Some People Will Never Be Happy

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My mother-in-law (82 years old) is saying things like "I want to be the "happy" me" again" and "I just need some happiness in my life." The truth is, she's never been happy. I was reading an article about the habits of people who will never truly be happy in life and she fits the bill. They are: 1. Comparing yourself to others Remember that expression "keeping up with the Joneses"" She can't stand it when somebody else gets something new. She has to have it too. She doesn't celebrate other people's victories, she's jealous of them. 2. Blaming everybody else for your problems She has an excuse for everything. It's the pharmacy's fault she ran out of pills. It's always somebody's fault. She never takes ownership or responsibility for her own poor decisions and actions. 3. Not being grateful She doesn't "get" how immensely gracious people have been to her. She thinks she deserves it. 4. Holding grudges and refusing to forgive She's still talking about things her dead husband did 50 years ago. I choose to be happy. Sure, life isn't perfect, but I can still be happy. I just don't get why people want to be miserable their whole lives.