Are people in general less happy then they were 20 years ago?

[Ricky]

For several reason i am less happy than i was 20 years ago. I feel more on edge

i think others are also. The one that is similar between then and now is that despite having my own anxieties i have some friends who are even more neurotic than I and thats not a good thing for me

 

[BaronOfHair]

Alcohol and tobacco consumption rates are down, and everyone is miserable, even though we're living to heretofore unprecedented lengths. You all do the math on this subject

 

[Bible_Belt]

More so 30 years ago, because it was pre 9/11 and the economy was great, and by that I mean great for normal people. Jobs grew on trees. At 23, I had a nice condo, 2 cars, no debt, and 50% disposable income.

20 years ago was the sweet spot for technology. There was Internet, but no social media. There were cellphones, but no I-phones. The only thing I can think of that has gotten better are televisions. Everything else just improves corporate profits with each new advancement.

 

[UK manc]

They complain more, but overall we Live Like Kings!

 

[plumber]

much better now than in the past. most problems solve themself if i just allow it.

others around me complain... but that is the same as always.

over time integrity will give calm, and knowing that being perfect is not possible.

there is always a biggest problem.

our journey ends in the same place... no need to rush.