WHY DO PEOPLE ALWAYS WANT MORE? When you get that feeling of being grateful and its SO POWERFUL, then a couple months later, you dont FEEL it, but you know you are still VERY GRATEFUL, yet, your still not happy and want more, but you do know that you could do far worse, but it dont make you feel anybetter. ?????
why does it go like this? please serious replies, nothing less.
2006-09-29 04:32:00 · 26 answers · asked by london lady 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Because humans are aspirational creatures.
We aspire to be like the people we admire or think we admire. As advertising become more sophisticated our natural tendencies to want what someone else has is being even more influenced.
Its not only about materail things its about relationships health spiritual progress anything.
The fact is we all need to understand that not evrything we see that we want is as perfect as it first appears, the people with the perfect relationship may be all front, people with the flash car may have big borrowings etc.
Only when we get the things do we suddenly realise that it wasnt the thing we craved but the emotion of acheivement that went with it. The answer is to continue to stretch yourself learn a new language ( learn two or three maybe) learn to play the piano or other instrument, take up judo and move through the coured belts.
Anything that will allow you to progress will give you the same feeling once you feel as though you are getting somewhere.
Learn to understand that you have attained some things that others still aspire for and that whilst you are becoming blase others think you ungrateful because they are still on the path to that objective. Catch yourself from sounding ungrateful but at the same time look for the real motives of wanting something.
2006-09-29 04:46:25 · answer #1 · answered by commentator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are grateful for something happening to you it is at that moment that it is so powerful. With time things have a way of fadding and so you can still be grateful a few months later but the excitement of the great fullness is over leaving you with that I want more feeling.
2006-09-29 04:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by missu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea why, but understand what your saying. When I was single I used to think, if only i could meet someone nice to go out with a couple of times a week. then it becomes I want to see him more, and then i want him to stay over all the time. I wish i could feel like i did in the early days. - grateful and happy
2006-09-29 04:38:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human nature. You get used to your life and then start to need and want more. Be it material things, spiritual enhancement, more in-depth relationships, anything at all really. I know what you mean. I am a nurse and I see sad things daily. I always say to myself how lucky I am. Then a few minutes later I will complain about something. It is an uphill battle to stay happy and thankful. Doesn't make you a bad person, it's just human nature.
2006-09-29 04:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by nechannew 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were completely satisfied with nothing you would starve to death. I believe we our instincts and brains are hardwired to want more whatever our level of wealth or satisfaction is.
An unrelated question is 'does money buy us happiness' seemingly imposible to answer, but scientific studies have been made on this. The conclusion was, that money does improve peoples happiness for those who could not meet their basic needs, but for all others it has no effect on happiness.
Everyone wants their life to improve, but how many want their life to stay in a rut or get worse?
The hamster keeps working the wheel.
2006-09-29 04:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by angle_of_deat_69 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Possible the lack of contentment comes from many areas generally I want more when Im a bit bored in life and nothing exciting is going on, also the consumer world is constantly telling you that you need more and trying to make you discontent with what you have -
2006-09-29 04:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by s365dhr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, this is human nature. Its why we flew to the moon and now we're trying to fly further. Its why football, motor racing the olymics and indeed all games have such brillliant players, because we always strive to go one better than the last man, or even our last attempt.
but reading deeper into your question, this isnt just about the grass is always greener is it? It sounds like your with someone whom you feel very grateful to but dont really see yourself with. I might be worng about that, but if so you need to decide if you really love this person. it wont help to realise you made a commitment you couldn't keep in ten years. but dont rush your decision and let them slip away, as they may really be the one and your just getting cold feet.
Try meditation in a quiet and dark area to really get in touch with your feelings.
2006-09-29 04:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a lot of people r never happy with what they have, an always want more, this is just the way of life, but it shouldn't be i no, i keep asking the same thing to myself all the time, but its very hard to answer, when u have all that you want, you feel you need to have more, cause what u have just isn't enough anymore, well this is the way some think, but a lot of people are greedy in life, and don't realize what they have until it is gone, i hope this has helped
2006-09-29 04:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by louise 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ive suffered your kind before, girls that like me for me, and some that love me, end up looking for the next step up, if it be money better looking, better at this or that, does it matter if your happy and if you have ADD and get bored with guys then thats your fault for needing so much change and I hope you have a happy 5 marriages and 8 kids whom you will leave when they turn 6... have fun, keep looking you'll find the perfect guy that keeps you on your toes and always has your attention so you will never have to do anything or think of having a better life
2006-09-29 04:36:03 · answer #9 · answered by J from O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 12:11:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋