Q: “Can You Be Happy Alone?” | The Happiness Lab | Dr. Laurie Santos

[@DrLaurieSantos]

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[@gilbertozambrano6182]

sometimes the looming shark that we fear is not so much rejection but rather the further realization that we are just wasting not only our energy, time and peace of mind but also somebody else's

[@RattledEditor]

being alone is not necessarily lonely. I am quite happy being alone, with minimal interaction. It's the life of a writer, perhaps, but it's also comfort w/oneself.

[@zynlove6867]

The blinkers I used to ask why people don't use turn signals. I've found lights are long the noise is so irritating to some in the vehicle. Maybe we can disable the blinker clicking for drivers?

[@jeffkosmenko127]

Awesome

[@krisgray8124]

No, I cannot . I speak as an authority.

[@bananasfit7365]

I disagree this time. In Germany you dont get surprised that people are willing to talk or socialize if you reach out, but rather the complete opposite. Socializing is incredibly difficult, no one has time, no one wanna be bothered. Sometimes people can even be quite rude if you talk to them. I do notice that americans and most other nationalities are way more social. 7 years in Germany and it is quite isolated 😕, I do wish it is actually possible to be happier alone

[@williamdenner3942]

Fk yeah!!!