Relationships and Their Affect on Happiness Everyone in this world depends on others for their well-being and survival because human beings are social people. Human relationships are actually the most fundamental aspect of human life. It is a mental bond, or attachment, between people and the strength of the bond depends on faith, love, deep understanding, and devotion between two or more people. Although human relationships can lead to pain and suffering, they are important to happiness; through shared experiences, close relationships with family and friend, and quality of life, people can enhance their happiness. According to “The Danish Way of Life ” by Jamie Gullen, experiencing a different cultural did not change her from who she already
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The Danish use the word “hygge” to describe a way of life that is simple. The Danes enjoy sharing experiences with friends and family. It does not matter what type of shared experience it was as long as it is done together. It could be as simple as having diners that last for hours with good food, wine, and good conversations. Gullen states “it was through this observation that I realized the importance of hygge: it recognizes the humanness of life and the individuality of the person. It is an appreciation of what really matters: friends, family, love, intimacy, and happiness” (par. 4). Most people hold close relationship and their shared experiences and values to be of great importance. It does not matter where they are in the world, these values will stay with them throughout their lives. Similarly, “If We Are So Rich, Why Aren’t We Happy?” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, suggests that additional surrounding are important to high spirits such as having moments to give back, and pursuing various activities (145). She introduces the flow …show more content…
Without these close bonds, people tend to feel like they are less of a person. They need the close relationship between mother, father, and child to make them who they are and to influence the person they will become. They also need the relationship of close friends to help them grow with one another and to give them feedback. If people chose the correct friends, they will always be a part of each other’s lives no matter the distance between them. The most important relationship is the romantic relationship, because the individuals are deeply attached to each other and share a special bond. They share the bond of passion, intimacy, trust, respect and mutual admiration that surpasses all other relationships. Human relationships are a mental bond, or attachment, between people and the strength of this attachment depends upon faith, love, deep understanding and devotion between
The Danish use the word “hygge” to describe a way of life that is simple. The Danes enjoy sharing experiences with friends and family. It does not matter what type of shared experience it was as long as it is done together. It could be as simple as having diners that last for hours with good food, wine, and good conversations. Gullen states “it was through this observation that I realized the importance of hygge: it recognizes the humanness of life and the individuality of the person. It is an appreciation of what really matters: friends, family, love, intimacy, and happiness” (par. 4). Most people hold close relationship and their shared experiences and values to be of great importance. It does not matter where they are in the world, these values will stay with them throughout their lives. Similarly, “If We Are So Rich, Why Aren’t We Happy?” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, suggests that additional surrounding are important to high spirits such as having moments to give back, and pursuing various activities (145). She introduces the flow …show more content…
Without these close bonds, people tend to feel like they are less of a person. They need the close relationship between mother, father, and child to make them who they are and to influence the person they will become. They also need the relationship of close friends to help them grow with one another and to give them feedback. If people chose the correct friends, they will always be a part of each other’s lives no matter the distance between them. The most important relationship is the romantic relationship, because the individuals are deeply attached to each other and share a special bond. They share the bond of passion, intimacy, trust, respect and mutual admiration that surpasses all other relationships. Human relationships are a mental bond, or attachment, between people and the strength of this attachment depends upon faith, love, deep understanding and devotion between