# On a scale from 1-10, how happy are you with your life? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 22, 2010, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012 "2010-04-22T17:47:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![TheoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e99b99/32.png) [@TheoS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheoS)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/61 "2010-04-27T15:23:35Z")
Stranger we are all \*\*\*\*ed. It’s a matter of what we do about it. ---
**Author:** ![breaking-reality](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a8b319/32.png) [@breaking-reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breaking-reality)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/62 "2010-04-27T16:25:37Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > We just did this, FTR, but for some reason I can’t find the thread. Ditto, but I couldn’t find the thread either. I picked the same number as last time, though… > [@RedFury](#): > > Solid 7, just where I want it to be. > > No roller-coaster rides for me. This. I like to be content with my life, but still have a desire for things to be better, thus constantly having goals I’m working to achieve. I still have days that suck, and in contrast days that are awesome, but overall things are pretty good. As an aside, I don’t think I’ve ever been below a 3, _maybe_ a 2 in high school, and I don’t think I’ve ever been above a 9. ---
**Author:** ![Ostrya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/35a633/32.png) [@Ostrya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ostrya)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/63 "2010-04-27T17:59:16Z")
**RedFury** wrote.. > [@](#): > > No roller-coaster rides for me. Because my day to day _does_ seem like an up-down serpentine wake/party, I can only honestly put down a 5. On one hand I am getting two new Innegra hulled NZ kayaks.. and on the other, just found out I have a hernia and have to have surgery sometime soon (aging suxors). Overall, things are okay. But that still plants me on the middle rung of the ladder. ---
**Author:** ![Ostrya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/35a633/32.png) [@Ostrya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ostrya)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/64 "2010-04-29T16:01:26Z")
Can we get another poster here please, just one more? (I don’t want to be left hanging here with my hernia hanging out.) ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/65 "2010-04-29T16:30:45Z")
1. Job is going well, but it’s temporary. Still struggling to lose the last 10 lbs from college. I’ve reconsidering my plans for the fall and beyond. None of my friends seem to be happy, and they’re all scattered. The economy is hitting young people the worst, and nobody seems to notice or care. Most of my friends are in dead-end relationships with people who aren’t as smart or as attractive as they are. My brother who was planning on going into the SEALS looks to be reconsidering his plans, and his sheer presence and semi often screw ups are a major source of stress on the rest of my family, especially my dad. I’m watching my dad slow down just a bit too quickly for my mom’s liking, but I suspect this won’t continue once my youngest brother graduates and they fully retire and enjoy the life they put on hold to create their own small businesses and have 3 kids. But frankly, I’m a pessimist, and I can’t see myself ever going above an 8.5, even when it’s going really well and should be a 10. ---
**Author:** ![Translucent\_Daydream](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/translucent_daydream/32/16170_2.png) [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/66 "2010-04-29T16:43:15Z")
1. My wages are being garnished at a huge rate for someone else’s debt. I have had my savings garnished as well, and I am in a legal fight to get it all back, but it doesn’t look likely to be completed in about a year, thats after I can get the money to pay up front. I am working with a Congressman to expedite the process, but the political will isn’t there really since the problem was caused by one of his cronies in the first place. The house will be foreclosed in 60 days since my savings were garnished and I can’t suppliment the mortgage anymore. I am scheduled to be layed off at the end of May and I can’t find employment in my field due to the misapplied debt. My credit score went from 790 to 420. I haven’t eaten in four days because I have no money, and I am about to be homeless. ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/67 "2010-04-29T18:15:47Z")
When we did this [a month or so ago](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=12296694) I was an 8 or 9. Despite efforts to remain positive my recent hospital stay knocked me down to a 3 or 4, but I’m back up 5 or 6in’ it. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2010, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/68 "2010-04-30T03:45:00Z")
The wife yesterday attended the funeral of a friend’s husband. He died two weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. You could be next. Or me. Or anyone. Best to try to learn to enjoy your time before it’s too late and you realise you should have. ---
**Author:** ![Tethered\_Kite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a5b964/32.png) [@Tethered\_Kite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tethered_Kite)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012/69 "2010-04-30T04:11:36Z")
I’m a nine! I’ve survived the loss of two grandchildren, my five friends and mentors in my thirties, a son, my parents and in-laws. Have been told several times by physicians I should no longer be living. My health is good and my husband will soon retire. Things are pretty stress-free these days, and as long as I can keep learning and traveling, life is finally the rewarding life I’ve worked for. It’s treat time! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-a-scale-from-1-10-how-happy-are-you-with-your-life/537012.md?page=3)