not quite the right time, don't dwell on that. Mistakes happen and we have to get on with life but make sure you allow your self to grieve too. Go through his photos and remember him lovingly. After all he was your Dad. Don't hate a day because of the commercialism where it's all about spending money, Father's Day can mean so much more if you just put in a little imagination. Go for a picnic or have a nice lunch, go for a walk and reminisce the Dad you had. Sorry for your loss and he lived a long time and I am sure he had a great life. You are apart of his legacy. Remember him fondly in the things that make you unique.
Sep 08, 24

Hi, my name is Alisha, and I am dealing with weight gain and I exercise a lot. What are some ways that I can lose weight? See more
writerrochelle
This is how I lost: Lower daily intake of calories (1200 for me at 5'2"), drink something HOT every 2 hours (tea, coffee, lemonade, and hot chocolate, at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, 9pm and 11pm for me), and only eat in an 8 hour period, fasting for 16 hours (11am breakfast, 3pm lunch and no later than 7 pm dinner for me). I can do it by drinking a hot beverage every 2 hours. I lost 1 pound a week, in 11 months, and am keeping it off, and you can, too! I'm 76! I started on February 14, 2023 and, before February 14, 2024, I had lost that 45 pounds! Oh, and I did NOT exercise, or take anything for weight loss! ;-D
Aug 18, 24

A relative received insurance money for stolen jewellery. She was instructed to go to a particular store on the Central Coast in NSW to buy replacement jewellery. Many of the items stolen were heirlooms, so it was going to be... See more
Robert F 1161011
She should not be told where to buy replacement jewelry or even that she has to buy any replacement jewelry at all. That's her money. It certainly looks like a scam between the jewelry store and the insurance company. For all we know it's someone from the insurance company who stole the jewelry in first place.
Aug 22, 24

I see lots of people wearing jackets that are warm and puffy, but should we be wearing them? I think not. I have heard of many bad incidents with puffer jacket. My friend got roasted in their puffer jacket, it caught on fire, and it couldn't... See more
Shawn B 1061185
Check the label! Here in Canada, the law says that the manufacturer must declare how flammable a garment is. Look for the fire code on the garment. I don't know where you are "hearing" all these complaints but they are quite probably bogus. What does a jacket have to do with someone going missing? If they had a different kind of jacket they would never, ever disappear? And "The Human Torch"? What was that person doing so carelessly around a fire in the first place?
These examples sound like a conspiracy theory because some misguided 'influencer' doesn't like the style of jacket.
Aug 14, 24

When we get married or involved in a committed relationship, we also become part of our partner's family. Have you experienced a mother-in-law and/or father-in-law who are rude to you? You know they don't like you, so interactions become... See more
Felicity V
Oh yes. My daughter's first husband had the parents from hell. They managed to keep her children from her when she was serving overseas in the ADF and family law is so flawed that it took many years to get them back. They also tried to drive her to suicide. They even sent us threatening letters. Her husband was just as bad and always did their bidding. Fortunately she now has a lovely husband with nice parents and the kids turned out really well in spite of their horror time with those grandparents.
Jul 31, 24

For me, that would have been watching too many violent TV shows. What about you? What did your parents allow you to do as a kid that you now realise was not age-appropriate? See more
Kim L 88315
Sent my siblings and I out for the day with no supervision. We would go to the pool or ride bikes to the other end of town, play in creeks, disused tunnels, climb a tree and stay there for hours. All sorts of crazy things.
Jul 24, 24

Do you think post secondary is worth the cost? I have an MBA & love the Degree, but it came as a huge cost. If you have a Degree, was the cost involved worth it to you? See more
Zena 1539369
It depends what the degree is in and how helpful for your desired career. I know of a few people without a degree who make more money than those with one.
Jul 26, 24

What would the Earth be like if humans had never existed? This has been the basic question of the study of the University of Aarhus, in which it has been resolved that the world of mammals would be very different. So much so that we... See more
writerrochelle
Humans aren't the problem. Inherited sin through our original parents because of disobedience, listening to Satan, the Devil, is the problem, and from the beginning God has told us in the Bible what that caused, what will fix the problem, but not exactly when. Only God knows when it will happen. Read Matthew chapter 24. We know from the signs of the end recorded in the Bible that we are living in the last days. Soon the Great Tribulation will occur, then Armageddon, them a Paradise Earth, as God purposed it to be! I'm waiting as patiently as I can, without any doubt! Read Isaiah 45:18 in the Bible. I'm just a messenger. You can agree to disagree, or you can read the scriptures I've suggested to find the Truth! ;-D
Feb 28, 23

In the freezer aisle at your local supermarket, is a bright, attractive box that contains fish in batter. The picture on the outside shows a steaming, beautiful chunk or slab of fish coated in a fine golden batter. Inside is a sad little fish fillet... See more
Liane H
Wow that's the best looking boxed frozen fish fillet I think I have ever seen! And I don't even like it. Companies would be floundering in the water without the strange powers of advertising.... The money or the box? .. hmmm
Jun 14, 24

My dog died from cancer & find it hard to work all day now. Would you feel the same way too? See more
Mooi
People grieve in different ways for their animal companions. If you feel you can\u2019t work then yes take the day off. If you can\u2019t take sick day or take the day out of annual leave. Take leave without pay.
Jun 11, 24

Wait until you have saved a comfortable nest egg, or travel while young and able? There's a conflict of opinion about whether our 20s and 30s are for exploration or hard work. What is your opinion? Is there room enough for both at a... See more
Alice L 212598
Waiting for too long sucks. I think it's better done before retirement, while one is still healthy and able bodied. But, it can still be done after retirement too, depending on personal circumstances.
Jun 06, 24
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