Are you truly happy?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

no, i think i've been in an interesting cycle of depression ever since i entered my twenties. i miss my childhood, even the time when i was 18 or 19. i feel like i had on rainbow coloured glasses and viewed everyone's intentions as good and pure. after being burned a lot by people and seeing just how nasty and rude people can be, now i just don't even feel like making friends anymore. am just tired of even trying. i think i will be truly happy and stress free in life once i am settled down with a decent career, making decent enough money and not living pay check to pay check, with a husband, a home and 3 healthy kids. that's the only time in my life when i think i can achieve true happiness. right now i feel like i am barely keeping my head above water.

i feel lonely and have 0 friends and 0 romantic prospects. i tried when i was still in school and uni, but felt like i was the only one who cared to initiate any conversations with other people. i graduate college and can't find a job. it is very depressing when i think that i may not be good enough in life. i hate to think that i worked so hard, stressed so much, wasted 4 years and so much money, only to end up working a minimum wage job. i know i am smart and capable, but no one will give me a chance and that is so damn depressing. rejection after rejection when applying for jobs. i don't even get interviews. never had a boyfriend because i always thought i was too fat to have one. still 10 lbs overweight. i tried dating but they sucked. am almost 23. i''ll see if by 25 anything gets better for me. i just wish i could break out of this monotonous, boring as hell routine.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think so? Maybe?

Wester1967 · Accepted Answer

Women find happy guys significantly less attractive
doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0022902

Happy guys finish last: The impact of emotion expressions on sexual attraction.

This research examined the relative sexual attractiveness of individuals showing emotion expressions of happiness, pride, and shame compared with a neutral control. Across two studies using different images and samples ranging broadly in age (total N = 1041), a large gender difference emerged in the sexual attractiveness of happy displays: happiness was the most attractive female emotion expression, and one of the least attractive in males. In contrast, pride showed the reverse pattern; it was the most attractive male expression, and one of the least attractive in women. Shame displays were relatively attractive in both genders, and, among younger adult women viewers, male shame was more attractive than male happiness, and not substantially less than male pride. Effects were largely consistent with evolutionary and socio-cultural-norm accounts. Overall, this research provides the first evidence that distinct emotion expressions have divergent effects on sexual attractiveness, which vary by gender but largely hold across age. (APA PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

ohshee · Accepted Answer

Well that's the thing is I have to say yes because there's nobody else nothing else they can get inside of me to do it for me so yes I am could I be happier maybe a little bit but I'm working on it like I said I am the only person in this world that can make myself be truly happy stay with you sing with everybody else on here we can only do it from within because that's where it comes from

It's kind of weird because we are right at the place where we want to be in life otherwise we would change it so I think I'm going to change it to become truly happy maybe I will focus on that for a few days thank you for this question

josephinelcajon · Answer

I have a feeling you are questioning how you feel. Maybe life is a bit bumpy for you? Life is a roller coaster. No one is always happy. Teens are especially difficult you are trying to get more freedom; you are having so many mood swings and questioning your sexuality. Life does get better, and more freedom comes but so does responsibility. Get a couple of true friends to go through life with to celebrate the good times and carry you through the hard times! And remember the bad times do not last long!

Cathy7734 · Answer

“I have noticed,” said Abraham Lincoln, “that a man is usually about as happy as he has made up his mind to be.”

When I practice mindful meditation every day I have great mental health and I'm a lot happier. But issues still come up. I think a great question would be, "How is your daily mental health?"

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Truly happy yes.
When we understand that nothing on this planet is so important and our inner fulfillment is at peace... that brings true happiness. With that... we can give love with a full heart.
That doesn't mean, the animals, my families, friends... etc are not important.. they are, I just don't need any to make me happy. What makes me happy is knowing I have the ability to give love, to do better for our society.

dovendyret · Answer

Truly happy - no, most of the time I'm content and that's what I aim for.

For me, true happiness appears when I've solved a problem I've been struggling with or when I've achieved something I've worked for. - which sometimes means, that I'll experience moments of true happiness when I'm out on my walks and see a family of deers run past me or when I'm just standing near the ocean - listening to the waves and feeling the calm. I work hard to be able to have time to enjoy these moments.

BipBipLeddus · Answer

Well, I know what being truly unhappy feels like. I know I definitely don't feel like that, anymore. I'm going to assume I am.

"You don't have it any better. You don't have it any worse. You're an irreplaceable human soul with your own understanding of what it means to suffer."

Lliam · Answer

I actually am. Happiness is a choice. Not that I'm a Pollyanna. I'm a skeptical realist. But I still appreciate what I have as opposed to wishing I had more. And I am grateful for my ability to take in all the wonders around me with my mind and all my senses. Life is a gift.

I'll admit that I'd be less happy without my wife and my home. I love them both.

Mofunfour20 · Answer

There's no such thing as being happy all the time. Easier to keep your sanity if you seek PEACE in your life from all the chaos. Happiness is a bit too optomistic. Keep it simple and be good to yourself and be good to those that are good to you. Then you'll always be able to see who is draining your energy and peace

Apulu_3 · Answer

Yeah, maybe, no, sorta. I don't know. I feel like crying sometimes and I feel like giggling. I have lied myself that I'm happy so many times that I can't even know now that if I'm truly happy or not. I just try to put on with my life by appreciating every single thing and day. It's like happily eating bitter fruit because at least you got something to eat. I'm happy I guess.

far2gud4u · Answer

God no. I am outright miserable. I had the perfect life but due to a niggle I have just set about changing it all. To be fair it was also due to an external issue but defo not happy.

dustybiker · Answer

I don’t think that is the point of living. People who reach it will lose it. Something inevitably happens to bring it all down. It’s best to appreciate the little happy things and not aim for full happiness. Hurts too much to lose that.

Abbielouise07 · Answer

I am now. Happiness isn’t permanent. It comes and goes and it changes depending on situations. Coming up for 5 years I lost my mum, I lost my grandad last year. I’m happy at the moment because I love my job and I got into my first proper relationship. I hope you are happy also ☺️

Tarapatrona · Answer

You know as a matter of fact i have the urge to ask this to every person i meet like you never know
But no am not happy and I don't know if ill ever be happy because there's always more that you want always so
I think happiness is just a state of mind you get something or do something good you feel happy it just goes up and down

Sasha_Gee · Answer

Almost. I'm getting there. I honestly don't know how I'm feeling right now. I'm somewhere in the middle? Not sad, not happy? I don't know. It feels like I'm a bit lost right now, but can easily get unlost. I need something to click.

termanator · Answer

Is anybody ever truly happy? Isn’t there always something more that you want? What is the meaning of truly happy? Is your definition of truly happy the same as mine? It’s truly happy Really what we’re aiming for or do we deep down know that it won’t happen? These are some questions I have for you before your question can be answered

Serenitykayyy · Answer

It varies from moment to moment. There are instances where I am happy where I am at in life and some where I am not. I am currently at homeostasis which is neutral.

HotPinkDominatrxSlut · Answer

Yes I am very happy. Very happy with my life very happy with the way I look and cety happy to be married to and have kids with a very dark sexy black man.

MCheetah · Answer

I've literally never been truly happy. Just when I get one thing I'm missing in my life (a good job), I lose another (a partner, health, etc). I've never had 100% of the pie before.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I am likely as close as I can get at times. i don’t really chase happiness. i tend to accept how things are, if I’m not bleeding out, then it’s an improvement lol.

Heartache0405 · Answer

I don’t believe that anyone can be truly happy. Life has its obstacles. If you claim to be truly happy you’re lying to yourself as well as everyone else you’re telling

BobbyC65 · Answer

The only time I'm truly happy is when I'm driving my Baby. Outside of that I'm always unhappy. I need a women in my life to be truly happy.

Crazycookie23 · Answer

I don't even know anymore... I'm so use to my life and everything that's ever happened in it, it makes me question what even is happiness?

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Eh. There’s things in my life that make me happy. I’m grateful for what I do have, I know there are many people who have it harder than me.  but I definitely could be happier

KatieB713 · Answer

I am definitely content with life, but happy i would say I have more moments where I'm happy than sad these days :)

Anonymous · Answer

i am trying to become happier and finding out what works for me, but my life is turbulent so it will be about a decade (i think) before i can find some consistent happiness :) but i'm not sad and that's good enough for me so far

Juxtapose · Answer

Well let's be real, we are creatures of desire and even if we get everything we want we are going to want something new and exciting still. The only way to make a human truly happy is to give them an infinite "climb" that is rewarding.

TheMajesticKing777 · Answer

Nope, until my fam is out the gutter and I have the money to maintain my family and myself for life, I won't be

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

I have my days lol, but I am happy maybe 80% of the time.

Miristheiss · Answer

I am content.  "Happiness" always comes and goes.

fancan · Answer

yess! i believe speaking anything into existence can make it come true.. so yes!

lovedejj_xo · Answer

I am☺️ I started traveling more for leisure and I’ve been working on myself….. Also I don’t like saying “happy” I’m joyful.

Hellraiser1984 · Answer

No and I never will be until I get the news from my doctor that I've got 6 months to live. Life is pointless. Unless you are born rich and beautiful. Otherwise forget it.

Fukaroo · Answer

No, don't believe anyone that tells you they are truly happy. Life it messed up and it will always bring problems with it.

call_me_scar · Answer

No, I have my moments of joy when I make my jokes or help those that deserve it but at the end of the day I still just feel alone

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

Not really. There is more I need to focus on, so that I can be. It has been a rough stretch with Covid and other things

Anonymous · Answer

I'm in the final stage of depression, only occasionally experiencing temporary blisses. I guess I've learned to live with it.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes. I have a lot of happiness because my foundation is God for everything.  Now, that doesn't mean I'm happy 100% of the time, but I'm content nearly 100% of the time.

Alyssa_11 · Answer

I mean, I'm alright. A boyfriend and finally having sex would be nice about now though.

exitseven · Answer

I will be happier once I find a job but I am pretty happy.

boobliker · Answer

at 67 yes i am now only have twenty years left so will make the most of them just did not see it fifty years back

Anonymous · Answer

My genuine happiness died years ago. Nobody notices a fake smile and happy demeanor, no matter what they claim

Cjbruser · Answer

Not really. Having ASD often seems a fate worse than death sometimes.

crmoore · Answer

I'm alright. But I wouldn't say I'm truly happy quite yet.

Kkoalalita · Answer

No, I don’t think so. But I think I’m kinda okay with that

clampfan101 · Answer

Not since my girlfriend died… I don’t know how I can be without finding someone new.

AnthonyJ01 · Answer

Not sure what truly happy is. I have not been in a relationship since my ex cheated on me, but I am much better of than I was with her.

Anonymous · Answer

I am definitely happier with more money and girls. Right now I have some money. But no girls yet :/

innerman · Answer

TRULY HAPPY  thats a big word I hv to skip so many levels to reach “truly happy”

Waldoe · Answer

No, is anyone? Life is Hard... and then, you die...

notwoke · Answer

No, I go between my super stressful job and being alone with going to the gym my only interruption

OddBeMe · Answer

Yeah…so much so I tend to be less ambitious. And I want to change that…. but I’m too lazy.

dragoblack · Answer

Not really, my like is stressful, full of loneliness and no romance life

Anonymous · Answer

Honestly no. Sad to say since having my second child who most likely has adhd I’ve been very unhappy. Prior to having my second child I had shit going on but was by far much happier.

Better_off_here · Answer

i think that most people are not happy they do put on a smile for the world to see.

berwise13 · Answer

Yes I have the normal problems (money, bills, etc) but if I was much happier there would be two of me.

Anonymous · Answer

Not really. I want to be the girlfriend of the younger version of my favourite celebrity so bad.

Yuuibtony · Answer

Yes Porn And  Myself no matter how many women scam me for money I still have porn my true lover and girlfriend

Anonymous · Answer

nope until Christ returns or I die and go above the dome to heaven  and Christ erases my memories  I won't BE HAPPY

Emili2030 · Answer

Nooo. life is very dramatic. Overly painful for Dreamers. me too

howdidireachhere · Answer

no, but im not sad either. im just existing

Ninania · Answer

Nope, not even close.

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