I Want to Be Happy And Make Others Be Happy

I want to be happy but for some reason it feels like its dependent on others happiness. If THEY are nice to me then I'm happy. I feel like a hostage in my own body.

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Ellen · 46-50, F

I used to have this same problem. Still do at times. I just had to get over it and realize you can only do so much. I try not to let other people's unhappiness or rudeness drag me down.