Well certainly if you are "typical" according to the graph in the article, 43 would be smack in the middle of the lowest ratings that people score themselves for life satisfaction, so possibly, yes? ;) The good news is that apparently your satisfaction levels will only go up from here!
I think having a stable group of people (whether 1 or more) to live with, where you all rub along in mostly positive fashion, is more key than whether you're living with a romantic partner. For all its difficulties, I've definitely been happier living with my current flatmate - and happier knowing that it was probably likely to continue for a while - which makes me think that stability is the key point and not the romantic component?
I'm sorry for your health difficulties - I hope things improve...
I recognise myself in that description of 'plagued by anxiety but essentially cheerful' - I notice that, for myself, the anxiety strikes more at times of higher stress levels. I hope that things are happier for you soon... :)
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Date: 2011-05-20 02:43 pm (UTC)I think having a stable group of people (whether 1 or more) to live with, where you all rub along in mostly positive fashion, is more key than whether you're living with a romantic partner. For all its difficulties, I've definitely been happier living with my current flatmate - and happier knowing that it was probably likely to continue for a while - which makes me think that stability is the key point and not the romantic component?
I'm sorry for your health difficulties - I hope things improve...
I recognise myself in that description of 'plagued by anxiety but essentially cheerful' - I notice that, for myself, the anxiety strikes more at times of higher stress levels. I hope that things are happier for you soon... :)