Is a relationship the secret to happiness? ( Archived) (32)

Aug 26, 2010 1:22 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911
zeus911zeus911Malta, Xlokk Malta8 Threads 2 Polls 1,000 Posts
I assume most people at CS are actively in search of a relationship (excluding those who are already in one).

But is a relationship truly the secret to happiness? Are people in a relationship any happier, any more fulfilled than people living a life on their own? Is this what we are all after or are we just following the crowd, simply too bored, or just after a little excitement on the side? hug crying
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Aug 26, 2010 1:28 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
zeus911: I assume most people at CS are actively in search of a relationship (excluding those who are already in one).

But is a relationship truly the secret to happiness? Are people in a relationship any happier, any more fulfilled than people living a life on their own? Is this what we are all after or are we just following the crowd, simply too bored, or just after a little excitement on the side?


most of the time I simply don`t know what I want , as happiness is only a temporarily but important part of life
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Aug 26, 2010 1:46 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
bittersweet28467
bittersweet28467bittersweet28467Calabash, North Carolina USA18 Threads 2 Polls 467 Posts
No, happiness is the secret to a relationship!
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Aug 26, 2010 1:48 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
deadbutwhy
deadbutwhydeadbutwhyeast, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia9 Threads 2 Polls 1,295 Posts
I dunno about relationship, but marriage is definitely not. grin
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Aug 26, 2010 1:50 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
zeus911: I assume most people at CS are actively in search of a relationship (excluding those who are already in one).

But is a relationship truly the secret to happiness? Are people in a relationship any happier, any more fulfilled than people living a life on their own? Is this what we are all after or are we just following the crowd, simply too bored, or just after a little excitement on the side?

I think happiness starts within ourselves..If a person isnt happy with themselves then no one can "make" that person happy. I think having a soulmate can enhance our happiness though..
Whatever someone is looking for depends on who it is doing the looking..Some are looking for fun, some a relationship, some maybe kicks? I think the people who are in a good relationship could possibly be a little more happier than someone who isnt but it doesnt mean that a single person cant find happiness in life without a partner..Some people are happier being single.
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Aug 26, 2010 1:54 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
Southmiami1234
Southmiami1234Southmiami1234Tampa, Florida USA9 Threads 175 Posts
For mi happiness has different meanings.
Now regarding to a relationship, if you feel that getting involved with someone makes you happy then that's what is in your mind.
People are happy being alone and having a temporary relationship; others want to share their life with someone and be more happier than they are.
If you seek you will find and I wish you the best of luck!
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Aug 26, 2010 1:54 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
Proudamerican100
Proudamerican100Proudamerican100Somewhere, California USA2 Threads 1 Polls 570 Posts
Happiness is an inside job. Has nothing to do with relationships.dunno Blosoom where your planted. That is always what I have been told. And believeteddybear
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Aug 26, 2010 1:55 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911
zeus911zeus911Malta, Xlokk Malta8 Threads 2 Polls 1,000 Posts
bittersweet28467: No, happiness is the secret to a relationship!
thumbs up Definitely an interesting way of seeing it!
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Aug 26, 2010 1:55 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911: I assume most people at CS are actively in search of a relationship (excluding those who are already in one).

But is a relationship truly the secret to happiness? Are people in a relationship any happier, any more fulfilled than people living a life on their own? Is this what we are all after or are we just following the crowd, simply too bored, or just after a little excitement on the side?


Nope wave
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Aug 26, 2010 2:01 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911
zeus911zeus911Malta, Xlokk Malta8 Threads 2 Polls 1,000 Posts
Trealach01: because one can 'give' without love, but one can not Love without giving.

Very true and that also highlights that a relationship is all about giving, right?

Trealach01: happiness needs to be found within oneself, before trying to share it in a relationship with another.

Great stuff Trealach! One of the wonders of love and happinees is that they are one of the few things in life which actually increase when shared...
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Aug 26, 2010 2:04 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
keesy45
keesy45keesy45oldenburg, Lower Saxony Germany3 Posts
Well people, you may say what you want about hapiness but I didnt see till now any single being happy that he or she is single.
My opinion. Solitude is not a way to be happy.
Yes, we may be self sufficient and happy with ourselfs but if we are happy alone, and not sharing this happiness we feel, I think it is a bit selfish.
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Aug 26, 2010 2:43 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911
zeus911zeus911Malta, Xlokk Malta8 Threads 2 Polls 1,000 Posts
keesy45: Well people, you may say what you want about hapiness but I didnt see till now any single being happy that he or she is single.
My opinion. Solitude is not a way to be happy.
Yes, we may be self sufficient and happy with ourselfs but if we are happy alone, and not sharing this happiness we feel, I think it is a bit selfish.


thumbs up Well said Keesy! The only singles i know to be happy they are so are the ones who have just managed to get out of some uncomfortable relationship and for some reason that cheerfulness does not seem to last long before we start feeling that emptiness!
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Aug 26, 2010 2:50 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
yogapilates
yogapilatesyogapilatessimewhere, Massachusetts USA1 Threads 1 Polls 11 Posts
NO....duh
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Aug 26, 2010 3:02 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
irishrebel75
irishrebel75irishrebel75Fairfax, Missouri USA123 Threads 5 Polls 1,755 Posts
bacon and pancakes are the secret to happiness
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Aug 26, 2010 3:09 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
swm31
swm31swm31west harrison, Indiana USA13 Threads 642 Posts
my guess is friendship
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Aug 26, 2010 3:10 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
bradlee1
bradlee1bradlee1sliema, Majjistral Malta29 Threads 2 Polls 690 Posts
zeus911: I assume most people at CS are actively in search of a relationship (excluding those who are already in one).

But is a relationship truly the secret to happiness? Are people in a relationship any happier, any more fulfilled than people living a life on their own? Is this what we are all after or are we just following the crowd, simply too bored, or just after a little excitement on the side?
the secreat to happieness is doing what you want to do. i love being on the sea. with the wind in her sails. the waves breaking on the deck in a force 6 wind.. would love to share it with someone though.wave
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Aug 26, 2010 3:14 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
fishitfun
fishitfunfishitfunMiddle East, Al Asimah Kuwait31 Threads 646 Posts
Boban1: most of the time I simply don`t know what I want , as happiness is only a temporarily but important part of life
You're right happiness is only temporary but i know what i want in life.
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Aug 27, 2010 2:26 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
vampire_red
vampire_redvampire_redPalatine, Illinois USA1 Threads 17 Posts
Not all single people are seeking a relationship at all and are perfectly happy being that way. I have been happy for almost 3 years being single and now I am looking for someone to be happy with not to bring me happiness. I will be happy with or without someone.
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Aug 27, 2010 2:35 PM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
jonnt
jonntjonntLost in the Woods, East Sussex, England UK47 Threads 3,691 Posts
bradlee1: the secreat to happieness is doing what you want to do. i love being on the sea. with the wind in her sails. the waves breaking on the deck in a force 6 wind.. would love to share it with someone though.


Very interesting Blaggers

Now iff you ever get caught out in your boat with no wind ,,

Just stand behind the Sail and repeat what you just wrote ,

You should be then doing 0 to 45 Nots in no time at all ..redclown
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Aug 28, 2010 2:37 AM CST Is a relationship the secret to happiness?
zeus911
zeus911zeus911Malta, Xlokk Malta8 Threads 2 Polls 1,000 Posts
vampire_red: Not all single people are seeking a relationship at all and are perfectly happy being that way. I have been happy for almost 3 years being single and now I am looking for someone to be happy with not to bring me happiness. I will be happy with or without someone.
makes sense though in a relationship (assuming its going well), there's always your other half to share the ups and downs with so it sometimes makes things more bearable.
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