To think happiness is just delusion we’ve learned to manage well?

[PolishedDisillusionJay]

People act like happiness is a destination when it’s clearly a distraction. AIBU to think contentment is just clever denial?

But tell me - what becomes of the broken hearted?

But tell me - what becomes of the broken hearted?

But tell me - what becomes of the broken hearted?

But tell me - what becomes of the broken hearted?

Such a good question somehow it posted 4 times!

I don't know but is she giving the watermelons to Danny because she feels compelled to? Is she a victim of the patriarchy?

Life is a bitch and then we die. 😅
Happiness comes from within, as my husband says and everything is temporary.
At 46, I'm still learning to be "happy".
Difficult if your parents rob you of said emotion, because they are screwed up themselves.
Oh, look, a word salad! 🥗

"They fuck you up, your mum and dad"

Or so Larkin said.

Why is happiness a distraction when its a genuine feeling?

Because it can be both. Happiness is real but sometimes people use it like a filter, focusing on the ‘good feeling’ to avoid looking at the harder parts of life. I’m not saying happiness isn’t valid, just that sometimes it functions as a distraction from things we don’t want to face. That’s more what I meant.

And boiled eggs can be runny or hard.

What are you even talking about? You're either happy or you're not!

This x1000

You do English Lit a disservice.

Are you a disillusioned teenager OP?! That was the last time I was so navel gazing

Give three examples so I can test the reliability of your analysis.