Have you ever felt guilty for being happy?

There were times not long after my parents died that I felt incredibly guilty for laughing or having fun, like I wasn’t allowed to be happy because I should have been mourning…I was only a kid

No ... Joy is gift from God

Oh.. I know what you mean...

It is not a guilt feeling... it is a wish and a hope that EVERYONE in this world could feel the same and then a sad feeling comes with that wish because we know some are very unhappy in this world...

Here is what I do when I get that feeling..

I put my hands together on my chest, close my eyes, and ask God to provide everyone in this world with the same happiness....

And then I continue being happy because I realize that happiness is a gift from God and it requires no guilt feeling...

I have in the past, when people have used my happiness against me. Nowadays I am not as prone to allowing ppl to do that.

No never.

Never.

I do right now. I’m going on vacation and my son can’t go because of his ankle. We planned for 10 months and now he has to stay home. I’m so sad.

every morning I wake up feeling like I'm dreaming. how could Sara have found this guy who makes her feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. HAPPY & LUCKY

Yes there’s people who haven’t found theirs it really makes me sad when I’m happy I get scared of loosing people

Happiness can be fleeting, we have to grab it, enjoy and appreciate it 🌞🤗

Yes like when I go online and type merely what's going through my mind at the moment makes me happy, but then I see all the people who get their feelings hurt by what I'm thinking makes me feel kind of guilty.

If only everyone on the Internet could think alike and not have individual thoughts, I guess

When I get that (you better be sad or else) vibe.

Yes a few times

Sometimes. I believe the universe demands balance so if I’m happy today, I’ll be sad tomorrow and it will be okay.

I fear finding love because it would make me happy, and that I'd be selfish for being happy. 😢

I've had people try and make me feel guilty for being happy, some succeeded (even if just temporarily).

The funeral was on the same day I got my bike... I couldn't wait for it to be over....

Yes just because I smile or laugh doesn’t mean I’m happy with life

Absolutely not.

I did, and I do

no.

A few times

Never. I worked hard to be where I am in life. I've had some low points, not as low as many others, I'm sure. I've been in debt, a day away from being evicted, had the bailiffs on me. had my car stolen, then when I used my bike, I had that stolen too...

I fought back took it day by day, then month by month. Now I'm thankfully in a good place and deserve to be happy. The good thing is that I can also help other people and helping makes me happy too.

Being happy can be such a short lived emotion so we should enjoy it while we can.