Happiness is...

[cheerful_deviant]

A warm flannel robe, comfy slippers and a hot cup of coffee of a cold rainy night.

What is it to you?

 

[tolyk]

Every minute I get to spend with my kids.

 

[rikaaim]

Holding both of the women I love in my arms. Not admiting that that can only be a fantasy.

 

[fairysong]

A hug from my best friend.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

Every minute I get to spend with my kids.

Very true.

 

[yui]

A tired, healthy body, a full tummy, a hot shower and relaxing into cool, clean sheets.

 

[TheEarl]

A warm and comfortable bed, with a girl who is mine nestled in my arms with her head on my chest.

Can't think of anything that even compares to that.

The Earl

 

[rikaaim]

Yui!


*not trying to earn brownie points at all...*

 

[cheerful_deviant]

A warm and comfortable bed, with a girl who is mine nestled in my arms with her head on my chest.

Can't think of anything that even compares to that.

The Earl

That's because you don't have kids yet. My daughters bring more joy to my heart than anything else in this world.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

Yui!


*not trying to earn brownie points at all...*

Kissup.

(But I'll second your vote for Yui. )

 

[tolyk]

That's because you don't have kids yet. My daughters bring more joy to my heart than anything else in this world.

I was going to say that myself.. except that I don't get to see my kids very often, so a woman's company ranks right up there with it.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

I was going to say that myself.. except that I don't get to see my kids very often, so a woman's company ranks right up there with it.

I always knew you were a smart man.

I don't know if I could deal with not seeing my daughters. Must be very diffacult.

 

[tolyk]

I always knew you were a smart man.

I don't know if I could deal with not seeing my daughters. Must be very diffacult.

It is.. easier to concentrate on the good times.

 

[dr_mabeuse]

Someone said that contentment is an emotion never experienced but only remembered.

 

[cheerful_deviant]

It is.. easier to concentrate on the good times.

Like I said, smart man.

 

[logophile]

Well, I whole-heartedly agree with the statements about time with the kids. I had a scary ER visit with my 6 year old this weekend that really taxed me!

After that, happiness (for me) is witnessing a mama co-creating a miracle with the universe as she brings her baby forth on her own power. Nothing like it in the whole world...

And for right now, it's hearing that special voice on the other end of the phone saying sweet things and realizing that my life may actually go on and eventually be even better!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

 

[TheEarl]

That's because you don't have kids yet. My daughters bring more joy to my heart than anything else in this world.

So you'd say (and I'm not trying to be contraversial here, just curious) that you love the time you spend with your kids more than the happiest moments with your partner? I know I don't have a balanced viewpoint on it (not having kids of my own yet), but I can't wrap my head around children being clearly more important than a partner whom you love.

The Earl

 

[brightlyiburn]

My blankie, some peanut butter cups, and a funny movie.

 

[minsue]

So you'd say (and I'm not trying to be contraversial here, just curious) that you love the time you spend with your kids more than the happiest moments with your partner? I know I don't have a balanced viewpoint on it (not having kids of my own yet), but I can't wrap my head around children being clearly more important than a partner whom you love.

The Earl

I must assume that it's simply from not having children, Earl. Then again, I don't and I most definitely understand. I may not know what it feels like, but I know how much I love some children in my life, how fiercely I care for them and that I would die for them in an instant, and I can't even imagine what it would be like if the child was my own.

 

[minsue]

Tonight, I would simply settle for being able to sleep with no pain and no ache. If I could also have my love in my arms while I slept, I'd be purely happy.

 

[TheEarl]

I must assume that it's simply from not having children, Earl. Then again, I don't and I most definitely understand. I may not know what it feels like, but I know how much I love some children in my life, how fiercely I care for them and that I would die for them in an instant, and I can't even imagine what it would be like if the child was my own.

But would you not also die for a partner who you loved in an instant?

Realising that I am opening massive opportunities to be slapped down as a 20 y/o who doesn't have kids and therefore shouldn't speak about what he doesn't know (don't do that btw, nothing pisses me off more than to be told I can't express my opinion because of my youthful inexperience. It may be an incorrect opinion, but this is why we learn), but I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.

The Earl

 

[logophile]

So you'd say (and I'm not trying to be contraversial here, just curious) that you love the time you spend with your kids more than the happiest moments with your partner? I know I don't have a balanced viewpoint on it (not having kids of my own yet), but I can't wrap my head around children being clearly more important than a partner whom you love.

The Earl

Yes, it's true.

I know it sounds far fetched. I felt that way before I had kids and I hear it all the time from our clients expecting their first babies. But life is not the same once you've met your child.

It's not necessarily better than the best moments with your partner. But it's completely different. Like comparing apples and semi-trucks.

 

[TheEarl]

Tonight, I would simply settle for being able to sleep with no pain and no ache. If I could also have my love in my arms while I slept, I'd be purely happy.

Would that I had the capability to make it true.

The Earl

 

[lucky-E-leven]

Understanding.

 

[minsue]

But would you not also die for a partner who you loved in an instant?

Realising that I am opening massive opportunities to be slapped down as a 20 y/o who doesn't have kids and therefore shouldn't speak about what he doesn't know (don't do that btw, nothing pisses me off more than to be told I can't express my opinion because of my youthful inexperience. It may be an incorrect opinion, but this is why we learn), but I'm just trying to wrap my head around it.

The Earl

I would, but if the choice was to save my partner or my child I can't imagine not choosing my child. But then again, one never knows until one is in a particular situation. It's all a moot point for me. I've no plans to be a mother and it is increasingly unlikely that I ever will.

(I agree with you about the age issue, Earl. If I came off as sounding condescending before, I apologize profusely. I'm drugged this eve. )