Think this kangaroo is satisfied with his current relationship? Think again. From sydney-australia.biz |
Now don't go thinking that this is a problem with romance. According to Daniel Gilbert's Stumbling on Happiness (a book I reference a lot), people are often dissatisfied with what they have, as long as there are other choices available. This, of course, is also a part of common wisdom. Just remember the phrase, "The grass is always greener on the other side." The point is that unhappiness with choices is a part of the human psyche, not necessarily a problem with the relationship itself. If this is the case, then all these roving Australian men will probably NOT feel happy within a new relationship, unless they feel they have no other choice.
So, anyone feel like sharing? What do you think about romantic relationships and their relation to happiness?
And this is why being grateful for what you have is so important to feel happy about your life!
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