How does the saying go exactly?
If you could have what you’ve always wanted, would you truly be happy? Or is it more of the idea of having it?
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OogieBoogie · F
Its the idea of getting it.
They've proven this by doing scans of peoples brains who gamble.
If they win, even if they win big, the happiness doesnt last - they go back to gambling.
In fact, they have a bigger endophin rush when they lose as, 'in their head' this means a win is getting closer.
Same with druggies
People who window shop online
Same with relationships
More often than not, If/then happiness, (ie" if i get 'x', then I'll be happy), isnt the happiness people imagine it to be.
Its the anticipation of it that is the rush.
They've proven this by doing scans of peoples brains who gamble.
If they win, even if they win big, the happiness doesnt last - they go back to gambling.
In fact, they have a bigger endophin rush when they lose as, 'in their head' this means a win is getting closer.
Same with druggies
People who window shop online
Same with relationships
More often than not, If/then happiness, (ie" if i get 'x', then I'll be happy), isnt the happiness people imagine it to be.
Its the anticipation of it that is the rush.
