Work out daily? OK, but how socially fit are you? (2023)

dominotw

i feel more stressed out by all these things you are supposed to do to not die in misery. Nothing is enough. There is always some other thing to do.

throw0101d

The book in question: * https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61273746-the-good-life Excerpt: * https://archive.is/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive... See also discussions on happiness from earlier: * https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48996364 * https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49000600 * https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47441784

hallole

Wow, I could keel over any minute...

johsole

I would describe myself as an introvert, but one thing I absolutely nailed was my marriage. I married someone who fits with me so well. We've been married for almost 14 years, we have 3 kids, and lots of responsibilities, but we still have lots of fun hanging out with each other and we make time to do that. Some of our most fun dates are still just going on walks and having a meal together. I think if you've got a marriage like that, you've won. If you can layer on a few friendships, than you have plenty, and if you can layer on a community like a Church then you have abundance. If you don't know where to start, a Church is a great place to start.

impish9208

My reaction to this is the same as when I first listened to Sam Harris’ conversation with Robert Waldinger (interviewee in the article): I am in danger.