To think this was oversensitive?

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I do feel pretty happy right now. Mainly because I have a great relationship with my DP, we have all bonded more as a family, he has kept his job and it's done better than ever business wise and we have (God willing) all stayed healthy.
Of course we miss all our social events and seeing all our friends and extended family but we do feel happy. I put a post on FB saying yesterday night saying "Feeling very happy." and got a few nasty responses asking how could I be when the economy is in ruins, people are dying and kids education is being wrecked.
Aibu to say that it really is something when people are criticised for trying to make the best of a bad situation?

Happy people should of course be allowed to post! You can't just see only misery and ads ffs. And yes, people are allowed to post on facebook why and when they are happy. It's not all misery olympics like on MN. I have my friends posting all kind of things! From worrying about their hospitality businesses and jobs to being super happy about something no matter how small like "omg my plant flowered". That's what SM is for fgs.

However, people shouldn't attention seek with vague posts😐 That's a different matter and people rightfully pulled OP on it.

My brother in law’s girlfriend posts stuff like this all the time. It irritates the life out of me. Bragging and attention seeking as well as coming across as trying too hard. I think in the current climate it’s very unnecessary and insensitive. Many people are really struggling at the moment. It’s great if you’re happy, I am too, but I wouldn’t dream of plastering it all over social media.

If a friend posted they were happy I would just feel happy for them. Why all the bitterness?

Wow some of the responses on here.

It is probably not really the 'done thing' to put these sorts of updates on facebook anymore, however I don't see why someone would be offended or upset about and I certainly don't understand why someone would feel the need to tell you off.

I am not a huge fan of phrases like 'I am aware of my privilege' or 'check or privilege' when it pertains to emotions, as you could be happy whatever your situation.

Would I have put that status on my facebook page? No
Would it bother me if someone else did? No

Its very nice for you that you are so happy but noone else actually cares.

Personally I feel fine too, we've both kept jobs, our sons are at Uni and enjoying their courses despite not having so much direct contact, I have enjoyed doing more reading/learning/embroidery whilst instead. I don't miss my commute and work productively at home. But I'd never post it on facebook because I think it's really insensitive.