The 75-Year Study That Found The Secrets To A Fulfilling Life

[akck]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

Interestingly the study only followed males and at Harvard. So it is gender and socio-economically skewed?

Also, (I skimmed though) it seems to cover ALL relationships not just romantic.


But I agree completely.

If you think about the time the study began, female results wouldn't be too different than the males. That is, they likely wanted the same things. Now, a study done in the late 70's, might show something different for females, with the beginnings of the feminist movement at the time.

I agree it applied to all relationships.

[the minx]

Originally Posted by stan4

Actually, the one common denominator they found amongst all truly happy people...

Deep and meaningful relationships/friendships/community

Did they study all truly happy people? And how is "truly happy" defined? How is happy defined?

My point stands.

[Braunwyn]

Originally Posted by the minx

Did they study all truly happy people? And how is "truly happy" defined? How is happy defined?

My point stands.

In this particular study I believe it was being defined as reported as happy - IIRC. I'm not sure I really understand your point. Human beings are social creatures. It's not a surprise that relationships, be it via family, love, community, trump material possessions.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by the minx

Did they study all truly happy people? And how is "truly happy" defined? How is happy defined?

My point stands.

Your point is based on debunking something you just admitted to having no information about.

Your point is worthless.

Just FYI, I am talking about the documentary, Happy.
It is an interesting show and jives with other research I have conducted.