In the introductory pages of this year's NBR Rich List, Shelly Bridgeman reads that it's about "sharing important lessons". Here's what she's learnt.

Shelley Bridgeman has had enough of people taking liberties with other people's things. Here are her top five gripes.

Shelley Bridgeman outlines how to be "a good wife" in the ongoing battle for equality.

OPINION: The sexualisation of women and girls is entrenched in our culture and we need to take a stand, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

OPINION: Parents have been brainwashed into thinking children should have smartphones, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

OPINION: There is the "fat acceptance", and even "fat celebration". But, Shelley Bridgeman asks, is it in our interest to be waving the flag for fat bodies?

COMMENT: This intriguing, headline-grabbing tale has mysteries within mysteries, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

OPINION: Shelley Bridgeman explains the pros and cons of tracking her teenager's whereabouts, and her husband's.

OPINION: It's often used as a casual icebreaker, an easy conversation starter, but there's one question Shelley Bridgeman believes you should never ask.

OPINION: With segregated toilets continuing to cause dilemmas, the argument for ditching toilets designated for specific genders has never been more compelling, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

OPINION: Shelley Bridgeman shares her biggest pet peeves when dining out. Do you agree?

Is there any traditional food you can happily put on your table this Christmas? Shelley Bridgeman discusses why your holiday ham is probably not happy.

Here are six potential difficulties associated with sharing meals when dining out.

In her second instalment of 'Sexism is alive and well', Shelley Bridgeman dissects stories where the dynamic between men and women is skewed, deeply problematic and even abusive.

Are fireworks just sanctioned mayhem? Shelley Bridgeman warns of the dangers.

Shelley Bridgeman has decided to stop beating herself up for allowing her appetite to occasionally triumph over ethical concerns.

Shelley Bridgeman shares her top gripes sure to see you out the door before dessert.

Ever succumbed to a 'too-good-to-be-true' infomercial purchase? Shelley Bridgeman shares her bizarre buys.

Here are six interior fashions that should be approached with caution.

Public car-parks can be dangerous places, writes Shelley Bridgeman. Apart from distracted drivers who could run into you, there are many traps for unsuspecting motorists.

Shelley Bridgeman recently sold her house. The sale would not enter local folklore for the price it attracted, making her question the 'runaway market'.

There are few traditions more likely to put me off an event than a request to bring a plate, writes Shelley Bridgeman.

Like anything, Shelley Bridgeman writes, it's all about context. So when is it appropriate to take food into a restaurant? There are three main factors to consider.

In reality, the possibility of courtesy lies within every single social interaction, writes Shelley Bridgeman. But have old-fashioned good manners gone missing?

Shelley Bridgeman missed the memo about NZ's café culture. She only visits them if she has to. Here are six reasons why she hates them.