Happy with what? I think most people experience happiness through out their days, weeks, and lives! Can one be classified as “happy”, I don’t think so! Happy is an emotion that typically is the behavior (reaction) of an antecedent or stimuli! In order for one to be truly classified as “happy” they would be happy more times than not within a certain period of time, not accompanied by any antecedents! And if that is possible…I’m pretty sure there is some sort of chemical imbalance and needs to be treated with psychiatric care! I am personally skeptic of anyone who is ALWAYS “happy” every single time you see them! To me, I feel the mask of happiness is the worst one to wear! So the answer to the post…I don’t think long lasted periods of happiness are possible for typical humans! Satisfaction, approval,display of joy and contentment… certainly! With all the emotions humans manifest within ourselves, is anyone truly “happy” more often than not? Probably not, as “typical”, mentally stable human beings our psyche is designed to create a balance!
J HarrisJuly 2nd, 2009 at 1:51 AM
Happy with the relationship is a better statement. Most people in relationships look to the other person to assist in their personal happiness. They come with expectations of what the other is to do to secure contentment. If you don’t keep the dialogue open as to how you both affect one another’s happiness, the chances of your relationship imploding increase.
Some people are rarely happy, and often times their relationship suffers for it. The more important question is the one posed to self, “Do I rely too much on others for my own personal happiness.” The wrong answer equates to co-dependence and defeat.
ElisaJuly 3rd, 2009 at 3:50 AM
Ok, well said! I couldn’t agree more!
Ms. PPAugust 9th, 2009 at 9:48 PM
no we always want more. thats why we cheat. ungreatful.
Lady BlissMarch 11th, 2010 at 8:04 AM
I agree it’s hard to expect happiness in a relationship when you aren’t already happy with your own life. Sure having money, being successful, and participating in life’s pleasures is fun, but only temporarily. I think that Socrates was right, “true happiness comes from doing what’s right” (which should also include living up to your God given potential).
So to me, happiness is doing what’s right & appreciating every aspect of life.
Happy with what? I think most people experience happiness through out their days, weeks, and lives! Can one be classified as “happy”, I don’t think so! Happy is an emotion that typically is the behavior (reaction) of an antecedent or stimuli! In order for one to be truly classified as “happy” they would be happy more times than not within a certain period of time, not accompanied by any antecedents! And if that is possible…I’m pretty sure there is some sort of chemical imbalance and needs to be treated with psychiatric care! I am personally skeptic of anyone who is ALWAYS “happy” every single time you see them! To me, I feel the mask of happiness is the worst one to wear! So the answer to the post…I don’t think long lasted periods of happiness are possible for typical humans! Satisfaction, approval,display of joy and contentment… certainly! With all the emotions humans manifest within ourselves, is anyone truly “happy” more often than not? Probably not, as “typical”, mentally stable human beings our psyche is designed to create a balance!
Happy with the relationship is a better statement. Most people in relationships look to the other person to assist in their personal happiness. They come with expectations of what the other is to do to secure contentment. If you don’t keep the dialogue open as to how you both affect one another’s happiness, the chances of your relationship imploding increase.
Some people are rarely happy, and often times their relationship suffers for it. The more important question is the one posed to self, “Do I rely too much on others for my own personal happiness.” The wrong answer equates to co-dependence and defeat.
Ok, well said! I couldn’t agree more!
no we always want more. thats why we cheat. ungreatful.
I agree it’s hard to expect happiness in a relationship when you aren’t already happy with your own life. Sure having money, being successful, and participating in life’s pleasures is fun, but only temporarily. I think that Socrates was right, “true happiness comes from doing what’s right” (which should also include living up to your God given potential).
So to me, happiness is doing what’s right & appreciating every aspect of life.
What do you suppose happiness comes from?