Are you happy at this time in your life?

[borghe]

You owe no explanation. Not necessarily today or this week, but just in general at this point in your life.

edit - so there seems to be some disappointment with merely a black and white choice. This was intentional. I definitely recognize and agree that "happiness" as a concept is not black and white. BUT, that's sort of the purpose of the poll.. and I've seen responses here that get to that core.

"there's room for improvement, but overall yeah I'm happy". This is what I want people to decide.

"I'm not suicidal or depressed.. but I wouldn't say I'm happy. More just meh." Again...

there are plenty of areas (most in fact) in our lives that are not black and white. That can't and shouldn't be reduced to black and white. But happiness.. If you are happy? Good for you! If you can't genuinely say you are happy... regardless of what shade of grey that may be.. then possibly give thought to why.. and maybe thought toward changing that.

and for transparency I picked no. much like some have said.. I'm not really unhappy, depressed, or distraught.but I have so much shit going on.. I need to get some major things handled. I feel I'm almost there.. and on the right track. Soon. but not yet. sort of just "meh" like many of you.. but.. that's still not "happy". So I need to keep working at it.

 

[Deleted member 2254]

Yes. A couple years ago I was a bit of a wreck, right now a lot of things are going the way I want them, so I am happy.

 

[Kraken3dfx]

I'm content, but always worried about things taking a downturn. Not sure if that's happy or not.

 

[skipgo]

I'm pretty happy with my general current situation, the fact that it can get a lot better still is a plus in my mind.

 

[Viewt]

I have some general anxiety about various things, but I'm mostly happy.

 

[nsilvias]

not really, im mostly indifferent tbh

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

I'm happy that I have a healthy family and the best wife/kids, but with depression, I'm never truly happy outside of moments here and there.

 

[borghe]

I see so many people on here, and the internet as a whole.. get so defensive, upset, and even aggressive or antagonistic. Really just curious as to (at least this site) the general feeling on if people are happy or not.

 

[Animus Vox]

Job has gotten a lot more stressful and I have a baby on the way, so I really don't know.

 

[Rhomega]

No. I'm content with being content.

 

[ZackieChan]

Pretty damn happy

 

[LiK]

Nope. More miserable than ever before. I won't get into the reasons.

 

[thesoapster]

Kind of.

 

[-2B-]

Yes things are going well.

 

[borghe]

not really, im mostly indifferent tbh

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so to be correct, this would be no. it's not really "are you happy or unhappy".. because as you are saying.. you can be "not happy" without being unhappy, sad, distraught, etc. thanks for being honest.

 

[shnurgleton]

i'm better than i was for most of my 20s but i still have a hard time getting over social anxiety sometimes. turning 30 in a week and i'm single and that makes me feel like i'm wasting my life kind of

 

[Westbahnhof]

Can you add "Eh." as an option?
Because... The answer isn't no. But it's eh.

 

[Common Knowledge]

I'm content with the progress being made in my life currently, so at least in that sense.

 

[Deleted member 12379]

not at all but im starting to just settle into it

 

[dDASTARDLY]

Yep got a decent job, wife is great and my kids are amazing and I'm making moves for a home purchase next year.

I can't really complain.

 

[entremet]

Things are going well.

Not too many years ago I went through a dark patch in my life, so I'm grateful.

 

[borghe]

Can you add "Eh." as an option?

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like I mentioned in a prior post, the "no" option is "I'm not really happy", NOT necessarily "I'm unhappy, distraught, depressed" etc

that was sort of intentional. no was meant to cover everything aside from "yes I feel really good about things"

 

[Ensoul]

Generally yes but I hate this time of year so some days have been tough. Holidays are over, no more long weekends and the weather sucks for almost another 3 months.

 

[LosDaddie]

Absolutely

Career is going great
Wife is still hot even after having 2 kids
Wife is crushing it in her career
Kids are healthy and doing amazing in school
Living in Orlando is awesome. So much fun stuff to do
Family is still close and we keep in contact
Friends are cool

Life is good ☺️

 

[Dinjooh]

I was really down two months ago, but since then I bought my own place, got a new gf and I'm starting to have a more positive outlook on life. It's gonna be good.

 

[Shadybiz]

I've had a couple of bad years, but things are pretty good now, so yes. My outlook and general attitude has improved for sure.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Very. Living the dream.

Yep got a decent job, wife is great and my kids are amazing and I'm making moves for a home purchase next year.

I can't really complain.

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Same boat. Job is solid. Just got a nice raise and bonus. Wife is ride or die. My daughter brings joy to every day in my life. Looking for a house in a solid school district.

 

[Woetyler]

meh. Winter is a bore, life is confusing. I'll get there.

 

[TheIdiot]

I see so many people on here, and the internet as a whole.. get so defensive, upset, and even aggressive or antagonistic. Really just curious as to (at least this site) the general feeling on if people are happy or not.

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A black or white yes/no poll won't really answer that lol.

 

[Westbahnhof]

like I mentioned in a prior post, the "no" option is "I'm not really happy", NOT necessarily "I'm unhappy, distraught, depressed" etc

that was sort of intentional. no was meant to cover everything aside from "yes I feel really good about things"

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But it's not no. It's eh.
Because "happy" is not like a lightswitch. It's not a boolean value.
Am I happy, generally? Yes.
Am I happy/satisfied with where I am in my life? No. Very much no.
Am I sometimes unhappy? Yes.
The question is too simple in my opinion.
The correct answer for me would be "be more specific", or "I guess", or "Eh."

 

[neon_dream]

I haven't been consistently happy in a couple of years, since a breakup. I have free time. My career is going well. Those don't really matter to me though. Being closer to family would help but that's not possible anytime soon.

I'm working on it. I'm no longer consistently upset with moments of life questioning grief. I've gone through growth and there are opportunities for me. Eventually I'll get to where I want. I'm frustrated with how long I still have left before I can be where I want.

That gives me some motivation, so there's that.

 

[DarkChronic]

Yes, definitely.

The only thing I'm not happy about is my work life. It's not that I don't like my job - I have a good amount of friends there, and I don't necessarily mind the work - I just hate how LONG I'm here for. 8 hours a day, 5 days a week + commute time. It just feels like such a waste. I want to do so many other things and I just have to sit here all day. It sucks.

 

[jon bones]

this may be the happiest time of my entire life

happy wife, healthy baby, great job, my wife and i are both making real money

it's certainly stressful, and i have more responsibility than ever but life is truly great

 

[Deleted member 47843]

Very happy. Amazing wife, great friends, nice house, love our city and both have jobs we mostly enjoy that pay reasonably well.

 

[JackSwift]

All things considered, I should be, especially in the grand scheme of things, but no, I'm not happy.

 

[Awesome Kev]

Holy shit, yes!

I keep working hard and doing all of the things I say I'm going to do, and what do you know, my life gets a little better everyday!

 

[Donos]

Yes. Although i have to say that i got rather lucky in various stages of my life, where i was at the right time at the right place. I also have no deaths in my family or friends circle while a friend of mine had several incidents in a short span, which totally crushed him and his life.

Only thing i need now is a property to build a house but that is rather difficult/expensive here.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

In general I am but I need a new job, this one is killing me

 

[One Eyed Willy]

Yes, always

 

[RichardHawk]

I dead lifted 310 lbs yesterday. I'm extremely happy. Also building a new computer today.

 

[Knight in Shining Armani]

I'm modest/minimalistic and feel like I'm only missing that one final piece to being completely content with life. That might not be true though and that's a bit worrying.

 

[Alice]

Right now? Not really, no. Unrequited love never gets any better, no matter how old you get.

 

[Korigama]

No, and I don't picture that changing.

 

[Deleted member 11985]

I'ma say no

 

[FluxWaveZ]

Can't remember the last time I was.

 

[CortexVortex]

No.
My job sucks.
Love life sucks. Well I get sex every now and then, but would prefer a relationship to be honest.
Don't have any savings at all.
At least I have great hair I guess.

 

[Sulik2]

I'm mixed, still trying to figure out my life post cult, but I'm making progress. I'm finally not having regular bouts of suicidal ideation so thats a big plus in the happy category.

 

[Big Al]

The only reason I'm happy is because I'm confident I'll be super happy starting soon for a long time

 

[Matsukaze]

I voted no because I'm ambivalent about my current place in life. I'm sort of at a crossroads regarding both the relationships in my life and in my career. There's the potential for great, lasting happiness but also the possibility that things get a lot worse.

 

[Transistor]

Actually, yes.
Married to the woman of my dreams.
Have two great, healthy kids.
Have a pretty decent house on a corner with a huge backyard.
Doing a job that I really enjoy.
One more year left until I get my BS in Computer Science.

Sure I could lose a few pounds, but overall I'm in a better spot than I've ever been.