Results: 2020 Quarantine and social distancing: heaven or hell?
Published on 09/30/2020
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1.
1.
Has the 2020 quarantine made your romantic relationship better or worse? Better
39%
931 votes
Worse
21%
512 votes
I'm single
42%
1009 votes
- The same, hello.
- Argue more
- n/a
- Hasn't changed
- learn more about one another
- we're separated
- more time in bed
- Argue, too much together time
- Not applicable
- You didn't give the choice of "no difference."
- same
- We got to spend more time together
- together more
- It's the same - wonderful!
- A lot more hanky panky!
- No Change
- Just realizing he's not the man I want to marry
- na
- Spend more time together
- It's actually stayed the same.
- it's a new relationship..so it was tuff
- Communicate more.. chores together
- Communicating a lot more, becoming closer with my kids as well.
- communicating more and being on the same page with our expenses
- same, but had to check something - checked single, but I'm married
- love
- We had fly ever argue
- Having dinner with the one you care about
- Better communication
- neither, which should be an option.
- WELL WE ARE COMMUNICATING A LOT BETTER.
- Hanging out more
- More time together
- Temporarily split up at this moment
- No better or worse
- On each other's nerves
- I've learned to keep my mouth shut more and appreciate my spouse more.
- Arguement all the time
- N/A
- no change
- more time and opportunity
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- worse no nervs to talk
- N/A
- more time together
- Arguement all the time
- talk more
- married and the same so ignore the above answer
- We have been at home with each other more
- In ups and sowns, but made true trust
- connection
- We are getting along better than ever
- We get along better and he understands how boring it is to always be home
- NA- not in quarantine
- We spent a couple months together 24/7 and we had fun
- n/a neither
- Neither
- I worked more
- The same
- Just hanging together
- Together more
- beautiful
- Together more
- We are talking more, not as busy.
- enjoying being together
- Stress and financial worries.
- The same would really be my answer.
- no change
- Our relationship is 100% better.
- We enjoyed all the time we had to be alone, together again.
- We had a lot of time together to bond
- N/A
- Nil
- More dialogue
- no change
- More alone time
- Actually it's still the same but that wasn't an option.
- We enjoy the time we spend together.
- Annoyed with each other more
- We talk about it and don't ignore it. We have had more time to spend together.
- Closer, more caring.
- we talk more
- More romance
- talking more on the phone
- no comment
- really hasn't changed our relationship at all, probably should have had the option "same"
- We appreciate the time we spend together more
- We are enjoying each other's company more.
- we are stuck at home re the stay caution rules and are ok
- same
- More time togheter.
- My relationship ended!
- more time
- Undecided
- Same as precovid
- N/a
- Annoying, argue more
- Same. but you didn't give that as an option.
- Actually it is the same but that was not an option
- don't have to worry!
- Communication
- More quality time
- Have achieved closeness and affection to care about each other, health and everything happy!
- Has not changed
- We get to be together more
- x
- No
- More time with partner
- We've always been a "team." Stuck together, while it's caused some ripples, has brought us even closer together.
- X
- More communication
- ?
- More time together
- less physical contact
- it stayed the same
- we talk more
- We communicate more
- more talking, less stress
- the same
- Hasn't really changed since he kept working.
- not the same
- Actually, there has been no change.
- Spending more time together
- Communication is better.
- Don't get to see each other as much
- we talk more
- It is the same
- Pass on this question and the above should have had a N/A
- not talking much
- more romantic
- Spend more time together
- my husband is at home more since he is not working a part time job in addition to his full time job
- private
- No change
- Neither
- it hasn't changed it all but that wasn't an option
- just the same....very happy!
- It is hard to find solitude.
- It has not become worse....just about the same.
- We talk more and work on things together.
- actually the same
- No difference really
- Same should have been a choice
- It forced us to spend more time together
- We get to see each other more
- you need a no change option
- I talk more with my husband
- we argue about covid
- We never spent much time together but now we do and we get along well
- spend more time together
- The reason it's worse is because I know as a believer there is a spiritual war going on,living with family in two bedroom apartment,no regular job, don't have permanent custody of kids, complaining, arguments,and other problems.
- We spend more time together
- not able to see husband in nursing home often not ableto touch
- the same
- Qualty time together, brings back good ole memories
- more communication and caring for each other
- We now spend a lot more time together.
- Same as before
- same really but that wasn't an option
- Together more
- It's the same as before.
- Together more
- More family time!
- More tolerant
- WE R CLOSER MORE THAN B4
- communicate more
- Unsure
- changed life style
- doing more things together
- Together more
- Get know person
- is stable
- retired, love it
- None
- He works I don't
- My husband can not coming home because of virus
- Spending more quality time together
- more time together
- how about about the same
- be together more
- to much arguments
- Needs a the same option
- actually no change, our routine is like the quarantine before covid
- actually the same; we love and respect each other daily.
- more time tighter more walks,
- brought us closer together
- More time spent with family
- I see her more
- we get to be together more
- More supportive
- support each other
- We communicate more with online video chats, food preparation and life
- having more time with her
- N/A
- More time together
- Unsure.
- dont see each other as often
- Closer
- We are both snappier.
- Together more.
- bad
- depend on each other more
- my husband and i are getting divorced, but, its not because of the quarantine
- no change
- more bonding time with my family
- Bad habit spending money on junk?
- communicating more
- N/A
- Able to stay home and work
- It is interesting
- No change
- Communicating more..
- Together more
- no change
- No change, really
- A little better because of having to deal with all the closures and problems. At the beginning we could not even see our children and grandhildren and had to get through it.
- same
- Na
- We workharder at not being so picky/
- Just met during quarantine, and it just keeps getting better
- communicating more
- just did
- same
- more together time
- More time together with working from home
- we are communicating more
- Communicate more
- It's not worse but you should have a same choice.
- time
- Together more
- more communication
- there wasn't another choice, our relationship has been great all the time for almost 50 years
- Neither....still the same
- Argue more
- we got our divorce finalized in April but still live in the same house, it is better.
- More arguing
- spending more time together without spending was good for my relationship
- We didn't get along to start with.
- no communication as we are in separate homes
- Communicating more
- Communicate more, know each other more, even got some challenges
- We argue more.
- Talk more
- Not wasting funds. Socialization is over rated
- We're around each other more.
- Distance
- Too much together time.
- see each other more
- trying to be more patient with each other
- n/a
- it has not changed
- We talk more
- Communicating more
- We were getting on each others nerves and being impatience. We sat down and started ready the Upper Room. A Methodist publication. We promised to get along and it has worked 89% of the time
- Actually no difference but that wasn’t an option
- More time together, more meals together
- more quality time together
- We are spending much more time together and in some cases that's not good but for us it works.
- Nothing has changed
- I have been married for 54 years to the same surprise woman
- More time with my husband
- We are communicating mote.
- We are together more. We are a team now, fighting to stay virus free.
- Spend more time together
- Understanding eachother better
- more arguments as too much togetherness and not enough space
- The same
- better because not worse
- Argue more
- We don't go anywhere so there is always pressure to be on
- Hasn't changed it a bit, i'm a stay at home and my dh has worked from home for years
- To much time together.
- communicating more, doing more things together
- Too much time together
- Na
- I'm single
- N/A
- no change this needs a N/A option
- We've learned to be more patient with each other.
- same
- We broke off an engagement.
- Spending more quality time together
- We got to see how we do when we don't have a break from each other.
- the same
- N/A
- No change
- BECOME CLOSER AND GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER BETTER.
- We're the same
- the same
- argue more, bad habits are coming out, etc
- apart more
- I've realized life to short to stay in A Unhappy relationship I was BLESSED that he worked Hours cut but he was gone sometimes
- More time together
- argue more
- talk things out more
- Overbonding
- n/a
- Together more
- really the same- you didn't have that choice
- COMMUNICATION
- I'm divorced
- I am working at home.
- The same
- no different
- We are not very social anyway, best friends
- for all listed above
- N/A
- we get along better.
- Really, about the same, but there was not an option for that.
- We are sticking together through it all!
- more stress.
- N/A
- Too much time together
- We get to be together more, we are more romantic, we are communicating more.
- already a homebody
- communicate and do more things together
- We get to spend more time together and remind each other why we fell in love.
- more time to talk and be more relaxed and just go places
- spend more time together
- We eat meals together more often.
- We spend more time together
- both working towards same goal
- Yes
- More understanding
- no change
- Spend some more quality and peaceful time with family and kids
- We have always gotten along we both had been married before with fighting so we both agreed there would not be any fighting once we got married, and we have been married 23 years and not one fight.
- we are both retired now and that took a big learning as to each others space and we did it
- same
- Spend more time together
- Not applicable
- I'm a recent widow.
- Stayed the same.
- enjoying our time together
- argue more
- been very close
- more private time with hubby
- it is the same
- Same actually
- none of your business
- Kinda getting on each other’s nerves.
- We spend more time together
- We are together more and we are a very affectionate couple in normal circumstances so things got busier .
- We have bonded more with each other
- close loving understanding spending more time together
- Doing more things together.
- just more mean
- Lots of time together
- Na
- There is not much change. It has always been good
- no change
- became closer
- Get on each others nerves
- Getting closer
- just being closer together
- There should be an option for no difference
- theres no difference ny husband is a quadrepelic
- no comment
- So much better we have gotten closer way more communication and yes lots more sex!
- Truthfully, it has not impacted our relationship either way. But I didn't want to say worse or that I'm single as those are worse lies.
- Together more
- I’ve get to be together more
- More time to communicate and do homes projects together.
- More romantic
- Distance
- More time and better commication
- closer together
- We spent more time together doing things around the house.
- we rely on each other more
- Argue more
- We have no choice but to be together and have all the time in the world to make it work.
- N/A
- More time to spend with each other
- Less trust than ever
- We find things to stay occupied and learn to enjoy them
- We talk more
- No difference
- Because we r always home and he get on my nerves always starting mess
- don't want anyone
- Together more
- how about a choice of neither? it hasnt changed at all
- argue more
- enjoying more things together
- Love is love for real!
- more time together
- more time together
- Argue more
- No change
- We get to be together more
2.
2.
Has the quarantine of 2020 Brought out the best of you (I.e you're more creative, more artistic, etc.) Or the Worst of you (I.e. you've become lazy, you've become moody, etc.) Best of me
20%
474 votes
Worst of me
19%
451 votes
I've remained the same, the quarantine of 2020 hasn't affected me.
62%
1486 votes
- Anxiety, paranoia, loneliness, hopelessness - worse
- My moods are worst
- taken steps to exercise more
- none
- Not as much house cleaning nor cooking
- better lover
- More creative
- Knitting some beautiful blankets, throws and lapghans
- I’m a bit of each - taken on new hobbies some artistic but also moody and depressed
- MUCH LAZYIER
- My confidence and positivity has not changed.
- Drinking more
- More independent, not letting the pandemic get to me.
- sewing, quilting
- Job cut our hours
- Sewing
- We were never quarantined.
- WELL I DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING ANYMORE.
- been moody, snap very easy,
- I have been lazier I believe.
- Na
- Artistic traits have come out
- Lazy
- My tolerance for stupidity has hit all time low
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- more time for me , but to much for fight
- Empathy
- Getting very lazy but a lot has to do with my sore shoulders and knee (arthritis)
- I've become more creative.
- Communication
- a bit of both
- Both as overloaded as caregiver
- crafty
- Ma
- NA- not in quatantine
- doing all the projects i have been putting off
- None
- Don’t feel like doing anything
- way more impatient
- Have learned how to make bread, cinnamon rolls. Have put together different ideas for different meals.
- Nil
- More lonely
- eating more
- not patient
- N/a
- I am not sure
- na
- more tolerant
- Feeling more loveable
- Hardworking, going an extra mile to make a living as life has become somewhat difficult
- More creative
- More calm.
- More domesticated
- none
- Creative side
- I am depressed
- N/A
- None
- Bossy, make my husband do more chores around the house
- Finding things to make me happy.
- creativity, artistic
- Nit picking
- Calmness
- More creative
- No
- I have more arguments
- Retired and not much change to routine
- ?
- none
- always anxious
- laziness
- none
- Pass
- all same
- the house is more orderly
- I'm a homebody anyway
- Depressed
- Getting stuff done and finishing projects.
- I've been more productive and focused, less anxiety
- n/a
- Being creative in the kitchen
- I try to do things more spiritually than other's,fillout more job applications,buy the same online variation as I did before covid,spending slightly more,still a giving person,had things mess up like portable charger, someone stole my bag with id etc
- More time for myself
- learned new craft
- More patients
- My lack of like to clean more.
- Na
- I sleep better and am more productive
- depression
- none
- having more fun with my coloring and crafts
- More innovative in things I choose to do!
- IM MORE ACTIVE INSIDE
- Unsure
- Do more volunteering
- more homemade
- Doing more housework at home
- As I only can stay home no dance course, shopping, family gathering.
- n/a
- more lazy
- Not sure
- My mental health is lower
- Relaxing
- Definitely
- more time for my artwork
- I'm impatient and "testy"
- Lazier and sadder
- None
- compassion
- none
- eat more
- Not active.
- Cleaning. Being creative with all my free time. utter
- n/a
- None
- Creativhty
- Patience
- lazier
- Working harder than before
- anger people actons
- same
- NA
- Mental
- I'm a bit more lazy as I can't do things normally.
- Got myself on a better schedule
- Looking for more ways to make money
- NA
- patience
- Efficiency
- none
- no exercise
- More creative, more drive to accomplish things
- i warch way too much tv
- being more creative and daring in a way....
- Much more patient and understanding when my relatives call with problems.
- Same
- More compassionate
- Stressed due to not working
- feel like I have more housework put on me so am grumpier with more home time and no vacations
- I'm lazy
- I'm taking being broken up easier
- I craft and bake even more now
- Cleaning the house.
- N/A
- i miss my exercise group, my church group,i found that i am a social person and can't be left alone for too long.
- On the positive side, I am praying more and closer to my faith, as well as trying to eat healthier, which is a struggle...On the negative side, I'm watching more tv and doing less housework...lol...
- Short tempered
- More stressed and depressed
- I have become more anxious.
- n/a
- I’ve been more industrious, patient and supportive
- BECOME MORE LAZY
- I'm more creative, more artistic, etc AND I've become moody, etc.
- anxiety
- More focused on work, no trips to stores (buying online), no exposure to Covid or other diseases, no gas costs, took off some of my auto insurance.
- Increased arts and income
- The desire to think more broadly of the issues facing our society and how it is organized to benefit and maintain the position of dominance of those born to its benefits.
- n/a
- The same
- I am a loner I love it
- Lazier
- i am a homebody housebound for the last few years SO nothing has changed
- aN/A
- I have started walking more and explored more of my interests.
- anger
- N/A
- Depressed and also scared for my family who live some distance apart from us.
- introverted
- tolerate more, but at times my temper flares up
- Have done more cooking or baking always did though, Things about it aggravate me like mask wearing all time but comply if need to
- comunicatuin over FaceTime
- I'm more patient and understanding.
- None
- laziness
- Keeping things simple
- none that l know of
- Stopped exercising
- Not applicable
- I don't leave my house.
- worsedont wont to do anything
- I am trying to become organized- TRYING and am better at seed starting in the garden
- Baking sourdough bread. Lol
- cooking and taking more time for my husband
- Just be myself
- I think the same
- Na
- It has not affected my relationship in anyway
- Smoke more weed
- I have learned a lot about patience and following the rules.
- n/a
- Am a homebody.
- I have completed writing 3 poetry books
- I’ve gotten back to taking care of my 30+ plants and started to draw and paint again after too many years.
- I have enjoyed cooking much more doing the quarantine.
- I'm making more money.
- More unhappy
- Grouchy
- Na
- I have found new hobbies or old ones i never had time for
- creativity
- NA
- I am frustrated with the lack of common sense from day one.
- More creative
- trust
- ?
- na
- more physically active
- still boring
- stoppped exercising
- No chumps here!
- Work harder every day
- N/A
3.
3.
Can you not wait for the quarantine of 2020 and all social distancing requirements to end or have you grown acustomed and actually like the effects of the quarantine? (I.e getting to work from home, more time w family, more time at home, etc) I can't wait to go back to "normal"
64%
1555 votes
I kind of actually like this "new normal"
36%
856 votes
- These answers suck and are too polarizing. There is no going back
- more time for reflection
- travel
- Being with son & wife in person and hugging. Going to store to get best deals
- travel
- Have an alternate job that allows me to get more accomplished when I am off due to no burn out
- being able to hug people, not being able to go anywhere I want.
- Quiet
- casinos. going out
- I miss going about freely without being judged because I refuse to wear a mask most times and I miss going to restaurants occasionally.
- Things are slower now and. Less stressful.
- I miss family gatherings and church.
- miss shopping
- no hugs, miss them.
- na
- I miss seeing and touching my kids and grandkids, I miss travelling. I like the fact I learned some new skills and not spent as much money
- Working from home
- Visiting friends ,relatives ,great grandkids
- It's wishful thinking that we can ever go back to normal.
- Social gatherings.workinhg
- I miss seeing my friends.
- No social obligations, not having to deal with the physical closeness of stinky smelling strangers
- Miss going out to eat. Like no one bothering me.
- Safewa
- I love shopping online now. I can't believe I used to like going grocery shopping in a store.
- We were never quarantined.
- SICK OFWORRYING ABOUTCATCHING THISCRAP.
- concerts and vacations
- I miss hugging friends and family wihtout worry
- Na
- I miss my husband
- I miss some planned activities like potlucks
- I miss my 24 hour stores like HEB (grocery store) and WalMart
- I really really miss not being able to run across the line to do a few things from time to time.
- Not spending money at restaurants
- But there is no “Getting back to normal†now.
- going to movies visiting my sisters etc
- Service Canada
- live sports games and concerts
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- shoping , going with frends cafe
- I miss hugs
- I like being a homebody, and being on unemployment right now, I'm being paid to stay home.
- Except when I was working (I was a musician so had enough night life) nothing much has changed but I do miss concerts
- n/a
- I miss going to see the Beach Boys when they'd come to town.
- some parts of the situation is good and some not
- Miss being able to go to dances
- I miss not wearing earrings. I'll lose them with mask on
- Cleanliness and down time
- In btwn
- miss my children and going broke
- casual sex
- Miss eating out most
- Miss friends and miss working
- i love working from home but on the other side - the gym i belonged to for 25 yrs is downtown and is now closed as so many people worked from home and it was my social network as well as physical health
- i like chicks arnt going out and just hook up for fucks
- Restaurants and large gatherings
- Need church open
- It is sometimes hard to follow all the Rules in the store. Each Store is different!!!
- I miss going places
- Going out for coffee or dinner.
- Miss some of the aspects of being part of 2 very large families.
- no comment
- None
- Travel
- No masks
- being around people and going places
- n/a
- Miss eating out but really like less social engagements and people expecting you to go to events
- hugs
- I will be glad when we don't have to wear mask and stay apart from others.
- being close to people in terms of communications. More loving
- being with family more
- I miss seeing friends and family
- no mask
- being able to see friends
- Traveling
- In the pre quarantine life,i miss meeting up with friends ,having fjn together with families,friends .and in the new norm iblove the fact that i have been infoors in just a good feeling yhat makes you escape many unnecessary things
- I miss Rock concerts.
- there never will be a normal again
- Not having to think about where you are going and interactions with friends and family.
- More family time.
- na
- travel
- I miss social events
- Not having to plan every outing
- Restaurants and the gym...family get togethers
- Eating out at restaurants & going to live concerts
- Miss my children and grandchildren and friends
- Hate masks
- Friends and road trips
- Peace
- Miss restaurant eating and family gatherings.
- Nothing
- No
- More time for surveys
- REALLY miss going out to eat; otherwise both my husband and I are just fine "Keeping On."
- Visiting with family
- Family celebrations.
- ?
- Being able to go to the movies
- I miss going shopping with someone without worry, and the lack of arguments over masks.
- I miss visiting family
- Eating out once a week
- quality time family
- I miss going out to dinner with friends and family.
- friends and family
- Going to Concerts, Sporting events, out to dinner
- Not worring who is sick in public.
- Eaeing out
- Pass
- playing softball in normal settings
- more carefulness
- socializing with friends
- events like fairs and holidays
- miss meeting with my friends
- being able to eat at restaurants without fear
- I miss going to the movies
- Go out to eat
- I used to shop recreationally, and really, really miss it, especially with Christmas coming.
- Dining out and going to shows.
- being able to try on clothes
- I'm sick so I've been staying home already,so no change
- I don't feel pressured to be as social
- I love working from home and hate to think about returning to the office FT.
- Things will never be "back to normal", but I'm looking forward to being able to spend time with friends in person.
- we never left normal
- Getting closer to my family at home
- I'm not fulfilling much of what is I want to accomplish for the lord always under family, it's getting cooler,still don't have my kids back permanently but the new normal helps me more with helpful spiritual insight, knowledge, wisdom and revelation.
- I miss hugging my Grand babies
- Longer store hours.
- Less traffic leading to better air quality.
- Hate masks & distancing!
- travel
- Going to concerts and bars
- miss travelling
- Normal is easier and better for all.
- Having friends over for fun
- I do miss going to the grocery store when I really need to without thinking about potential lineups
- new normal with travel and less social distance
- Visiting family.
- Being with my family
- Restaurant public places
- Less crowded places ...
- IM GOOD UNDER QUARANTINE I DO MISS WALKING OUTSIDE & MORE FAMILT TIME ALTOGETHER BUT I STILL C FAMILY JUST NOT ALL AT ONE TIMW
- miss leisurely shopping, dislike wearing mask
- Unsure
- Socializing with friends
- can’t stand it, new normal my $#@ according to who????
- Slowing down no rush to get out of the house
- I can go out for shopping, dancing, travelling
- Going to the movies
- No masks and hugs at church
- Spending more time with family, eating at home more, and spending less money
- hate mask wearing
- I would love to have it over, but the numbers are going up. People just don't care about themselves and others
- Going to restaurants and visiting family.
- it's like that
- want to be able t see people in person
- Less visits to the store
- I HATE having to wear a mask and not able to enjoy friends or family contact
- I miss my friends coming over for a get together.
- I miss going dining out with and seeing my friends, but I like not being pressured to go out.
- Family gatherings
- dining in resterants
- Miss Going places without being told we'll get sick.
- visiting family in the USA and going camping there as well since the border is closed
- none
- Not sure normal will ever be the same but it would be nice to talk to people without wearing masks, and give a hug.
- Dining out. Traveling
- n/a
- It is interesting
- I am close to retirement and now I know that I like the idea!
- People not acting as hypochondriacs or being so paranoid.
- Freedom to shop any where I want and feeling safe being out
- going to restaurants, traveling
- Big group hangouts
- not wearing a mask
- quiet time and comfort food
- being together more and cooking meals together.
- We didn't have to wear masks
- School
- volunteering for the elderly and festivals.
- dog shows
- I miss going to the park and going shopping like normal
- getting together with family and normal shopping
- I doubt it will ever be the same as before covid
- Like to go out to eat at a restaurant again
- Freedom
- I miss visiting my parents and taking part in the eucharist at mass on Sunday but I like that we are not pressured to go out all the time for play dates, shopping , visiting people...it's a nice excuse to stay at home and catch up.
- Not having to deal with people as much.
- travelling and seeing family
- when safe until then i
- I don't have to go to church.
- Hugging
- I don't expect any changes for at least a year.
- Peace
- going out
- I like not being around people .
- no obligation to anyone
- voir mes amis
- Going to the restaurant or cinema
- Seeing my family
- i miss being spontaneous,everything needs to be planned now
- MISS ALL THE GET TOGETHER'S OUR FAMILY ALWAYS HAD
- social events and eating out is not enjoyable now.
- I do not like anything, I am ready for normal again
- Nothing
- Miss my grandkids
- Being able to go to a movie and dinner ,seeing close friends
- No masks and hugging
- miss having lunches with friends and traveling more
- I hate the masks
- not worrying as much
- This has how things have been for me so it's not new
- I like the movies and shows
- My normal has always included entertaining myself with reading, crafting, gaming.
- Not wearing a mask. Tired of people walking by me like I am sick.
- I miss window shopping
- Freedom to move through the world without thinking about everything I do
- N/A
- i miss my volunteer work for my church and my exercise group.
- It's nice be sanitizing when going into stores.
- I miss gathering with my family and not having to worry about everyone's health
- Not sure
- Miss having the freedom to do or not do what I want
- fAMILY, GOING OUT TO EAT ETC
- I enjoy the peaceful environment at home it makes me be a better person
- LESS BUSY LIFESTYLE, MORE TIME WITH FAMILY
- N/A should be available
- I like getting to work from home, more time w family, more time at home, etc
- .
- Going to The Gym to Swim for My Physical Therapy
- Were not in so much of a rush now. I feel much more easy going under quarantine.
- FREEDOM!
- Less crowds, save time
- Not required to breathe co2 instead of oxygen
- Normal is a setting on your dryer
- CONCERTS,FESTIVALS
- It's forced me to reevaluate what is important and provided the time to consider much larger societal issues normally lost in the roar of everyday getting and spending.
- n/a
- Miss church activities and tutoring
- Life in general!
- I hate this whole thing! NOTHING normal about it.
- PEACE AND QUIET.
- People are washing their hands
- Salad bars and not wearing a mask
- open mike gatherings and the jamborees
- less crowded downtown. However i miss events and I can't apply for work
- browsing in store is biggest peeve
- NA
- Being disabled my life hasn't really changed.
- I'm not sure.
- I don't mind either way.
- I just miss going out walking but other than that I"m good.
- A monthly dinner outing and also going to the cinema. My new normal has kept me from spending money....
- Being free
- I can't wait for the public pools to open again!
- I miss going to work but I like sleeping in.
- I have always stayed "normal." Never believed in all the media madness.
- always been a homebody so really no change i order everything anyway
- being able to be around friends
- ability to wander around stores and take my time
- I appreciate curbside pickup for pharmacy is fast if that is all you need there. I like being able to have more entertainment type venues open
- I hate wearing these masks and having my temp taken everytime i go to an estalishment
- Travel, live theatre
- getting eveything dilivered is great
- I find it less stressful to have less activities to do all the time.
- One I be back to work and second I can go shopping
- I miss shopping in the USA
- Being at home
- Being with family and friends
- avoiding paranoid people
- na
- Eating out
- Nothing has changed for me.
- Wearing a mask
- Miss being able to go to event
- Not applicable
- I miss eating out, especially with my late husband.
- Not much changed for me. Staying in/home the same.
- being able to go to stores without a mask
- haveing more time to do thing.
- I miss seeing family but I like saving money on gas.
- all is the same for me
- Restaurants not closing
- none of your business
- High paying jobs.
- I smashing money
- spending more time with my family but i would rather be safe then sorry
- Hate mask
- I miss going to bars and socializing
- Having coffee with friends at the coffee shop
- Going to hockey games or the fair
- I miss the company of others.
- You will never see normal as you had before.
- Family at home much more.
- I miss going to Church and teaching my children
- I love the new normal but I can’t wait to go and sit in a restaurant and get my grub on and go to a football game!
- I miss going to Chinese buffet restaurants. I like that being a reclusive introvert is now a positive trait.
- Will not meet as it
- I will miss all the new cooking ideas I have ventured into and the quality time I have had spending time with my family.
- Going to quilt. Shops going out for a relaxing dinner
- I don't like to wear a mask. I don't like to live in fear of my life. I like to go out to eat now and then.
- No masks
- Movie theaters
- Na
- that staying home alone is perfectly ok
- like the back to a simpler time and less busy schedule
- concerts
- I like wearing a mask because I think I have ugly teeth.
- I like the consideration for others that's being demonstrated by wearing masks and social distancing, it inspires me to do better.
- Miss seeing/visiting my children and grandchildren. Seeing certain friends, phoning good, but not same.
- COVID has brought to the surface, leadership that was obvious, but was always brushed aside. Now we see the real picture of our leaders.
- Seeing family
- I miss my errands in the malls, but I'm happy to spend more time inside and less money shopping around
- I want to be able to try on clothes that I may want to purchase. I want to shop at my favorite Black Friday stores
- Not much
- miss going anywhere i want
- miss restaurants social events
- I want to go back to work so i want be home and i can have a peace of mind
- Movies
- normal is a thing of the the past
- no mask
- I hate people so this is great
- miss interating with people
- I'm torn because there are aspects of "normal" that I would like to go back to, but also parts that I would like to keep
- people keeping their distance
- I’m no baby either
- V
- Visiting family work days
- I miss being able to go out to eat.
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