Do you think we over estimate how happy other people are?

[jennifer_bloom]

I know a guy that I thought was very happy and it wasn’t until he died, that we learned at his funeral how unhappy he had been.

I thought my parents had the perfect life when they were my age now. And it wasn’t until I became an adult with duties and obligations, that I realized how difficult their life was when they first became Canadian citizens.

I also did not realize how busy and anxious university students were until I became a student myself.

[Xawyx-2]

Maybe we are sometimes, it's in human nature to sometimes over estimate.

[Xawyx-2]

Thank you for MHO

[AI Opinion]

It's common to overestimate others' happiness. People often present a curated version of their lives, possibly hiding struggles. This can create a misleading perception of others' well-being. Realizing the complexities in others' lives, especially through personal experience, often reveals that everyone faces challenges. It's important to remember that happiness is subjective and multifaceted, and comparing oneself to others may not present the full picture. Cultivating empathy and open communication can create a more accurate understanding of peoples' lives.