What percentage of people do you believe are genuinely happy and do you believe you need love and goodwill to be happy?

[jennifer_bloom]

My dream is to find that one virtuous person who is worth all my kindness and love. It does not have to be a husband, it could be a child or a pet or a friend, but I just want somebody I can pour love into, not a selfish love, but a love where I am bountifully kind and supportive of them. Nothing makes me happier then being able to express love for somebody else, and my social circle is small cause I felt intimidated and avoided social contact.

[BadApple69]

The people (myself included) that are mostly always happy are that way because happiness comes from within. No woman, child or pet makes me happy. thise people and pets can fill my time with joy but real happiness comes when you are happy with yourself. Volunteer with the first aid squad, or donate time at an elderly care facility. Do something where you are helping others. When you are helping others your self-worth multiplies along with your happiness. Personally, I volunteer around 450 hours a year and to me it's so rewarding.
Now for your last sentence... “You are intimidated And avoid social contact”. This is my thoughts, we're all in this together, don't be afraid of people! We all for the most part want the same thing. So don’t be afraid. Stick your hand out and say “I am (insert your name here).”start a conversation, compliment someone, talk to people in the grocery store. I have seen some grumpy-looking people in stores but when you talk to them their faces light up and a smile forms. What you desire they desire... Don't be afaid to be the first to say hello.

[LiamJHayden]

I really do believe that happiness is a choice. Unfortunately a lot of people choose to be miserable over that which they do not have rather than happily enjoying that which they do have.

[LiamJHayden]

Percentage wise? Maybe 25% are happy most of the time.

[DiegoO]

Happyness is not an endless feeling of euforia. It comes and goes. The question is, how many people are satisfied with their life? More people living in developed countries than those living in countries in development.

[TonyMetal___86]

I can be happy without love but certainly not as happy if i'm in love...
Love is an ultimate weapon if it's real...
I'm not ashamed to say that i need love in my life and that i need a real woman but sadly i'm still alone cause it's hard to find someone reap these days...

[strateguy632]

rare maybe ten percent of each "salary level"

[AnusNdaPainus]

If you have Christ then you have joy because the joy he offers is everlasting

[Ptrmbrs88]

Genuinely happy? Not really, although I'm not miserable either. On a scale of one to ten, about a six. No, I don't believe a person needs love in order to be happy, although many believe this for some mysterious reason.

[Anonymous]

I think a fair amount. I think we go in and out of periods of happiness in our lives so even when you may not be happy, most will tend to get back to that pretty quickly.