I think that’s so true. Maybe asking someone if they’re happy almost feels like a too personal kind of question? It feels like people would think you’re going too far as saying that you are happy or not is very personal…
But because today is today I just give it a shot: Are you happy?
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Yes I am! 🙂 Good quote! It’s very true and I believe you are right , people are afraid of getting too personal.
It’s sad!
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That’s a large question… Maybe that’s why we don’t ask each other that question often. I’d say I am an overall happy person. But the beginning of the year has been a little rough on me, and I had my struggles. How about you, Momma? Do you consider yourself happy?
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Well… yes. I do consider myself happy. Even in the time everything was upside down. I think there are certain things in your life that make you happy, no matter what happens otherwise and as long as those things (people) are there you are happy… does that make sense?
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Makes perfect sense 🙂 And you are right… With strong roots, your branches don’t need to fear storms 🙂
To be honest, I’ve been better… But I’ve been worst. No worries, thanks for asking 🙂 xx
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Sending you heaps of hugs!
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Thank you 🙂 *Big hugs back*
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I agree with you, people would wonder why they are being ask this question. I think how are? how was/ is your day? are more appropriate questions to ask. If you are able to start a conversation then it could lead up to the Are you happy question. I’m sure many would lie just to change the topic too.
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Agree. You need to slowly get here…
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Yep. I’m happy with my lot.
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So happy to hear 🙂
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I do, yes. We’ve had tremendous ups, and we’ve had devastating lows. But survived, and thrived, I think, through it all. It’s not a perfect life by any stretch, but it’s one I cherish daily.
As for asking someone if they’re happy, in terms of like small talk? I wouldn’t do that, no. It is a very simple question….but with an individually complex answer. That’s a question you ask a long-term friend or sibling…or even a spouse. But not a stranger. Besides, a small-talk question usually gets a small-talk response. I doubt few, if any, would actually give an answer consisting of more than an “Absolutely!” or an “Of course!” anyway. 😃
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Your first 3 sentences made me smile and it’s what it’s all about…
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😊😊
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Yes, I am happy. I am glad for every day. Even hard things serve their purpose. So good when things are back to normal. The trick is to know when things are good.
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Very true. Thanks for this. You speak from my heart. Hope you are well.
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Today, I’m content. I think the question has the potential to be a loaded one, and we don’t always have the capacity to deal with a negative answer (since most people seem to need to help “fix”), thus the reluctance to ask. I’m glad you did ask today. 🙂
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Good point… hope you are happy today, reading my answer.
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😍
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Put me on the happy list. I hope you are on it, too.
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🙂
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🙂 I’m happier than I ever was (except maybe as I child). I’d say this qualifies as a Yes.
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That’s wonderful 😀
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Maybe not at this particular moment but generally and overall yes. Maybe because I equate happiness with gratitude.
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Good point… happiness and gratitude are closely related for me too.
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