Who is the happiest person you know?

nonoemily · April 2014

I asked this question on fbook a couple months ago. KCs post made me think of this question again.

Oh, and kids don't count! Who is the happiest adult you know?

kcisthebombdotcom · April 2014

I feel like my group of close friends are really happy people. I have friends with a wide variety of personality types but I don't associate myself with people who are gossipy or negative in general.

rosesandpetals · April 2014

Funny you say that Letranger, my happiest friend is also a biker. She's very positive, successful in her career. Actually, she really impresses me, when something happens she never gets down she just approaches it with this attitude of "how can I fix this?"

nonoemily · April 2014

Maybe I hang with the wrong crowd, but I don't know that many truly happy people.

All my mom friends are single parents or unhappily coupled.

My best guy friend is an amazing person, but he's the type that's never satisfied and always questioning everything.

I know a lot of perfectionists who never give themselves a break and a lot of moody artists.

The happiest person I know is my midwife. She's just a really positive amazing person. She has the three nicest teenagers I've ever met, and they all seem so happy to be together.

kcisthebombdotcom · April 2014

nonoemily said:

Maybe I hang with the wrong crowd, but I don't know that many truly happy people. All my mom friends are single parents or unhappily coupled. My best guy friend is an amazing person, but he's the type that's never satisfied and always questioning everything. I know a lot of perfectionists who never give themselves a break and a lot of moody artists. The happiest person I know is my midwife. She's just a really positive amazing person. She has the three nicest teenagers I've ever met, and they all seem so happy to be together.

Admittedly that's why I don't have a whole lot of people I'd call friends. Sure, I get together with moms who have kids my oldest likes but id consider them more acquaintances. True friends I can count on one hand and the bulk of them are from childhood. I've made one mom friend since staying home id actually consider a close friend--that's it.

nonoemily · April 2014

I have a hard time finding people I want to do more than occasional play dates with. DS is just getting to be old enough where he wants to play with other kids, so I feel like the pressure is on to make some new friends.

Andrewsgal · April 2014

I really can't pick one. The majority of my friends are really happy. I can't stand negative people, I just really choose not to hang around those type of people.

Mrs.Greg · April 2014

My MIL. Hands down. She's incredibly happy with every aspect of her life.

bumpuser794640 · April 2014

Probably a former colleague - she is always positive, makes others feel good about themselves, very free spirited and centered. Iwant to be more like that!

Chapter79 · April 2014

Can I vote for myself? :P I'm SUPER happy 99% of the time. I've never been depressed, very down, it takes a LOT to make me sad. I don't really complain much.

All of my friends are basically the same, so it's hard to pick one. I surround myself with happy people, as that's who I am.. and I don't like negative people or chronic complainers. It would get to me, since I'm the opposite.

I'll go with my BFF, though. She's SUPER happy despite some crap she's been through.

MomIn2013 · April 2014

I think it's a tie between my mom, my dad, and me.

nonoemily · April 2014

I did kind of want to vote for myself, too.

I'm interested that lots of you say you don't hang with negative people or complainers. I feel like I know a lot if positive people who actually just are not happy. Like there's ONE thing in their lives they can't get right.

My BFF is a super positive, fun person. She's my hiking buddy and I can't think of anyone else who can crack jokes for eight hours straight while totally out of breath. We went hiking last week after she hurt her knee and she never complained once.

But I know her well enough to know she's unhappy with her career and doesn't have the confidence in herself to change it.

This is all very interesting to me.

notkateanymore · April 2014

I don't think having one thing wrong knocks you out of the happiest person you know contest. Your BFF sounds great, just because she doesn't like her career doesn't mean she can't be the happiest person you know. I don't know anybody who is 100% happy with everything...though I also don't know anybody who bikes.

I would say one of my best friends, who is a Presbyterian minister, is probably my happiest friend. She has three kids, her husband is an attorney {and a trust fund baby}, they do great things for their family, our community and she has a great job that works with her schedule with the kids.

I do hang out with negative people and complainers...helps me remember how to stay positive.

nonoemily · April 2014

You don't know anyone who bikes?!

notkateanymore · April 2014

It was a joke for Let.

My husband rides, as do a number of friends, but road bikes, not biking in place of a car.

kcisthebombdotcom · April 2014

nonoemily said:

I did kind of want to vote for myself, too. I'm interested that lots of you say you don't hang with negative people or complainers. I feel like I know a lot if positive people who actually just are not happy. Like there's ONE thing in their lives they can't get right. My BFF is a super positive, fun person. She's my hiking buddy and I can't think of anyone else who can crack jokes for eight hours straight while totally out of breath. We went hiking last week after she hurt her knee and she never complained once. But I know her well enough to know she's unhappy with her career and doesn't have the confidence in herself to change it. This is all very interesting to me.

I'm a really happy, positive person and there's been times in my life I haven't been fully happy with things whether it be my career or marriage. I don't consider that to disqualify someone. Especially with work it's sometimes more complicated than just finding another gig.

nonoemily · April 2014

I guess there's a little more to it, but yeah, if I asked her she'd tell me she's unhappy, but make a joke about it.

zbeesma86 · April 2014

Me. & one of my good friends.

I am a big time stress ball but I'm still super happy.

I don't like negative people. I think it's because DH is one. Haha. He's such a Scrooge!

Eskimokisses13 · April 2014

A family friend and neighbor growing up. He is probably 15 years older than my parents and he is one of the happiest, easy-going people I know. He was a hobby organic farmer at the time, but worked in town also for no real reason but for something to do. I worked with him for a while in high school and it always amazed me how nothing got to him, even the worst customers had zero effect on his cheery demeanor. I admired him a lot.

Keeptruckin · April 2014

A former coworker. She is a Buddhist and just radiated joy. It actually was annoying lol! Anything bad she found the positive. I know quite a few Buddhist and they do all seem very content and peaceful.

I believe I am a happy person but I look at the world without rose tinted glasses. I am a bit drool and sarcastic. I also feel to be truly happy you have to live without judgement, because judgement is envy usually. And I know I judge.

AprilLVE · April 2014

My mom. She is super upbeat, hasn't worked in 40 years, but hasn't been bored a single day. She is a bicyclist, too!

However, one of her bicycle buddies is the most miserable old grump you could have the displeasure of meeting. The exception that proves the rule,I guess!

pitterpatter129 · April 2014

My DH's best friend. He's just thrilled to be alive every day. Every day is a new adventure. He seriously brightens up the place by walking in. Even better, he got married a couple of weeks ago to the second happiest person I've ever met! She's awesome and a lot like him. They are always on the go - traveling, meeting people, spreading cheer. Love them! I'm pretty happy for the most part too. If your question said who is the least happy person you know, I could probably narrow it down a lot quicker. I know a couple of people that never.stop.complaining.

bumpuser924057 · April 2014

The people who come to my mind immediately are a married couple I used to teach with. They are without question the most genuinely kind and happy people I have ever met. Excited about life, happy with each other, supportive of everyone, always willing to look at the positive side of any situation or any person. I wish I could be more like them.

notkateanymore · April 2014

letranger said:

everyone kate knows rides a bmw, land rovers and audis they can't be happy.

Nope, minivans. Those are the true joy stealers.

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