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Re:The money, job, marriage myth: are you happy yet? by tuesdayrain on Monday January 07, 2019 @04:36PM (#18850413)
Happiness is definitely a choice, although perhaps not for everyone. If I start thinking about some positive memories, I can consciously make myself happy right now.
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Re:The money, job, marriage myth: are you happy yet? by beat on Monday January 07, 2019 @04:50PM (#18850535)
Is that happiness, or just pleasure? They're different things. Pleasure is transient, fleeting. Happiness is a stable state.
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