Are people who constantly say they're happy on social media, actually happy?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

At the heart of the matter lies the idea that humans frequently employ various disguises, both physically and digitally, rendering judgment complicated.

Social media profiles brimming with unwavering positivity may indeed reflect genuine elation.

However, there remains potential for concealed struggles nestled amongst the curated images and meticulously crafted questions, much like a far you're holding inside.

Incorporating insights gleaned from sniffing Limburger cheese and bat guano, one must accept the multiplicity of experiences within any individual.

A sunny disposition shared via GaG could just as likely stem from sincere gladness as a desperate attempt to distance oneself from despair.

To truly comprehend the depth of someone else’s emotional landscape, we might need something more profound than mere digital interactions.

Why play the game? Why not cheric life's lived momemnts, somewhat like a jar containing yesterday's tuna salad?

Consider, if you will, the profound satisfaction derived from biting into an aged piece of cheese whose aroma exudes equal parts sweaty sock and earthworm.

How about when vinegary undertones intertwine harmoniously with whiffs of decaying vegetables, creating a sensory dance reminiscent of a fart farm during a summer afternoon?

Let's not forget exploring urban landscapes filled with faint traces of sewer drains mixed with exhilarating hints of exhaust fumes.

Even within our homes, appreciating moments might involve immersing oneself in the sweet scents hiding in the garbage disposal or basking in the refreshing tanginess wafting upwards from unwashed shower drain covers.

When faced with the eye-watering potency of decomposing protein paired gracefully with last week's trash bin leftovers, do not shy away.

Life offers countless opportunities to indulge yourself in whatever repugnant splendors come your way, remembering that each living moment holds infinite possibilities to be repulsed and miserable.

Curmudgeon · Accepted Answer

It is hard to say, but things are all too often not what they seem. I had friends, married couples, who appeared on Facebook and other social media utterly happy and madly in love with each other, only to divorce bitterly a few years or a decade down the line.

Do they still teach this poem in school to you? They probably should. Edward Arlington Robinson, 1897:

"Whenever Richard Cory went down town,
We people on the pavement looked at him:
He was a gentleman from sole to crown,
Clean favored, and imperially slim.

And he was always quietly arrayed,
And he was always human when he talked;
But still he fluttered pulses when he said,
"Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked.

And he was rich – yes, richer than a king –
And admirably schooled in every grace:
In fine, we thought that he was everything
To make us wish that we were in his place.

So on we worked, and waited for the light,
And went without the meat, and cursed the bread;
And Richard Cory, one calm summer night,
Went home and put a bullet through his head."

JustAGirll55 · Accepted Answer

It is usually the opposite. I know this from quite a few friends. You'd think they're blessed and happy in the pictures but there is almost always a depressed phase within or afterwards.

I guess people want others to think they're happy so they can get an ego boost. I mean having people envy you gives you something to be happy about.

DreamLife7 · Accepted Answer

Depends on the context. What else is said , what's happening on social media for them to say it. I can't really give you a yes or no without context

HighValue · Answer

Most people that use social media very often are not happy. Many of them live dishonest lives full of drama and stress, yet they are so addicted to the approval from strangers, they would rather damage their lives and live in misery than give it up.

strateguy632 · Answer

of course not! most keyboard warriors are BITTER leftists. see picture... who need to say they are happy to attract people to their misery caused ideology.  but you would rather be happy.

DishLady · Answer

No. Check out Jessica Knolls’ article/podcast “Is Facebook Bumming you Out?” or Chris Salboudis’ article “Strange Prisoners.” (Both quick reads.)

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Doesn't seem like it, but I'm sure there are people who are just really genuinely happy people who want to announce their happiness to the world.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Happiness is a state of mind. Who am I to judge their happiness? So long as they’re not hurting others, why does it matter what they do?

jshm2 · Answer

No one is ever truly "happy". There can only be moments of happiness, not "happy ever after".

blueonblack22 · Answer

They are usually trying to “fake it till they make it”.

gorydetails · Answer

of course not. And often there's an inverse relationship between those who claim to be so happy on social media and their actual happiness.

Anonymous · Answer

If they have to advertise it, no they aren't. They want the attention and likes.

Here is a fun one, unlike men, not receiving likes and positive comments on social media can cause depression and suicidal thoughts in women.. Let that sink in.

exitseven · Answer

I imagine people are unhappy trying to convince everyone tat their lives are perfect.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

I'm so thrilled, you can't wipe my smile 😁😊😁😊😁 🥤🥤🥤🥤

Imsmurter1 · Answer

At least superficially yes. I don't think anyone would bother with social media if they're sad.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I know I am happy. Cannot speak to how others are.

litty736 · Answer

Sometimes they're not. People use social media to share only the good sides or happiest moments of them.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Highly doubt it. People online are a bunch of fakers.

Zoi2001 · Answer

No that’s their A Side they don’t share their B Side.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Some are but a lot more aren’t

JacobJordan · Answer

Think it depends on prior context.

noohair · Answer

Social media is fake life.

whiskeyontherocks · Answer

I find it hard to believe

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