How can I become happy?

hello skalijnp, i ask you a question? Do you really love your girlfriend?? if you really love her and she really love you , fight for it... speak to your parents , how you feel without your girl. if you are old enough, can stand in your own feet, had a stable job.. i guess its time for you to live on your own. Regardless of what culture do you have.. For as long as your decision will make you happy so why not? Dont lose hope my friend, if ever your girl leaves you, its not yet the end of the world..

Your problem is common with other people who fell in love so much but their main conflict is religion,, For people like you who has the same problems, they are still keep asking why things happen to be that way and blocks two persons from loving each other. Again, it is a matter of choice.. maybe if one of you had sacrificed religion, things have not to be this harsh for both of you.. all decisions happening in your life now are probably your own choice, and if you think you are helpless and seems nothing good for you in this world? I guess you are wrong, because I see that every trials you went thru in your life had made you stronger to face the reality, accept and know the next time you fall in love again? you know what to do.. The most important thing is that, you at least able to say sorry for all your mistakes to the woman you love, coming from your heart and conscience..to give you peace of mind too.. and maybe, things happen for a reason,,maybe she is not meant for you at this time.. but.. if she come back unexpectedly in your life again.. Then she is the right one for you..then you are much wiser to choose the best decision you wanted in your life..and that sign will be your guide, religion will never be an issue again, for you to know what to do already.. Do not feel helpless for the most important was, you have been given the privilege to loved and be loved as a person.. That memories will never be taken from you..

..hi skalijnp.. what you've done is really hurting most specially in the part of your girlfriend.. however, you have no choice because of your culture.. but then, have you ever tried talking to your parents explaining them of how you feel?.. because I do believe that love can conquer everything.. should you have tried to settle things with your parents, maybe they would have understand you although they may still say that it would be better if you marry somebody who is the same in caste and religion with your family.. also, maybe you should have talked to your girlfriend if she is willing enough to follow your religion.. you see, if that's real love, you do everything to work it out.. I think your sadness now is caused by your own decision and we cannot do anything about that because in the first place, that was your choice.. you have sacrificed your girlfriend just to follow your tradition or culture.. I wouldn't even say you're wrong because you did what you think is right.. your experience is one disadvantage of having those traditions and culture.. you may just have to accept the fact that you are not meant for each other.. you have to move on.. someday, if God will permit, then maybe you will meet again and continue your love affair.. If not, then maybe somebody has been prepared for you to spend your life with.. cheer up.. life is really like that.. not always easy.. but don't lose hope.. things will turn out fine in due time..

Hi. I have read many articles saying that "happiness is a choice." These articles have said that "happiness is just a matter of having a happy mindset." In your case, maybe it could help if you avoid thinking about the heartaches and pain caused by the moving away of your loved one. Instead, you may start thinking, reading, writing and talking of happy stories and memories.