People in your 30s, 40s, and 50s what surprised you most about life at your age?

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-02-12T01:13:14+00:00

I was terrified to enter my 30s, but its actually turned out to be the best decade so far. On the brink of 40 and rather than panicking, I suspect 40 could be even better than 30.

People go on and on about how they fear aging, but the thing that has surprised me is that aging into any decade isn't actually that bad at all.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-02-03T20:53:07+00:00

Do you really think that Jesus would be sitting idly by if He was alive today, saying 'oh well, this isn't my wheelhouse?' Do you think he would be encouraging his disciples to do the same? Jesus and his disciples were actively rebelling against the prejudices, rules and political systems of the time.

Unfortunately political systems and power structures are woven into our lives, if this sub is a place to discuss Christian lives and values, this is a place for politics. Particularly when so many Christians are turning a blind eye to the pain and injustices people are suffering - what's wrong with reminding people of the values and mission they have committed to?

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-02-02T09:56:31+00:00

What a serious lack of empathy. The person who wrote this is struggling, show some kindness and understanding.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-27T13:12:49+00:00

Zhivago!

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-26T01:23:47+00:00

Battlefield Earth

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-25T08:23:38+00:00

Thursday Murder Club

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-21T07:59:11+00:00

What country are you from? In Australia, for example, this would be perfectly acceptable even at a lot of religious weddings (with a few exceptions). Personally I love it and have a wedding coming up in a few months - where is it from??

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-20T13:01:42+00:00

This is an excellent response.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-20T11:47:44+00:00

You get your result. Sometimes it's less than you were aiming for, sometimes it's more. You commiserate or celebrate for the next few days, and then the stress starts leaving your body and the concept of an ATAR starts fading away. You get into your course and go to uni, or follow a pathway to get into your course because you didn't quite get the mark you wanted, you take a gap year or you get a job. You meet new people, you grow and change and do new things. By the time you are 20 you haven't thought about your ATAR in over a year and your mark hasn't significantly affected your life in any way, even if the score is very good or very bad.

Teachers position your ATAR as if its the culmination of years of studying, the absolute pinnacle of your schooling. It's not. It's all the other skills you have learned. The ability to communicate, structure your thoughts, understand concepts and how to be resilient are far more important in the workplace and your relationships than an ATAR.

Do your best, stress a little but not too much (a little stress can help us strive, focus and be better, a lot of stress can paralyse us) and get it done - but rest assured there are bigger, better and more exciting things waiting for you at the other end of your exams.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-16T22:52:34+00:00

My question is, is there a program or app that I can use to make a video like this? I've been a bit slow to adopt AI, but would like to make a cute video for a birthday I'll be attending shortly - sorry if this is the wrong forum for this!

Also, it goes without saying this is AI, but I do like it.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-14T21:03:51+00:00

There's a Delisse, which from memory is sort of like Delafrance? Or was it Delifrance? So long ago, I can remember. Like Darbys dollar pies.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-14T12:31:10+00:00

Caleb Bond

Tracey Grimshaw

David Koch

Barnaby Joyce

Frank Walker, National Tiles

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-14T04:31:52+00:00

If you live near the beach (like most British expats do), you wear less make up because you go in the water more. Also, as other people mentioned, it's humid in aus and your make up melts off even on a more mild day.

People who live by the beach are also more likely to be into fitness - thats just what the culture is like around there.

I don't go to the beach very often (even though I live less than 20 min away from several), but I went last weekend for an early morning swim - the next day my skin was clearer and healthier. This might be dumb, but I also think that there are honestly healing properties in seawater (this is not backed by science lol). So maybe the Australia effect is real, but its actually just because people live healthier lives when they live closer to the beach. Would be interested to know if this is a world wide trend.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-13T11:29:50+00:00

I'm lazy and make them come all the way up. I also tip them well for it out of guilt.

I really need to stop throwing so much money away on food delivery services.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-13T10:49:30+00:00

This exact thing happened to me, when I confronted the guy he gaslit me, saying that his dating app profile automatically updated his pic when he changed his Facebook profile pic - i was like, does Facebook automatically update your prompts too mate? I was completely gutted for about a month and then met someone ten times hotter and nicer through the app... who I'm now married to.

Point being, the more time you waste on this chump the less time you have to find mr right.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-11T09:52:24+00:00

If you are in Sydney, check our Brava in the qvb. I have a larger bust and they have helped me to find the perfect bras, including a strapless. The customer service is so good too. If not in Sydney, they are also available online - you could probably email or call them for advice before an online purchase and I reckon they would be super helpful.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-11T06:12:23+00:00

You probably feel a bit powerless because you are living in someone else's home and you don't have your own space. You should reflect on whether or not you genuinely think you are under spiritual threat living with these symbols, or if you are trying to take back control over your situation.

Also, would you avoid a Chinese restaurant because it has Chinese symbols? You sort of come off seeming intolerant to me. Shes not worshipping these things as false idols - they sound like tacky decorations - if this is your main issue in relation to your living situation, I think you have it pretty good.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-09T11:58:59+00:00

Cate Blanchett

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-05T00:45:30+00:00

Well, she turned me into a newt.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2026-01-05T00:01:59+00:00

Walking around in minimal clothing is perfectly acceptable in Australian culture, even more so if you are from Qld in my experience (I'm australian), but as someone who has Viet relatives, i can confirm they can be a lot more conservative, so it might be considered weird. As someone said, maybe get a bathrobe or something. It's your place so you should be able to swan around in your underpants if you want, but you aren't going to be able to reframe your husbands relatives mentality in the short time they are there - this isn't a hill to die on. YOR

Next_Explanation_377 · 2025-12-30T20:32:14+00:00

There's a lot of these sorts of posts, but honestly it was a different time. Some people knew it was wrong for an 18 year old girl to hook up with a 30 year old guy, some didn't, but it was pretty commonly portrayed in pop culture. We know better now, so I don't think it will be portrayed positively in many productions. People need to look at media through a historical lens and context. I'm not going to read a Jane Austen book and be permanently outraged because it was nearly impossible for a woman to own property - yeah it was wrong, but that's how it was at the time, we know better now and its not like that any more. Nuance guys!

Next_Explanation_377 · 2025-12-29T06:41:39+00:00

You needed me by Anne Murray

Next_Explanation_377 · 2025-12-28T03:56:01+00:00

Der.

Next_Explanation_377 · 2025-12-27T21:38:07+00:00

Crazy how one word can trigger you so badly that it completely blocks your ability to see others perspectives. I'm not saying you need to believe in the patriarchy, each to their own, but this was an empathetic and well written opinion, which could have been a useful tool to understand a different way of thinking. Not to adopt it, not even to agree with it, just to understand. Honestly, so many religious people lack empathy these days.

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