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Well, that's contingent on a lot of other factors. On average, married men are happier than single men, but single women are happier than married women. Same thing goes for childless women being happier than women with children. Overall, however, women report being more satisfied with their lives than men are.
But then you look at things like mental illness diagnoses and women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Conversely, men are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as well as commit suicide. So it's not really clear cut.
Happiness is mostly an individual thing, not something determined by which chromosomes you have.
But then you look at things like mental illness diagnoses and women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Conversely, men are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as well as commit suicide. So it's not really clear cut.
Happiness is mostly an individual thing, not something determined by which chromosomes you have.
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
Dog owners are happier than the general population.
So are people who regularly exercise.@TinyViolins
So are people who regularly exercise.@TinyViolins
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
@TinyViolins you are so right and make many interesting points. I think men tend to not to admit to depression, they battle on despite depression and don't tell anyone.. women are more likely to seek help and therapy.
I think the biggest point though is that there's just no universal agreed upon and objective as to what actually even constitutes happiness. Is it laughing, is it pleasure, is it contentment, is it????
I think the biggest point though is that there's just no universal agreed upon and objective as to what actually even constitutes happiness. Is it laughing, is it pleasure, is it contentment, is it????