An honest questions deserves an honest answer. So as a man, I want to ask you ladies of reddit… what makes you truly happy?
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Losing weight in a healthy way. Nothing beats that feeling.
Cats
Peace and quiet
Reading in bed, under the covers with my heating pad on high and the air conditioning on full blast. Lights off of course
Being a Mum
My babies! 👶+ 🐱
Gymnastics, dancing, family time, friend time, gift giving and gooooood sleep
Being surrounded by supportive and kind people. As someone who puts her career on a high priority these days, it’s a huge relief to come home to a partner and family who celebrate your success and lift you, rather than making you feel like your ambition is a burden or an inconvenience.
Talking with my husband way past when we where supposed to sleep, laughing and joking
Inner peace and contentment, often through the idea of achieving or at least en route to achieving my goals, personal and career wise.
Our country is currently going through a very hot wave, which has caused electricity outages for longer hours than before. Water isn’t always available continuously, and it doesn’t get cold even when kept in the fridge, because of the electricity cuts I mentioned earlier.
So what makes me happy right now is drinking a glass of cold water! I don’t want lukewarm water.
I would definitely feel like I’m in paradise if I drank cold water…
But still, I’m also happy when I drink lukewarm water… because there are those who don’t even have water at all…
In my opinion, happiness is being able to appreciate every blessing Allah has given you, even if it’s just a sip of cold water.
I feel like lots of things make me truly happy.
Like how I remember being on holiday with my twin sister when she was engaged and just having an ice cream on the beach. I knew in that moment this would be the last time it would be just us, and that was okay. We were left alone in this world when we were 6, and she was on the cusp of what her heart had wanted most ever since. Being a part of a family again. Now I always get ice cream on vacation.
But equally, I love spending time with the family she has made since. Getting the kids’ gifts where I know I nailed it and seeing their little faces light up when they unwrap it. It makes my heart glow. It makes me want it to be my turn soon, too.
This is why the idea of finding romance makes me truly happy as well.
Just to give some examples.
My adorable dog. Not much else. Life is truly horrible
Listening to my favorite music
Having food of my choice.
A clean & tidy house.
My mind instantly went to being able to travel, buy nice food and books, spend time with my loved ones.
But really, I am truly happy when I wake up in the morning in my comfy bed, no alarm, I know I don‘t have to go anywhere that day, have no appointments. My partner is sleeping beside me and smells so sleepy and like home. My cat has already noticed I’m awake and is jumping purring on the bed to lie on my chest. And these moments of peace, of pure joy and bliss is what makes me feel so grateful and happy.
Feeling accepted and welcome
Being outside in nature, feeling loved
The surface of the water shimmering when you come up from a dive
When someone makes me lunch or dinner
The damn life I’ve carefully built with my husband from NOTHING. We have built a beautiful life full of love and joy and I look forward to being home more than anything in the world ever. I also try to find the joy in all the little things along the way, because YOLO and it’s wayyy more fun that way. Getting some smile lines as I age, but I suppose they’re trophies to this joyous life I’ve built.
Self acceptance
Clear skin
My girlfriends. My freedom. Time spent with my loved ones. Making art all day while music plays in the background. Food, especially jalapeño poppers. Colors of the sky.
Doing things with friends that I know are true friends. Like actually building the friendship.
Feeling loved unconditionally, hugs, petting a cat, peace
A morning run then a rainy day at home with nowhere to go, sweet treat, and a fabulous book.
29 comments
Losing weight in a healthy way. Nothing beats that feeling.
Cats
Peace and quiet
Reading in bed, under the covers with my heating pad on high and the air conditioning on full blast. Lights off of course
Being a Mum
My babies! 👶+ 🐱
Gymnastics, dancing, family time, friend time, gift giving and gooooood sleep
Being surrounded by supportive and kind people. As someone who puts her career on a high priority these days, it’s a huge relief to come home to a partner and family who celebrate your success and lift you, rather than making you feel like your ambition is a burden or an inconvenience.
Talking with my husband way past when we where supposed to sleep, laughing and joking
Inner peace and contentment, often through the idea of achieving or at least en route to achieving my goals, personal and career wise.
Our country is currently going through a very hot wave, which has caused electricity outages for longer hours than before. Water isn’t always available continuously, and it doesn’t get cold even when kept in the fridge, because of the electricity cuts I mentioned earlier.
So what makes me happy right now is drinking a glass of cold water! I don’t want lukewarm water.
I would definitely feel like I’m in paradise if I drank cold water…
But still, I’m also happy when I drink lukewarm water… because there are those who don’t even have water at all…
In my opinion, happiness is being able to appreciate every blessing Allah has given you, even if it’s just a sip of cold water.
I feel like lots of things make me truly happy.
Like how I remember being on holiday with my twin sister when she was engaged and just having an ice cream on the beach. I knew in that moment this would be the last time it would be just us, and that was okay. We were left alone in this world when we were 6, and she was on the cusp of what her heart had wanted most ever since. Being a part of a family again. Now I always get ice cream on vacation.
But equally, I love spending time with the family she has made since. Getting the kids’ gifts where I know I nailed it and seeing their little faces light up when they unwrap it. It makes my heart glow. It makes me want it to be my turn soon, too.
This is why the idea of finding romance makes me truly happy as well.
Just to give some examples.
My adorable dog. Not much else. Life is truly horrible
Listening to my favorite music
Having food of my choice.
A clean & tidy house.
My mind instantly went to being able to travel, buy nice food and books, spend time with my loved ones.
But really, I am truly happy when I wake up in the morning in my comfy bed, no alarm, I know I don‘t have to go anywhere that day, have no appointments. My partner is sleeping beside me and smells so sleepy and like home. My cat has already noticed I’m awake and is jumping purring on the bed to lie on my chest. And these moments of peace, of pure joy and bliss is what makes me feel so grateful and happy.
Feeling accepted and welcome
Being outside in nature, feeling loved
The surface of the water shimmering when you come up from a dive
When someone makes me lunch or dinner
The damn life I’ve carefully built with my husband from NOTHING. We have built a beautiful life full of love and joy and I look forward to being home more than anything in the world ever. I also try to find the joy in all the little things along the way, because YOLO and it’s wayyy more fun that way. Getting some smile lines as I age, but I suppose they’re trophies to this joyous life I’ve built.
Self acceptance
Clear skin
My girlfriends. My freedom. Time spent with my loved ones. Making art all day while music plays in the background. Food, especially jalapeño poppers. Colors of the sky.
Doing things with friends that I know are true friends. Like actually building the friendship.
Feeling loved unconditionally, hugs, petting a cat, peace
A morning run then a rainy day at home with nowhere to go, sweet treat, and a fabulous book.
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