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For me, it's all the following : 1. Any survey that wants my specific contact details as in name, address, email etc is a no-go for me. I don't mean general info like post code, but actual address etc. 2. Surveys that want to record my facial reactions - no, thank you buddy-not using my camera for surveys at all 3. Surveys that expect you to download an app on your phone or device, so they can track your internet use/ ads viewed etc. Not happening. 4. Surveys...
Bugalugs
My other special dislikes are those endlessly repeated preliminary questions which are a waste of time such as:
1) If you had a Superpower what would you want to be able to do?
2) What are your views on technology?
3) What is your favourite meal?
Just what is the point of them?
The other is when you click on a survey and are told that your profile doesn't match but "We have another survey which does" (or words to that effect) so you click on that only to have the same response multiple times. Either our profile matches or it doesn't!
20-Apr-22

Do you strictly prefer the IQ system or do you value other factors more like social intelligence, quick thinking ability, an amazing memory, possessing highly specialised skills or knowledge, creativity level, or a general knowledge champion etc? I was discussing with someone who resonates with the IQ system and believes people are born with intelligence, but I feel intelligence is mostly acquired over time. The way I see it is that no one can be a BMX champion in a...
Pato Lo Duck
When it comes to intelligence, my theory is the best strategy is to play dumb, that way people don\u2019t see you as a threat and you can get away with murder almost..
22-May-23

Some economists argue that raising the minimum wage artificially creates imbalances in the labour market and leads to inflation. Other economists note that when minimum wages have been raised historically, inflation did not follow. It s getting impossible to live. So many people are working 2 to 4 jobs just to be able to survive. What can we change do to make life more affordable for everyone?
Jeneral
The Victorian government (Australia) have just provided themselves a huge pay rise yet they are telling all Victorians we are now going to need to tighten our belts and pay for the pandemic (which they enforced). Where is the fairness in that?
21-Jun-23

Yes, for a very long time now, on and off. I was very young when it first started after my father was killed. The loss so great to me, I called it my hole. A space inside me left behind that was his place. Over the years I fell into that hole, so easy to step into, but so hard to crawl out of. Filled with hurt, anger, loss and shame. The shame came from still hurting but those around me assuming that I would forget, get on with my life, get better. I didn't so I learnt to...
Bill B 394870
Exhilleration and depression are polar opposites, i think,all humans experience both in life. Neither lasts forever unless we let it, which means we control how we experience life.
I have empathy for people who are experiencing depression ,but i believe we can control it and not be overwhelmed by it.
04-Aug-22

I think stay at home mums work incredibly hard for little reward and respect, and they honestly deserve more praise they do so much from household jobs to raising and teaching our next generation, bills, organisation and so much more.
blunder boy
stay-at-home grandpas and grandmas as well, and yes the people staying home looking after the house and kids deserve lots of credit but it is a choice when you decide to have children
16-Feb-23

What holistic approach have you tried instead of modern medicine that you swear by. You might have even gone so far as to share with friends or family what you do that helps you with your ailment. It doesn't have to be an edible/drinkable solution.......it could involve just physical activity.
sarah 1277944
I don't have any ailments but have always been a 'walker', miles and miles. Tried the gym but much prefer the open air.
06-May-23

It's hard to leave the house when it's raining/windy/cold out, yet as a teenager/20's was out in all weather AND without a jacket! (Yes, living on the edge) What about you? Is it an age thing, or preferences changing?
BLM
I reside (moved to a warm weather area - Southern Sunny California) in Southern Sunny California for almost 39 years, and it has been almost 39 years since I have to deal with cold weather (however, Southern Sunny California is basically a desert - not a lot of rainfall on an annually basis in Southern Sunny California - I actually look forward to rainy days in Southern Sunny California). I will have to relocate to the MOON - to get away from windy days (LOL)! I guess dealing with cold weather (at my age - now) would be living on the edge - because my survival flexes are too slow to survive in a cold weather (locale) environment (my survival reflexes got spoiled my residing in Southern Sunny California for such a long time) - I would literately and figuratively freeze to death in a cold-weather site (these days) - within hours - LOL!
30-Apr-23

I'm finding quite frequently that people are way too serious. Almost every time I view a forum on Rewardia, it is serious, and free of fun. Let's try something different today. Tell us your best joke.
Gaza
I think political correctness is trying to spoil Australians sense of humor. You can't seem to tell a joke without upsetting someone.
03-Sep-21

Food costs, housing, every day living rising. Will society collapse? Can we make it through without government intervention (if any)? Of course, certain people and corporations are making a mint, but what about every day people? How are you managing, and what are you doing to combat increases? Yes, a lot of questions, but they are interconnected.
writerrochelle
I am patiently, calmly and faithfully waiting for the return of our Christ Jesus to return! Call me what you want, but I have Faith in God's words recorded in His instruction book, the Bible, that says soon Jesus will return with his angelic forces, and, "The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it." Psalm 37:29. Don't believe me? Believe what the Bible says in Psalm Chapter 37! Then, read Isaiah 65:17-25 to see how it will be living on a paradise earth, forever, as God intended it to be! I can hardly wait for this old system to end! ;-D
27-Sep-22

People get marry for one reason in a capitalist country - money (or if you prefer an upgrade in their lifestyle). Capitalist countries have the highest divorce rate on the planet. Why do you think people get marry in a capitalist country?
MoB
From someone who has been married for 52 years it's easy to see why people don't stay married. Firstly they get together for lust, they spend more than a deposit on a house for a wedding, mostly to impress others. After a couple of years, not being able to save or do things they want to do and the lust wearing off, they want out. Then because they have children or pets a divorce costs another fortune. To get married for love you don't need a big wedding, you need to be aware of your partners faults and they of yours. Then you need to work together to stay in love with them warts and all. Don't start a family for a couple of years that gives you time for each other and to save. If you are in love staying home together and saving hard is no issue. When children come along you are then able to share your love and give them a stable home life. Unfortunately its all about what you have now, house, car, boat etc. most of which are not yet paid for. Love doesn't care if you are communist or capitalist it matters to the two people involved.
28-Apr-21

While some young women are paying massive amounts of money to have minor things that set them apart and make them unique...removed...so they look more like everyone else...other already attractive women are pumping poison into their faces to stop wrinkles (20 year old women worrying about wrinkles)...and most alarming is everyone pumping "fillers" into their lips to look like a younger Mick Jagger...as their lips expand, they lift clear of their face...some call it "Duck...
Gaza
Rubber lips I call them. Not attractive at all, same with tattoos, what will they look like 20 years from now.
29-May-22

What does it mean to you - Buying from sellers that care about the environment. Buying from sellers that source their products locally & ethically. Making do with items that I have, rather than buying new ones. Buying only what I need to reduce my impact on environment. Mostly choose items that I will use for a long time. Grow my own food and also avoid food waste as much as possible. Or perhaps all the above Your thoughts please :-)
Stevi Wonder
I'm not following the Green political party policies and I'm not following sustainable living as it is another brain washed way to convince the population to follow their ways. Just another greeny thing. If you are an environmentalist then by all means follow everything the Green Political Party tells you to do.
29-Dec-21

Do you believe that people should have the right to have a doctor assisted suicide? People that live in incredible pain, people that are so depressed that they want to die. Thoughts?
Michelle S 553303
I spent many years working as a Palliative Care nurse and in Aged Care situations as an RN. Assisted suicide is a normal part of end of life care for some and terminal sedation is a practice that has been practised for many years. I remember an incident in a public hospital I worked in, and we were warned not to discuss it, but it was more than a decade ago. An elderly man had very bad frontal lobe or Dewy Body Dementia. He was being cared for at home because he had been previously admitted to other Nursing homes in and around this area, but due to him flinging his fists around and utterly refusing personal care because he no longer understood what these strangers were doing to him, his physical health was suffering and they wouldn't have him back again. He wasn't getting nutrition, hydration and as he was doubly incontinent he was getting bad excoriation on his privates and the pain from this was causing more negative behaviour. He would refuse tablets and spit them out if the nurse DID manage to get them in his mouth and consequently he wasn't even getting the antipsychotics and calmatives he needed so he could recieve adequate care. So we have a human being who is just a mere shell of who he was, and that was an absolute creep as we remembered him from long ago, who's family could no longer cope, were out of resources and had ZERO other options for care. So the decision was made with his specialists, local GP and family to bring him into the hospital for terminal sedation. We were NOT obliged to care for him and we had the option to refuse to give the medication that would take him away from this earthly plane of existence. From my recollection it took about 72 hours for his heart to stop. He hadn't been the man he was for some time and his family had already grieved that loss some time ago. All there was now was relief and thankfulness that neither would suffer any longer. I'd be interested if anybody has a suggestion as to how THEY might have managed this situation if THEY had been this man's family. I suffer pain all the time and sometimes it's so bad that I wish it was all over. Nobody has the right to tell me that my suffering isn't bad enough to warrant me thinking of a permanent way out. I take painkillers but you become used to them after some time and the efficacy reduces. But people should be able to choose to end their lives on their own terms and we show animals that kindness. Why NOT humans who are suffering?
05-Oct-21

Is it me or does it seem that there seems to be more silly drivers on the road. Not looking, not doing the actual speed (way slower), can't stay within lanes.
Pearlz
Many drivers are driving on foreign licences from countries where the roads rules are different to ours. People in NSW are allowed to take their test in a language other than English. When I made a complaint about it I was told road signs are the same worldwide so it makes no difference. I disagree, the word DETOUR comes in English only, so if you can't read English you won't know what it means.
10-Mar-26
I've been doing surveys on Rewardia for just over a year and over the past several months it has been going downhill more and more everyday
Liane H
I find it annoying people continually posting their points as an answer to someone's carefully thought out discussion and polls questions lf you've got nothing constructive to say then don't tell us you got 2 pts we don't care! If you got points and want to add an extra little comment to that ,then fine .. l think it's an insult to some of the more sensitive topics posted that these people just don't even read the question and just want to let everyone know about themselves and the fact they got less than 0.1c to be on there .
29-Jul-24

Do you still enjoy reading a good book instead of listening to it on audiobook? There are so many books out there. Fiction, Non Fiction, Murder & Mystery, Biography, Spiritual, Self help etc. Do you have a favourite author? I enjoy true stories & ones that are romantic. Nicholas Sparks is one of my go-to authors, and I love curling up with a good book. How about you?
nobody
never tried an audiobook. Joined my local library at 5 years old and am still a member (of a different one) and avid reader at 69. Books are best and always will be imho
26-Feb-26

Constant fatigue (feeling tired all the time) is a common, often chronic symptom, not a condition itself, usually caused by lifestyle factors (poor sleep, diet, stress), mental health issues (depression, anxiety), or underlying medical conditions like iron deficiency or diabetes. Are you also tired all the time?
Maiava A
Our modern society is designed to make us tired all the time so it can kill us early. Life was a lot simple in the 80s and 90s.
No 24 hour Television or steaming services,
no stores open 7 days a week,
no internet or social media,
no notifications from your mobile phone,
no mobile phones that ring anytime of day or night,
no 6 or 7 day work weeks,
no cancers or heart diseases,
no overly processed foods,
no hundreds of fast food restaurants,no vaping,no bullies,
no bill board ads in your face 24 hours a day,
etc...Did I miss anything else?
08-Feb-26

At the end of a hard day work do you sit with your family hoping to have genuine family time, see what the kids or spouse have been up to for the day only to find them all on the couch either on their phones or iPads ignoring each other? I don t know whether to interrupt or just let them be? Thoughts !
Jessica 1737718
We have dinner and discuss how was each others work and or school and conversate if needed on issues at hand regardless of the matter(obviously no parent stuff with kids) and anything going on with the world if it needs to be discussed.
08-Jan-26

As tax season in Canada approaches and the talks of higher GST payments (for those that actually qualify for it) I wanted to give a little of my advice. Invest some money back into yourself (household) plant a veggie or herb garden even if it is a small one done on a patio or window sill or both. These are items that you can use over and over again for continuous personal food. Make small purchases of items that reduce single use items, which in the long run also keeps money in...
BLM
'Invest in yourself' concept is the same as 'pay yourself first - always' concept. The name of the concept is not important - the message of the concept is IMPORTANT (take very good care of yourself (first) on a mental level, a physical level, and a monetary level)!
03-Feb-26

Whether $60 a week is enough for groceries for one person depends on a variety of factors, including location, dietary needs, food prices, and personal habits. In many parts of the world, basic grocery costs have risen significantly due to inflation, supply chain pressures, and higher costs for fresh produce, meat, and staples. How is it where you live? Is $60 a week enough for groceries for one person?
BLM
Is $60 a week enough money to buy groceries for one person? Don't know. I am single (and I only have one mouth too feed - ME). I am a vegetarian (and I do not buy meat). I do not buy convenience foods (too expensive). I do not buy brand-name foods (I do buy store brands). I spend seventy-five dollars a week on groceries (for now). Furthermore, residing in San Diego (CA) - San Diego is one of the most expensive cities to reside in the 'USA'!
25-Jan-26

Many plants considered to be non-native are classified as invasive weeds, which need to be removed to prevent their proliferation and degradation of the environment. Surprisingly, they have not been banned by authorities and are available to buy in plant nurseries. Examples of these are English ivy, honeysuckle, gazania, agapanthus. Would you knowingly buy these sorts of plants and put them in your garden because you like them?
Melinda B 311794
Ivy and wisteria are out the front in my garden. The ivy we cut right back and it has regrown from nothing! The wisteria overtakes everything and it is infuriating. Every summer!
04-Dec-25

Whenever I'm out and about, either walking or on my bike, if I see rubbish on the ground I will pick it up and bin it. Especially if that rubbish is near a water source such as a river or beach. There is already so my pollution and rubbish in our oceans. If we all took a little bit of time to do the same, it would make a big difference. We have to respect our world and keep the planet clean to future generations.
KleChe
I grew up an army brat in a large family and we spent a large amount of our free time outside - exploring! If we ignored rubbish outside and my parents found out, we would get extra chores (usually picking up rubbish) and would lose our allowance for a week. Those were the days!!
15-Jan-26

My granddaughter, after working for 2 years, lost her job last night. She was fired because at 15, she smelled of cigarette smoke, she lives with her nana [who smokes] she works [worked ] in a deli where the other 5 people smoked and the boss who smokes told her she smelled of smoke so therefore, she smokes, She hates smokes and hates the smell, has asked people in our home to please smoke outside including nana has defriened friends because they had taken up smoking yet...
Pearlz
Are you in Australia, if so the employer has broken the law. Your granddaughter can take them to the tribunal for unfair dismissal, and if a person who gets fired for stealing can get their job back because the employer didn't tell them they were under surveillance, a non-smoking person should certainly get their job back because they smell of cigarette smoke. I hope you can get some satisfaction.
05-Jan-26

The dreams I had when I was younger were shaped by innocence and imagination. I believed life would follow a straight path, and success would come at a certain age. Back then, everything felt possible and simple. As time passed, experiences, responsibilities, and realities changed those dreams. Some goals felt unrealistic, others no longer felt meaningful. It wasn t failure, it was growth. Life taught me more about myself than any plan ever. Sometimes letting go of an old...
baldy
AT MY AGE NOW, DO NOT MANY AT ALL, BUT I DID A LOT WHEN MY WIFE DIED, AND A LOT OF FELT THAT SYLVIA WAS WITH ME BY HEARING THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. AND THAT WAS SO GREAT, MIKE
01-Jan-26

My thoughts are that it is a good idea. The big question is how they can police every 16-year-old and under from using a mobile phone, maybe not in public but at home
Crazy Chef
Actually my 14yr old has one, its a good way to keep her safe while out by herself or with friends etc.
05-Dec-25

I was wondering if you have started a new hobby. You may have recently retired, or you have more time on your hands. This extra time has led you to begin a new hobby. One that you never thought you'd take up. But here you are playing and doing it. For me, I took up Chess. I never thought I would be learning chess, but I am, and I'm really, really enjoying it. What new hobby have you taken up?
Mandi
I like to start making candles I have everything to start it I lost my husband about year ago \ud83d\ude22 an been depressed I just need a boost \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f someone to get me started I guess \ud83d\ude0c
16-Nov-25

What's the weirdest food combo you secretly love, but would never admit in public? I'm not talking garden variety stuff like pineapple on pizza, but ones that others in your life have told you are odd or that you think strangers might think of it that way. E.g. peanut butter and mayo ... Soy sauce on vanilla ice cream Bacon dipped in chocolate or maple icing Pepsi + milk
BLM
Food Crimes and Culinary Confessions - Innocent - (LOL). Still, in a moment of utter madness I tried sliced cucumbers and honey which to my surprise tasted DELICIOUS!
12-Nov-25

With the advent of so many big four-wheel drives on the roads now, I think it's time to widen parking bays. Every new car park should have wider bays. A couple of times, I've come back to my car and had to hop in the passenger side, as there was no room for me on the driver's side. Perhaps start to widen the bays in the current car parks.
Hanno.
I don't have any parking worries anymore since I had to pension my car off because of the rust issues. But on walking through most carparks I have found that the standard of parking is atrocious.There are a lot of drivers out there who should not be allowed on the road.
09-Nov-25

We are packing up and leaving the city after 40 years. We are moving to a small beach community near the coast. It is heartbreaking leaving an area after so long. I'm ambivalent. My husband wants the change, but I still have many doubts about the long-term success of this venture. Have you been through this? What are your thoughts?
Angie
Yes, I have been through this exact thing several times, and after my divorce I sold everything and moved to a small beach community where I have spent the last 8 years. It was the best decision I ever made. My daughter (9 at the time) and I loved every minute of our time here.
She did leave home at 16 for a better education back in Auckland and lives with her amazing Dad.
So life for me up here now is no longer what it was. Plus I took on an extremely stressful job, which has recently been too much and I walked out last week.
So now, Elizabeth, I am doing it all again. Packing up, selling up and moving on.
With the money I get for the sale of my property, I am buying a camper van and hitting the road, and hoping my money will last for a very long time as I have no intention of going back into a job I hate.
Maybe I might go fruit picking along the way!
27-Oct-25

My grand-children came for a visit for a few days, which I was happy for. However, the 11-year-old boy, was out of control. He started sliding down the banister, turning the lights on and off, playing with the radio station and setting the alarm clock to go off at 3 a.m. His mom didn't discipline him. My partner and I spoke up, and she just made up excuses for him. We all went hiking, and the 11 year old was breaking branches and leaving them on the sidewalk....
Rusty .. (vic)
Our grandson had ODD, which is Opposition Defiant Disorder. to get around this, we dont ask or tell him to do stuff, but say, if you clean your room, we can do this or that. If he asks when are we going to do it, I will say, when your room is clean. Its his choice, then, and saves a lot of arguing.
13-Oct-25

I think security guards should be given more power. They can't touch anyone, and I think they should be able to stop shoplifters. Maybe allow them to carry tasers. A case in Woolworths where a staff member reported to a security guard that some people had walked out without paying. He confronted them, they swore at him, and kept walking out. What could he do? What does everyone think?
Chosen
Just let them all have one big angry dog at their side. Shoplifters will be more scared of the dog than the security guard.
15-Oct-25

I have some psychic ability which manifests itself in being at locations where something serious will happen shortly after, mentioning obscure subjects that become topics on the radio, talking about rarely heard songs that suddenly play on TV or the radio, and many other incidents. I believe that there is psychic energy floating about, much like ultraviolet radiation and gamma rays. I also believe that some people are strong receivers of that psychic energy. Do you think that...
Mrs Invictus
Loved this read Thomas, thank you.
Psychic is diverse in meaning, believer or not everyone has their own definition.
For me its Guidance and I believe in Karma, what you put out The Universe gives back to you 10fold be it good or bad.
10-Oct-25

My husband and I are planning to downsize from our family home. Do you have any tips for planning such a major lifestyle change and ways of copying with living in a smaller space?
lippy loo
Depends on the size of your home now to the one you are going into I guess. I go through my home every year and throw out, give away or take things to the charity shop that I think I no longer need or use. So decluttering is something I have always done.
Number one - be very sure you want to downsize first.
Number two - make sure you are financially better off as even a small move to a new place costs fees, removalist, taxes etc.
and this can add up to $1000's
Number three - make sure you love the new area you move to, and it has all the amenities, hospitals, etc. you require
25-Aug-25

Should we keep the school year as it has always been, or should children attend school year-round? What are your thoughts?
blunder boy
I would love the kids to attend more school than they do but I really would love to see them learn more by using their brain not google/computers and such, basic schooling writing/spelling and life skills have fallen by the wayside a touch I feel,
20-Aug-25

The underlying assumption was that if you worked hard enough for long enough, you would succeed. However, this advice misses one big point: Most people fail not because of a lack of effort, but because their effort was misdirected or misaligned with their interests. Don't get me wrong. Hard work matters for success. What would you say? Do people who work hard really succeed in life?
blunder boy
Started work at 16, I remember my first pay packet, 36 dollars. I was rich, I could conquer the world. For 2 years, I paid my mum board, bought what I wanted, and saved. When 18, life discovered me, and I had a lot of fun for a few years. We toured Australia, did a lot of things I shouldn't, got into the credit system, discovered booze/girls, and by 26 i had a baby and a wife, life stopped as i knew it a new life had begun, at 62 i am living week by week i have 3 kids and 3 grandkids i do some volunteer work at the local schools,,,i have never been more happy or successful i have no desire for money i have prepaid my bills out 6 months ahead have a reasonable garden, i want for nothing except smiles on my grankids faces, I've worked hard,played hard ,had lots of coin but i have never felt more successful when i see my grandkids laugh when i see them use manners when i hear what wonderful kids you have there
14-May-25

When you're looking after someone else's child in your care & they do something wrong, you as a carer, do you have the right to discipline that child? I believe yes to some point, by not being harshly & by speaking to them & explaining to them what they did & how to make it better. Also, if hurting another child, you can give them time out for 5 10 mins to defuse the situation & speak to their parents. When it comes to being outdoor, I believe you have no right to speak to...
Tigera
I'm sorry but I'm a speaker and it takes a village to raise a child. I come from a time when you did something wrong your mom has eyes everywhere!!!!
15-Jul-25

Up until the age of electronic ignition and fuel injection I always did my own servicing. Nowadays, I hardly recognise anything under the bonnet except the dipstick, the radiator cap and the windscreen washer reservoir. How about you?
Thylas
I agree. Once upon a time cars were pretty simple and even Blind Freddy could take care of most things. Nowadays you need a science degree to figure out anything with them. Perhaps I'm just cynical, but I do wonder whether that was the idea - to make things so difficult and high-tech that people are forced to part with more of their hard-earned dollars just to get the most basic things done.
20-Jun-25

Now that we're in 2025 and so much of reading and research has gone digital, do you think libraries should evolve into more community-entered spaces for things like coworking, events, tech access, or even mental health resources? Or should they stick to their traditional role of housing books and offering a quiet place to read? Curious how others see the future of libraries!
David 1634933
Yes, but I have a vested interest in them staying. We offer many services at no cost to the public. We also provide workshops that help the community. We encourage life long learning and a love of reading.
22-Jul-25

When someone says to you, 'Act your Age'! What does that mean to you? Does it get you angry? Does it get you confused? What does this really mean? And why do people persistently use this term? Judgemental much? I have never known what to do in this situation, because I have just acted my 'normal' me?? Is there an expectation how someone should at when they are 66? As opposed to when you are 15? Yes, I am confused.....
Manaia 1693487
\u201cAct your age\u201d is often more about the speaker\u2019s discomfort than your behavior. It\u2019s a phrase rooted in expectation, judgment, and often an outdated sense of decorum.
You, being yourself\u2014at any age\u2014is not only valid but important. Life doesn\u2019t come with a personality timeline. Playfulness, curiosity, humor, and even rebellion don\u2019t expire at 40, 60, or 80.
18-Jul-25

One of the richest men in the world and founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, married his long time fiance last weekend in Venice. A who's who of Hollywood was flown in to share in the festivities, which included hand made Pizza's to suite the theme days and parties. The wedding dress was skin tight with a huge train and along with all the other extravagances came to a grand total of $70 million AUD. So does this huge sum of money guarantee a long and happy...
Bugalugs
No, As we have seen so often these high profil;e marriages often end in very bitter divirce. Though nowhere near as rich as Bezos check out the English Royal Families record! the late queen had 4 children. of them only one. dspite their enormous wealth, has remained married to their first, Edward has remained with his wife. Anne married, dicorced, married, Andrew Married, Divorced but still allegedly in some sort of relationship with Sarah, Charles forced into an entirley inappropriate marriage with Diana, this despite Charles having been in a relationship for many decades with Camilla, that marriage ended in a very bitter divorce and evantually Charles was allowed to marry the only woman he ever truly Loved, Camilla. You may noy like this but I think the late queen was largely responsible for all this unhappiness within her family. First, she would not allow her own sister, Margaret, to marry the only man she ever really loved. Why? Because the Anglican Church, of which Elizabeth was the head, disapproved of Divorce - strange that because the reason for the creation of it was so that the syphilitic Henry XVIII wanted a divorce. Just look at the disaster Margaret's life became. That ban by Elizabeth was downright cruel because Margaret by that time would never, ever have come to the English Throne. Charles' only True Love was Camilla but Elizabeth would not, as the head of the Anmglican Church, allow Charles to marry a Divorcee and the only rerason this Control Freak of Control Freaks gave in was because she knew that as soon as she died Charles would probably marry Camilla anyway. She, reportedly one of the Richest, if not the Richest Woman in the World, condemned Charles and Diana to a life of misery. Why? Because Diana was a Virgin.
Just think of what all those $US70 million Bezos wasted could have done to help so many of those in desperate need of Food, Clean Drinking Water and Medicines.
17-Jul-25

With the exponential boom in all manifestations of AI, almost any question can be answered. Generative AI means we don't need to learn; only to ask, ask, refine and ask again. And the more we keep asking, the better the AI answers become. Does this mean the world no longer needs teachers?
blunder boy
I'm 62 and I'm learning every day from the people around me, I'm learning things AI will never know because they are not human, you cannot teach compassion, you cannot teach respect you cannot teach humility you learn these things by living and experiencing life, not by entering facts and figures into a machine,
09-Jul-25

Relationships and money go hand-in-hand. Here's how you can improve in both areas, from experts. Money can't buy happiness, but it can definitely impact your romantic relationships. What would you say? Can a relationship work with no money?
Janet 1621979
HERE IS MY STORY: i had been divorced for several years and I eventually met a man ON LINE (don't laugh) who just lived a few streets from me - AND we were driving IDENTICAL CARS. Same colour everything. I HAD 20 wonderful years with this man - we travelled to quite a few different countries - so many wonderful memories. We each did our own thing with money - paid our half for holidays and both lived in our own houses. Money was never an issue. Unfortunately he ended up dying of cancer - OR I WOULD STILL BE WITH HIM. I will GUARANTEE you this - MONEY would never buy what I had - IT IS CALLED RESPECT.
05-Jul-25

I've come across a lot of surveys that I need to use my camera for. Has anyone done these surveys? And what exactly are they wanting the camera for? I'm a paranoid person, ha ha
Marietta M
They sound creepy to me. I always check the box that says I don't have a camera so I get screened out.
01-Jul-25

Spending holidays separately can offer couples unique opportunities for personal growth and reflection. You may find that time away from your partner allows you to reconnect with family traditions or pursue individual interests. What would you say? Should couples spend holidays together or separately?
Debra D 624780
I think they should always go on vacation together. That is the whole point of marriage, to be together.
26-Jun-25

I was raised to always use please and thank you, elders and children are first, always hold the door for the person behind you, is it just me or are people these days are just rude and disrespectful. I am going on 50 YRS old, and I still see young ones on the transit bus just sitting there while elders or pregnant or injured ppl standing up. Bring back those manners, nice words or gestures could make someone's day more pleasant. Thank you.
White hair
I am in my 70's and I see how the young people. Not only do they not give up there seats but push in a line to get on bus first. I called one girl out and told her to wait her turn. Entitlement is what the kids think.
25-Jun-25
Why do people bother posting negative comments about the recipes other members share? If you don t like a recipe (or an ingredient in one), just move on! Your contribution does not make anyone feel better and has the potential to hurt. As Thumper from Bambi said: If you can t say nothing nice, don t say nothing at all .
NotFriedLikeMost
Your argument...."if people don't like a recipe (in this case) just move on" can literally be stated for ANYTHING PUT ONTO A SOCIAL MEDIA TYPE SITE, lol.
The point of a "social media type site" is that ANYONE can post whatever they want....and ANYONE can reply however they want. If YOU don't like the replies, then YOU can choose to ignore them.
Now, I do agree with you that people should just keep quiet, but, do you truly think ANYONE is going to NOT say something? A bit naive, in my humblest of opinions.
17-Jun-25

There is a massive lack of housing and housing is too expensive...no-one can afford it.....everyone says removing Government red tape and giving first time buyers subsides or help is the answer...OF COURSE IT IS NOT!....in downtown Tokyo they took away constrictions...demolished large parts of the city and built massive apartment blocks... Tokyo is now the cheapest Capital city to live in... The UK released a report on how normal house building was way...
Linda 1473555
Hmmm. Houses built and assembled fall over very easily when a hurricane or cyclone visits. I will stick with bricks and mortar. Build your home on a strong foundation. Look at the homes collapsing when hurricanes go through areas like USA and other countries.
23-Jun-25

I have a very ill husband, heart issues and cancer, and so I decided to have installed door cameras at each of my doors. Now that I have done this, I have purchased an iPhone and so now any movement is recorded, and I can see it on my phone when ever I am at a doctor's office or where ever I am. I have found that the cameras also work great for me to see my husband when he is outdoors in case he should have a fall. I no longer have to continue to go outside to check on him....
HOT PANTS HARRY
I HAVE THIS FEATURE AT HOME, BUT I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.JUST THIS WEEKEND GONE I LOCKED MY DOOR KEY AND CAR KEYS IN MY HOUSE.MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WE IN MELBOURNE AND HAD NO SPARE KEY TO GET IN.MY NEIGHBOR AND I DECIDED TO REMOVE A SMALL WINDOW PANE NEXT TO WHERE THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS SITUATED.WHILST IN THE PROCESS THE POLICE ARRIVED BECAUSE MY WIFE WAS WATCHING WHAT WAS GOING ON ON HER IPHONE AND THOUGHT THE HOUES WAS GETTING BURGALED..HOWEVER WE WERE NOT LOCKED UP.
10-Jun-25

I was reading an interview with a great musician recently. He said that when he was 12, he wondered. Was he mad, or was he a genius? They were not locking me up, and putting me away, so in my mind I was a genius, he then said he thought genius is a form of madness, and we are all that way, but I'm just a little coy about it. So if there is such a thing as a genius like me playing my guitar, then I am one, if not, I don't care...........words from JOHN...
ShawneeBaby
To be different is as bold and crazy as you can get. Creativity can so easily be controlled or confined it takes great courage to pursue what you love regardless of who cares or not. Some people call this courage crazy and others call it genius. You pick.
17-Jun-25

As a family, we don't get together as often as we would like. But, on the special occasions that we do, Christmas, birthdays etc, there is always one family member who ends up "sick" on the day & never turns up. This happens constantly. The partner always comes with his children. Is this a next generation occurrence? Does this happen to anyone else?
Teri 1282723
I think "sick" may stress out over seeing someone in particular there. This could be an issue, or maybe "sick" can't stand a crowd. "Sick" can cover a whole lot of things. Also, if this person is suffering from stress or anxiety, they may be giving themselves a headache, body aches, throwing up, all kinds of physical ways that mental stress affects us. I suggest you contact "sick" and ask if a crowd is too much or if it's personal with one or two people. If it's personal you can suggest they talk and fix it, and if it's the crowd be understanding and give the space. Maybe people can meet up in small groups of 2 or 3 people just to keep contact without causing anyone grief.
Personally, my first family doesn't get together so much anymore. A couple of them are Trump cult members and anything they don't agree with about him is seen as fake news and he's a good Christian man. Blugh. I meet up with the sisters and brothers that I DO want to see and can have conversations with. I just met up with my daughter and one of hers and spent several hours together. The other granddaughter had to work but we'll get together again soon. I really appreciate any time I can get with my kids and grandkids even if it's not on the specific holidays.
09-Jun-25

One of Australia's richest men jumped onboard the intermittent power gravy train and began buying shares in one of our power companies then when he became the majority shareholder got rid of the board and filled it with his yes men. Then the power company announced they were getting out of coal and closed it's power station, the result being load dumping on very cold or hot days. He was building a huge solar farm in the NT the size of the ACT but has walked away...
Teri 1282723
Actions. Jesus said you'll know what kind of a tree you're looking at by the fruit it bears. We're seeing a lot of rotten fruit in the world right now of old, white men who say they're Christians and act not at all Christ-like. Always judge by actions. Words are so easy to speak.
30-Mar-25

How often do you think you should see your significant other when dating? Is it expected to see each other every day or once a week? Is there such a thing as seeing them too much? Do you need to give them personal space?
BLM
Different strokes for different individuals - when it comes to personal relationship etiquette behavior (how much time the two of you spend together)!
12-May-25

A couple of years ago I tried to buy my dog a leather collar...people looked at me funny...no pet shop stocked them... I had to import one on Bay...a non-leather belt lasts a couple of years...a leather one maybe 20 years....non-leather shoes don't last me a year ...leather is BAD...buy an unending list of different stuff that you need to throw away on a regular basis....so what happens to all the animal skins that we now aren't using?...landfill?..what happened to...
Hanno.
All our Leather Goods are Good. APB I have bought leather belts at Aldi a few times, black and brown. Available about twice a year, made in China and they have eyelets so that they don't stretch. I think that they cost about $10.00 each. Leather belts are also available at R M Williams but they are expensive.
24-May-25

In some workplace such as Government office, it is often that supervisors/team leaders sit side by side with computer and monitor and observe work. This is a common procedure in many workplaces. However, if someone uncomfortable to work side by side with their supervisors, can they decline side by side monitoring ? There are other way they can evaluate their work, of course. I need suggestions from Rewardia members whether this is appropriate to let my team leader...
Daniel A 2
Or then again is it because the new generation of workers is so obsessed with facebook they need to be monitored at work, to make sure they are working.
22-May-25

Overspending. The interest-free installments and smaller payment amounts can make larger purchases seem more affordable than they really are. This can lead to a temptation to buy more stuff than needed, increasing the risk of debt, defaulted payments, and lower credit scores. What else? Is there any downside to buy now, pay later?
Glenystas
if you cannot afford it don't buy it is our mantra, too easy to over commit yourself and go into debt. have to remember Wants not Needs.
08-May-25

With so many product and services that we use, everything is expected to be done online these days, it is getting increasingly frustrating every time you need a password reset. The rules regarding passwords are for our protection, but they are also really counterproductive as it makes it near impossible for us to remember said password when things MUST be a minimum of 8 12 characters, MUST contain at least 1 uppercase letter, MUST contain at least 1 number and...
sherrydpUSA
I hate being told what my password should include. It's MY password and if I'm stupid enough to want it to be 12345 then that's my business. Not that I would but I just hate being told what to do. \ud83d\ude21
27-Apr-25

While no conclusive evidence has yet been found of extraterrestrial life, scientists are seeking out worlds like K2-18b with hydrogen-rich atmospheres that astronomers believe to be covered in liquid water. And it's not just government space agencies like NASA that are avidly involved in that work. What are your thoughts? How close are we to finding alien life?
Victoria 315341
I am sure the money spent on space trips etc could be better spent on things here on Earth ! What a blatant waste of tax payers money, The only inhabited planet is the one we are on. They have trashed the Heavens with tons of space junk. Sorry, but its what we humans do here on Earth.
24-Apr-25

Trying to get transportation to a larger hospital when you cannot drive there and get your pets cared for is almost impossible. What do others do? Rural Area.
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Maybe the hospital has a Social Worker that will assist. Make the Hospital and your doctor aware of your situation.\ud83d\ude0a
18-Apr-25

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. What would you say? Is narcissism a choice or a disorder?
Brandy Yining Z
I think NPD is in the DNA. My previous partner is NPD. He knows how to manipulate and abuse me, both emotionally and financially. He shows the inflated public image as a generous and kind person to the others. Therefore nobody knows what he did to me behind the closed door. I tried to help him out but ended up being put in a vulnerable position myself.
Ironically, he now is single, poor, does not have any friends, does not have a job, does not have his own place to live when he is almost 50 years old. He appeared to have trouble securing the next supply (new victim) except his own mother after we broke up almost 20 years ago. He is a lot worse now especially the monetary exploitation aspect.
Set the healthy boundaries with the others. Look after yourself and stay safe.
25-Mar-25

From my perspective, levels of politeness had decreased overwhelmingly over the decades. What would you say? Are people becoming less polite nowadays?
Lachelle B
1. Technology is contributing to less socialisation. Kids are put in front of screens before, during and after school. Self checkouts - no need to talk to anyone. Landlines - becoming obsolete. Shopping - online no interaction. 2. Political correctness. You are what now? My joke offended you? What does that term even mean? We don't want to speak up in case we offend someone or something. Yes we are less polite, we're creating it.
28-Mar-25

Struggle teaches you prioritisation and helps you realise. What Is Really Important. Prioritisation means choosing what matters most. When you face multiple tasks and responsibilities in life, they will compete for both your time and resources. What would you say? What struggle teaches you?
Gaza
Life in general keeps coming up with problems that have to be solved. The day I stop learning is the day I die.
29-Mar-25

Do you think it is harder to find employment as you age? Do employers look at experience or at the potential employee's age?
Linda 1473555
Definitely the age. When I was working I didnt get interest until I left out my birthdate, dropped off the date of early jobs and covered the grey.
30-Apr-24

For the last 2 Weeks here, we have lots of people here on Holidays and Tourists. Most of these people are speeding in our Village, the legal Speed Limit is 50kph, some people have been driving at around 70kph. Why?
SuperCat
Speeding is very common in my area of Oz. They tailgate you if you\u2019re sitting on the speed limit, overtake when they can, and I catch up to them at traffic lights. So they have achieved nothing. That can only be called stupidity!
05-Jan-25

We recently sold our house and are currently renting back while we build. You'd think as tenants in a property we owned up until recently and have been in for 7+ years, the landlord/agent would be pretty easy to deal with, but it has been anything but. We're fortunate to not be worried about 'having a roof over our heads', but I worry for the tenants that come after us. Has anyone ever been in a situation where you didn't 'make waves' about genuine issues with a...
Legally Blonde (Linda3)
I have owned my house for 30 years now. Before that we rented and the rent didnt go up even though we lived there 6 years They were a nice older couple and if something needed fixing they got on it right away. . These days everything is different and rent prices are ridiculous.
07-Feb-25

A happy life is one filled with contentment, positivity, and loved ones. It's a life where problems don't overwhelm you, where you rarely feel lonely, and where failures don't keep you down. You learn to rise again and achieve your goals. A happy life is consistently filled with positive energy. What do you think? How would you describe a happy life?
Edith v
I should add I have reached 87yrs & my husband 90yrs .We eat well, sleep well, & respect & love each other & all our differences
26-Feb-25

The answer is simple, a lot of women think guys take compliments as more than what they are intended to be. If a woman complimented a guy on his nice haircut or a pair of jeans, then it's a good chance he could take that the wrong way. What would you say? Why do women hardly compliment men?
LA
Oh, it\u2019s simple\u2014women have learned the hard way that complimenting a man is basically signing an unspoken contract that he now thinks he\u2019s irresistible.
You tell a guy, "Hey, nice shirt!" and suddenly he\u2019s convinced he\u2019s the best-dressed man in the tri-state area. He\u2019s standing in front of the mirror, flexing, and considering starting a fashion blog.
You say, "Wow, your cologne smells great!" and now he thinks you\u2019re secretly in love with him and starts making up your wedding hashtag.
Meanwhile, women get compliments all the time and just say, "Thanks!" and move on with their lives. A girl could hear "Your eyeliner is flawless!" and just be like, "Yeah, I spent 45 minutes on it, I know." But if a guy hears "Nice haircut!" he's suddenly pricing out motorcycles and sunglasses.
So, ladies have just learned to keep it to themselves. It\u2019s a survival tactic. Compliment at your own risk\u2014because next thing you know, Chad from accounting is naming your future children.
23-Feb-25

With all the discussions about carbon footprints lately in the media, I have tried to reduce mine. I buy secondhand if I can, have reduced car trips by carpooling and walking. But for me, the biggest hassle is food packaging, mainly plastics on food products, most of this plastic is not recyclable and ends up in the bin. I'm at a point now, where I choose not to buy certain food products because of packaging, however I do go to refillable places like the bin in where possible....
Denise C (Qld)
In Australia I hate the meat packaging that goes on in Woolworths and Coles whereby you need a pair of scissors or a very sharp knife to open the hard plastic covering. Why they introduced this is beyond me.
22-Feb-25

Most people start experiencing a decline in their energy levels by the time they reach their mid-thirties. And this decline in energy levels can be attributed to various factors, including changes in metabolism, hormonal changes, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress. What is your experience? At what age do you start feeling old and tired?
Teman
I have a birthday tomorrow, I will turn 86.\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude01 I refuse to feel old and tired. I take no medication, I do 50 pushups, 30 situps and ride a stationary bike every morning when I wake-up and just before going to bed. Here's to old age.
14-Feb-25

How many times you enter any shop & purchase anything & you choose to pay by card as it is easier than cash. I do via my debit card which is my own money not even via a credit card, anyway as it is safer, gives you a acknowledgment of a receipt of what you have spent & you always have a tally of where your money for that day has gone. What I always like to do is many times check the receipts against your bank statement & you find out that most shops end up charging you a...
BLM
I paid for daily items by cash (if a business entity doesn't accept cash - the business entity will lose a customer - me). I pay for MAJOR items (maintenance fees, telephone, electricity, internet, etc.) by USPS.money orders. Slightly more expensive but I am trying to leave a small digital trail as possible to AVOID DIGITAL SCAMMERS.
09-Feb-25

I have always helped out my kids if I can. But recently, various ventures have started to strain on finances a bit too much. When is it time to say that it is right to cut the apron strings?
Angie
Never too much for me\u2026 I\u2019ll put my daughter\u2019s needs before my own till the day I die. Isn\u2019t that what being a parent is\u2026? If you can\u2019t make sacrifices, then don\u2019t breed
03-Feb-25

My husband after 25 years decided to quit his job in Sept. He hasn't filed for UIC. Just lays on couch all day and does nothing. When l ask him to do something while l'm at work he doesn't his answer I forgot about it. Any ideas how to get him moving again?
Christina C 466456
Is he going through a midlife crises perhaps? Dealing with grief etc? It's not normal for people to just want to sit on a couch and do nothing all of a sudden, unless he's just started retirement and wants a break for a little while. Otherwise there may be depression or some underlying problem.
If you want to help him then do things to help him boost his confidence and challenge himself. Perhaps further study or reassessing what career he's passionate about. Even something as simple as learning another language is good as it's useful in everyday life as well as job prospects. Remind him that he needs to maintain skills to keep them - if you don't use it you lose it as the saying goes and same goes with our physical health like muscle tone - we've all seen images of the stereotypical couch potato. Remind him he needs to look after himself enough so he doesn't slacken.
It sounds like something may have happened in his job maybe. That maybe a good start to getting to the bottom of what's going on in his life. Perhaps he was fired and didn't tell you? Maybe he had a toxic boss or co worker that forced him out of the job. People don't just quit their job for no reason if it's a good job. Maybe ge needs to do some soul searching and is tired of that career path. You're gonna have to figure it out with him.
01-Feb-25

A survey among general practitioners revealed that a daily intake of wine larger than 600ml for men and 500ml for women is considered harmful by some healthcare professionals. This further supports the notion that 750ml of wine each night may be excessive and potentially detrimental to health 3. What would you say? Is it normal to drink wine every night?
Andrew C 287196
These silly, highly flawed studies, are ridiculous. There's a new one every other week that contradicts the previous one. One week a silly study "proves" something is good for you, the next week another silly study "proves" it is bad for you. The idiotic way the media reports these silly studies simply adds to the confusion and potential health dangers.
The reality is that for most food and drink, consuming them *sensibly* is fine, but having excessive amounts of anything is dangerous (including plain water). Just eat and drink whatever you want sensibly, and do what your doctor tells you to.
19-Jan-25

Married people also have built-in social and emotional support for each other, are less likely to participate in risky behaviours (such as problem drinking) and have better economic conditions compared to single people. However, it is important to note that not all romantic relationships are satisfying. What are your thoughts? Is it better to be single or married?
Jania S
What a stupid assumption. I have been both and both have its ups and downs --- to each his own and neither is better than the other. Did you get programmed at UNI????
06-Jan-25

Conflict resolution can be challenging, but we all have our unique approaches to navigating difficult situations. What is the go-to phrase or action that consistently helps you de-escalate tensions or reach a positive outcome? Share your experiences and insights to inspire others!
Warrior Woman
There is no point arguing or wasting breath on someone who is so blinded to reality they cannot accept any other point of view.
29-Dec-24

I just did a survey where they clearly expected you to be paying monthly fees for a whole range of services. From the software you use...for all the music you listen to...to all you watch TV or your movies....leasing cars is another big contender too even for your food...REALLY! It's been gently gradual, and met no resistance so far. Easy money ... it's a perfect Corporate Future ... we are always in their debt, and we own nothing. THAT'S why they are...
Liberti_Jones
It is what the new world order wants but they are unrealistic in that many people are on low incomes and are not going to be able to afford their fees. There will be push back and there will be refusal and making do and doing without. Some of us lived without cellphones, and computers for several decades and we can do it again. We have skills and knowledge that will help us get by. People in the city and burbs will be more controlled but a lot of rural areas are left and people are not going to move willing into the city or suburbs. We will survive There has actually been resistance in some regions and areas around the globe. People can live without a lot of things they think they need but they are just wants not needs however if they don't have the skills, knowledge and wisdom they will not do so well. We will have a cashless society soon and the NWO will implement compliance or we cannot buy or sell. But there is barter and trade. Many people will not survive and die. Some from famine /starvation, some from diseases and sickness, some will be enslaved, some murdered. Some from floods, and hurricanes and bad weather or fires. NWO wants 15-30 minute cities as well. We might not have electricity to play movies or music. Better buy books, games, cards, and musical instrumants that can be utilized for entertainment. Learn to can, dry and preserve what food you can and to gather food as well. I know and have those skills and knowledge as do my adult children and some of my grandchildren as well. Do you know edible wild food and what is poison or not. Yes mushrooms, berries, catkins, and how to fix them. Wild game as well is another thing to trap or use other means for food, having a water source that is year around is also imperative. Do you know how to make food from scratch? Beans and Legumes and Rice and Oatmeal and Cornmeal or something you will need and flour, honey, sugar, salt, spices, Canned foods of various type and dried goods. Peanut butter and canned milk, powdered milk. Pastas are all important. The only perfection is for the elite wealthy everyone else will be their servants this has been desired for a couple centuries to get back to Lords, Ladies, Kings, Queens, Royalty and serfs and peon's. If you refuse they will consider you a criminal and you better know how to survive. They will leave some alone to the elements thinking they will die but not everyone will there will be survivors. The so called future the powers that be desire will not last they have never lasted. They will be overthrown an conquered as well. If you have no faith or belief you will comply if you have a faith you will survive and will not comply. It is not paranoia it is being prepared and ready for anything.
19-Dec-24

How long do you go to putting effort in a friendship before giving up? I have a group of friends who never seem to have time for me but will always make time for each other. Is that just a hint that I'm not even wanted?
Catherine 1495271
People cross our paths for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When we recognize which it is, it's easier to understand why some relationships/friendships do not last
26-Oct-24

I love to hang out my wash outdoors to dry fresh, smells so good, and love to bring them back in with the freshness from outdoors. How many others still hang out clothes? So many these days use dryers for convenience, I have a dryer, but I prefer fresh air and sunshine.
Laura W 363255
Always fresh air as don\u2019t have dryer. Sheets feel so good & fresh! Australia has the best fresh air.
02-Oct-24

My father opened a door for two girls in their late teens or early twenties. One of them snapped at him, we re not handicapped you know, we can do that ourselves . Dad replied, I m dreadfully sorry, I was clearly mistaken in that I assumed you were both Ladies . One of them stormed ahead, while her mate collapsed in giggles. What is your story? What is the most polite rudeness you've ever witnessed?
APB
there is the story about the stewardess at gate 19 in the airport (I was told she worked for Virgin)...who was having an argument with a customer over his ticket...he said "Do you know who I am??...she lent forward turned on her microphone and "we have a passenger at gate 19 who doesn't know who he is"...she brought the house down!
29-Sep-24

Do you feel that the weather impacts your mood and daily life? In the cold months you are less energised and prefer to stay home compared to warmer months when you might go to see a show. I feel the weather and seasons definitely impact me, but I push myself to get out there and do things it just seems less enjoyable in the cooler weather
Woofers
Of course it does! Hasn't anyone ever heard of SADS disorder?
It is a well known recognised disorder that some people suffer from.
24-Sep-24

"Stay positive no matter what happens." That's one simple piece of advice that changed my life. I learned the importance of this advice the hard way when my life was travelling along just nicely. What about you? What is one piece of simple advice that actually changed your life?
WonkyandProud
I had heard it for years but had no idea how to do it. My advice was to love myself. Finally, I realized that I was no worse than anyone else. We all have skeletons in our closets, but my depression would not allow me to forgive myself even though I knew I was a good person with a heart full of love for everyone. Finally, I figured out why I had done the things I was not proud of, and I realized anyone would have done the same in the same circumstances. Now I love myself, and it has changed my life completely!
23-Sep-24

Op shop shopping, has become very popular for all ages. I donate regularly when I have a "clean up." It is a great way for organisation's to make money. But, I have also noticed as the popularity has increased so have the prices! Would it not be better to keep prices low & guarantee more turnover? Have others noticed the changes?
Glenystas
My husband and I manage a small op shop run by our church. We are all volunteers and with money raised (once overheads are paid) we donate a large portion to local groups and 2 international projects started by ladies living in our local area. Some of the major charity groups now employ coordinators, and pay some staff members and this is reflected in the pricing. We regularly have sales specials and reward our loyal local shoppers with a loyalty card giving a discount on their 8th visit. We have standardised pricing most clothing items are $4 each, childrens clothing 00000 - 14 are 5 items for $1; new items with tags and better quality items are priced accordingly and are on separate racks. We also have an understanding with local employment agencies whereby their clients going to a job interview can access clothing for the interview free of charge. Try to look for one of the independent op shops in your area because I am sure you will find that the prices are more reasonable and support your local area to a greater extent.
21-Sep-24

I would love to be able to create a topic of compliments and inspiration. The very first person to comment would state something they're grateful for, then the next person to comment would compliment or inspire the person above them, and so on. The only rule. Make it positive or inspiring for the person above you. The reason I would love to do this is because I believe there's a lot of people out there, myself included, in this world that may feel lonely, sad, or just lost ...
writerrochelle
If everyone on this earth lived by the guidelines written for our benefit in God's inspired word, the Bible, there would be no wars, no poverty, no abuse, no loneliness, none of the things we see in the world today. Please search for answers in the Bible to whatever problems you are having because the answer is there. You just have to search for it! Please read 2 Timothy 3:14-17. ;-D
10-Sep-24

I came from the age where spankings were a normal form of discipline. It was never severe, and we barely felt it. I feel that is made us respect our parents in a way that children don't do anymore. Perhaps I'm wrong, but did a gentle spanking do more than hurt our feelings because we knew we did something wrong? In school, I believe some type of discipline should be implemented other than yelling! I don't care for the idea of yelling at children, especially in front of...
BLM
I thought disciplining children was the JOB of the parent and educating children was the JOB of the teacher. Maybe parents should start doing their JOB! Furthermore, donald john trump is from the spanking children school generation. Would spanking trump when he was in school - would spanking do him any good...hm...
09-Sep-24

You now have to check yourself in at the airport...check yourself out at the Hardware store...supermarkets are trying it too...the shops think that they are now online stores and cut back on stock in their physical locations...the Banks are working away to close all their branches and make us all cashless...technology is fantastic, but it is being used by big business to make their lives easy and profitable...the only time a consumer matters is when they are not buying...
Tavi
When I visit the shops (KMart or Coles) I always go the counter where a Team Member can serve me...just trying to keep someone's job!!
06-Sep-24

Tomatoes mmm tasty...BUT NO....not a vegetable...it's a fruit...when ripe it is full of fructose a bad sugar...rots your teeth and makes you fat...it gets better...part of the deadly nightshade family too...can cause inflammation and gout...but it's a major part of the Mediterranean diet...that is so good for you...who do you believe?....
Bugalugs
Everything in moderation. Too much Salt (NaCL) = Hardened Arteries & heart problems. Too much Fat = Heart problems, obesity. Too much Sugar = Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes. Read the Labels if you value your health. Watch out for all those Chemicals with weird names you can't pronounce or just Numbers both of which are meaningless. Want to cut down on the Sugar.Fructose intake? Then make sure there are NO Artificial Sweeteners such as Aspartame etc., some of which are highly Carcinogenic. Stay away from those so-called Natural Sweeteners with No Calories such as Stevia. they may not make you Fat, Ugly and Obese BUT they do nothing to reduce your Addiction to Sweet things, they just keep the Addiction going. Apply this to those Soft Drinks too. The makers proudly claim "NO Sugar", "ZERO Sugar" but they don't want you to stop drinking them so they sweeten them artificially to maintain Your Addiction to Sweet things.
01-Sep-24

Some people are just more sensitive, introspective and thoughtful, and tend to have more angst and ennui about life in general than others. Plus, everything else can be perfect, and you can just get unlucky and have something terrible happen that you could never have imagined or prevented. What are your thoughts? Why is life harder for some people?
BLM
Racism, sexism, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, mental health issues since birth, and abusive parents - just to name a few things that happen every day in the 'real world' - which makes LIFE harder for some people on an everyday basis!
30-Jul-24

I am enjoying participating in surveys and play games. Also, it is not just for nothing; Rewardia gives some points, which is a grand gesture. Before I did some surveys there and there, no platform was good enough and not so much fun. Maybe, I chose the wrong ones. However, I found Rewardia and decided to stay here. I am not doing so much, no time, but I keep going. Yes, sometimes I screened out, sometimes errors happen, but I keep going because it is fun and I do not...
bw
i love rewardia, i do the surveys and the games, but i get a little upset because they send surveys to me in nz, at 2am when i am in bed, so when i go on to do it, i have been screened out or it has been filled. i do the sudoka,patience and scramble, though i am getting a little pissed off with that lately.can anyone tell me how you pronounce psi as a word,yet a word like reap is unknown. but i still enjoy doing everything as it keeps the old brain in use, and as i live alone it stops me from being lonely.
07-Sep-21

My best friend of 28yrs committed suicide on June 6, 2024. I ve been feeling like this life is all a dream. My heart aches and I ve lost my appetite. I miss her, and she never mentioned she was hurting or had so many problems that she had to take her own life. Has anyone ever gone through this before and how did you handle it. It s hard for me because I once upon a time I tried it twice, and she didn t let me. She was always there for me.
ShawneeBaby
I don't think the loss of your friend should be any different than losing a family member. My daughter died in the hospital while going through a routine operation. I too felt empty, couldn't eat, found no pleasure in any activity and I miss her tremendously.
From what I understand suicide comes when the person has lost all hope.People who do it don't try. They just decide when and then do it. It may sound cruel, but deep down I don't feel that you were serious when you "tried." It seems that you were just looking to confirm that somebody loved you.
I came close to doing it once. I had lost all hope about everything. I got professional help, and some pretty good medications from a liscensed physician and I hardly ever go there again. Yes, occasionally I get feeling very low, but that's pretty much because I suffer from profound depression, PTSD, and I'm Bi-polar. Nothing is perfect and I'm not sure if I can ever be 'cured' but I just keep on carrying on and greet each day as an opportunity in stead of a challenge. Good Luck!
30-Jun-24

I dated a felon & he is the nicest guy I know. Do you have a friend that was a felon?
BLM
Former POTUS Donald JOHN TRUMP is a convicted felon - Do you believe he is capable of learning from his MISTAKES or can any unknown 'convicted felon' learn from her/his mistake. ... hm....
16-Jun-24

Some members complain about things...others love everything ...others would like changes...when you come onto the Rewardia site, what are the things that you go to first...that you feel you NEED to check?...or that you want to do and "clear away" first?...what are your favourites?...do you even do the surveys?..it would be really great to find out wouldn't it?
Jillian S
I like doing surveys, but hate being screened out part the way through or comes up with blank page and miss out on points even when I’ve worked on survey for at least 10 mins, complete waste of my time and effort
01-Mar-21

There are many rewards programs and offers out at the moment, some have been around for a while and some are newer on the scene. Some come with credit cards or airlines, while others are with groceries. A clear favourite would be Rewardia for doing surveys etc, which one of the main reasons we are here. What are some of your favourites and why and if you are happy to share what do you like to get as a reward for yourself.
lippy loo
I do surveys to receive ecertificates which I use to supplement my grocery purchases because without them I would not eat much. I thank them very much. I also have flybuys and Woolworths cards which I scan every time I shop and these too add up but not as quickly as they used to. I am surprised many people do not use them as the cost is built in and they would probably save much more than I do.
21-Apr-24

Railway unions in Europe are carrying out a number of massive strikes they are demanding much higher wages...while the owners of these railways seem to want to layoff people working in ticket booths and others working on platforms (in the UK a recent uprising by train users has stopped them closing them all down)...there is a shortage of drivers...but driverless trains are already operating...and the signalmen will be next...this could be the railway union's last...
SassyCat
Yet I always ask who will be servicing the bot especially if it breaks down. Humans can never be replaced.
01-May-24

How do you react when someone behind you blows their horn loudly a split second after the traffic light just turned green?
writerrochelle
Laugh at them because, no matter how fast they go, they usually end up at a red light! I just pull up next to them and smile, thinking about how much emotion and gasoline they wasted to get nowhere faster! LOL! ;-D
22-Apr-24

It's possible to choose your baby's gender and eye colour now and in theory it's also possible to genetically edit genes to enhance an unborn baby's health or appearance... but the big question is, when and if it becomes available, should we do it? What might the downfalls or benefits be, and would you choose to enhance your unborn children features if you could?
Pearlz
I can't think of anything worse. A baby is a gift from god, not something made to order. This is almost as bad as the people who have an abortion when they find out the baby's sex isn't what they want. I can understand a parents hesitation if they have an inherited disease which they don't want to pass on, but designing hair and eye colour, pretty disgusting. Perhaps people who care more about what the baby looks like instead of being grateful for one in good health don't deserve a baby.
20-Mar-24

Many people seem to not worry about planning for their retirement until it is just around the corner and panic starts to set it. Those with a plan from a professional or have completed their own research and planning themselves at a younger age can retire with a lot less worry and stress when the time comes. Interested to know have you started planning years ahead of your retirement and if not why is this the case (e.g. don t know where to start, which professionals to...
writerrochelle
Have I got a story for you! Forced to retire at 62 because my "husband" took my car, I started drawing Social Security, until he demanded it too. Left without my car and my money, I spent 3 1/2 years "imprisoned" by him, unable to even buy groceries. He took me out once a day to a Mexican restaurant where I ate everything I could and I went up to 208 pounds on my 5'4" body. In 2013 he moved me to WA state where we were to retire together, but he left me at the Navy Lodge on base like a bag of garbage and he returned to Texas. They let me stay from May 21 to July 3 when I was evicted owing over $3000! Well, I went back to work at age 66 and retired, again, at age 72, when COVID-19 hit. I saved up over $10,000 in those 6 years, now living on Social Security, Section 8 housing, food stamps (EBT card), grants for electricity and a $30 discount for the internet! I now weigh 135 pounds, am 5'2" (yes, we do shrink!), and am healthier and happier than I've been in my life! Yes, I still have my savings and am allowed to have it! AND, I went to the government and got my permanent military ID card WITHOUT my "husband"! God is Great! God is Good! ;-D
06-Apr-24

How people cope with the cost of living costs which includes food (i.e.) fruit and vegetables and meat And how people cope and deal with the prices of rental properties which also includes power internet and how people are able to purchase clothes and shoes and other appliances for their rental home If people own their own home or homes how do they get on paying there mortgage and maintaining there property but also how do they deal with the high interest rates...
Kirsten 1469233
I am struggling with the cost of living, hence do as many Rewardia surveys as possible which I cash in for Woolworths vouchers
25-Mar-24

McDonald's restaurants have poor customer service, food usually is cold you get less for what you pay, these self-serve machines to order are ridicule half the time they don't work. The restaurants are always messy. I won't eat inside cause of the filthy. It's not fast food service anymore, should bring it back the way it uses to be. You got your food right away it was fresh and hot, you had to order at the counter and it was good service. They always had workers cleaning...
Brandy Yining Z
I live in New Zealand. We have nice fresh food, clean restaurants and good customer service in McDonald's here. I only go to McDonald's occasionally but I appreciate the good experience there.
30-Jan-24

Scientists tell us the best way to protect endangered species is to protect the special places where they live. Wildlife must have places to find food, shelter and raise their young. Logging, oil and gas drilling, over-grazing and development all result in habitat destruction. Do you reckon it's still possible to restore the wildlife?
Jellypony
A friend sent me a video about the wolves in Yellowstone National Park, Brilliant and as they replaced the wolves and kept the deer down, the plants started to come back. It's amazing and I wish I could share it with you. Look it up it is worth while watching. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did and it really is an eye opener that yes we can do things to get plants and animals back. Fracking has a lot to answer for and it is some thing that really should be banned. As well as all the others mentioned above and we really need to make sure all companies put the land back to the way it was. We live on a hill and we have the only trees around as it is all grazing and farming crops around us. We are proud of our trees and have added a few more with hopefully others to come in the not too distant future. Plus we would like to grow some food trees but not having much luck in that department, not a very good gardener but learning a lot which is really essential when wanting to grow things.
31-Jan-24
Has anyone here lost young loved ones lately? Anyone know people who have died suddenly? These two words pop up daily (and several times daily) of late and that's just celebrities or sports people. Wondering what people's thoughts or experiences are here. I sure have my own opinions, but would like to hear others.
Judy CooplandiaQueen
remember, a sign of intelligence is the capability to entertain other outside ideas and facts that differ from yours. :).
Many were 1 n second wonder jabs The numbers have been tallied and the evidence is clear.WHY are we learning more from the European Parliament than our own CONGRESS? Not have our national newspapers reported on this. The cover-up is always worst than the crime...The best part of being a conspiracy theorist is not having Myocarditis. It\u2019s very hard to make an individual understand that they were fooled. Many will choose to live in denialThe FDA. If they\u2019re doing this to us with pharmaceuticals, imagine what they\u2019re doing to the food\u201dThere is no instance in history when censorship and secrecy have advanced either democracy or public health.\u201dWhat people need to understand is just because you feel fine doesn't mean you're not injured. Many often don't feel high blood pressure or diabetes for a very long time until other things go wrong.The European Parliament recently conducted a summit meeting about the ongoing COVID problem, and invited MRNA technology developer Dr. Robert Malone to address the conference. Dr. Malone shared truths with attendees about the reality of vaccine injury as well as the lies, misinformation and gaslighting that victims of vaccine injuries have been subjected to.https://youtu.be/5SaxqM_htjwDr. Malone\u2019s comments and the bravery of those who are actively challenging the dominant narrative on COVID.
30-May-23

At a restaurant if the food and drinks total $200, $30 to $40 would be appropriate depending on the service in my opinion. What are your thoughts? What is a good tip for $200 dinner?
dale k 247571
Tipping is not done here in New Zealand, some overseas visitors do, but it is up to those diners, not expected by wait staff etc.
15-Jan-24
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